
Surf Forecasts:
Raffs Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raffs Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 3rd Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Raffs Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the first few days are a write-off for paddling. There's a massive slug of swell hitting from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th of July – we're talking 10 ft to 12 ft of straight-up WSW and SW swell, with combined wave energy readings of 6719 and 5363 – that's powerful, heavy water. And the wind is all over the shop, mostly cross or cross-onshore. Trust me, that's not a beginner's game; that's full-on, expert-only territory, and even then it's messy.
We've got a gap there where the conditions are just too big and junky. Things finally start to ease down on Monday the 6th of July. The morning sees the swell drop to a still-chunky 5 ft from the SW, but here's the beauty – the wind swings light and offshore from the north. That's the major positive for this spot, as the break is exposed to a SSW optimum. The combined energy is still a punchy 1144, but the clean conditions make it a genuine standout for the experienced crew. The afternoon drops to 5 ft with a light cross-shore, but the morning is the pick of the day.
Tuesday the 7th of July is looking lovely. We've got a glassy morning with a small 3 ft SW groundswell (16-second period), and then Tuesday afternoon the wind goes absolutely glassy, with a 4 ft SW swell. That's clean, fun, and forgiving – perfect for the beginners this break is known for, though the long period may make it a bit straight at a beach setup.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 8th gets onshore and choppy, so not great. From Thursday the 9th through to Sunday the 12th of July, we see a sweet run of small, clean, or offshore conditions with swell around 4 ft to 5 ft from the SW. This is the solid, consistent run of small but clean waves, and the morning sessions look the goods. Crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might see a few other locals out, but it won't be a zoo.
Monday the 13th of July sees a jump back up to 6 ft with a strong 16-second period, and a moderate offshore north wind. The afternoon cleans up with a 5 ft SW swell and a solid offshore breeze. That's another one for the experienced surfers – it’s clean but has some push.
Then we hit another wall. Tuesday the 14th of July brings 13 ft to 15 ft of SSW swell, with combined energy readings through the roof at 7147. That is just too much for Raffs. Wednesday the 15th through Friday the 17th of July is a real stinker – strong onshore winds and lumpy, choppy seas. The combined energy is still up there, but it’s a mess.
By Saturday the 18th of July, the swell fades right back to a tiny 2 ft, but it's still cross-onshore and poor. So, the true standouts in this outlook are Monday morning the 6th of July for the experienced crew, and the run from Tuesday the 7th through to Sunday the 12th for those smaller, clean, and glassy windows. Long range? The last week is looking rough, but it's early days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6719 | 6265 | 5711 | 2733 | 1972 | 3316 | 4941 | 3592 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 318 | 719 | 799 | 1285 | 2327 | 1707 | 894 | 825 | 820 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.53m | 1:50AM1.24m | 2:59PM1.52m | 2:37AM1.26m | 3:31PM1.51m | 3:23AM1.29m | 4:01PM1.49m | 4:09AM1.31m | 4:31PM1.47m | 4:58AM1.33m | 5:01PM1.45m | 5:51AM1.34m | 5:34PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.66m | 8:13AM0.27m | 9:10PM0.60m | 8:53AM0.30m | 9:44PM0.54m | 9:33AM0.36m | 10:17PM0.49m | 10:11AM0.44m | 10:52PM0.43m | 10:52AM0.53m | 11:30PM0.38m | 11:35AM0.63m | 00:13AM0.33m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
— | — | 3009 | 2154 | 101 | 3316 | 4941 | 3592 | 2066 | 1079 | 721 | 444 | 277 | 719 | 799 | 1285 | 2327 | 1707 | 894 | 825 | 820 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SW 16 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SW 14 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | 605 | 422 | 234 | 395 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 318 | 21 | 26 | 407 | 34 | 73 | 33 | 5 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | S 19 | — | SSW 16 | SE 4 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 34 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 112 | — | 90 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | SW 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
6719 | 6265 | 5711 | 2733 | 1972 | — | — | 31 | 88 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 25 | 33 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 715 | 16 | 16 | 499 | 60 | 60 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 186 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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Information about the Raffs Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raffs Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Raffs Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raffs Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Raffs Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Raffs Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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