Raffs Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.28° S 144.51° E

Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Raffs Beach sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.2° 

Raffs Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Raffs Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,220 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Raffs Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raffs Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a proper look at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Right now, the swell is already showing up, and we’ve got a solid run of good surf coming our way, especially at the start. The water’s sitting at 55°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The window kicks off Saturday, August 1, with clean, offshore winds from the NNE at 9 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy is a moderate 821. It’s not massive, but it’s a nice, easy wave for a beginner, and the conditions are glassy. This is a standout for the first few days.

Sunday, August 2, keeps the good times rolling. The wind is still offshore from the N, now 16 mph, and the swell pushes up to 6 ft with a 16-second period. The energy jumps to 1537, so you’re getting a proper groundswell here. The waves are clean and lined up, but at 6 ft, it’s starting to get a bit too much for total beginners. The morning is the pick.

By Monday, August 3, the wind swings cross-offshore from the WNW, and the swell drops back to 4 ft. The energy is still decent at 1295, but the wind is a bit stronger at 22 mph, so the surface won’t be as smooth. Not a write-off, but not the best of the run.

Tuesday, August 4, things get messy. The wind goes cross-shore and then cross-onshore, the swell bumps up to 6 ft, but with rain showers and a moderate breeze, it’s choppy and not worth paddling out. Wednesday and Thursday look similar, with small, weak swell and onshore winds.

Friday, August 7, is a redemption day. The wind goes light and clean, cross-offshore from the NNW at just 3 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the SW with a 16-second period. The energy is back up to 1081, and the conditions are clean. This is a beauty for an experienced surfer. The afternoon is even better, with 5 ft swell and a light breeze from the ENE. That’s a real standout.

Saturday, August 8, the offshore winds return from the NNE at 16 mph. The swell is 4 ft, but the wind is moderate, so it’s clean but not as glassy. Still a decent session.

From Sunday, August 9, through to the middle of the week, the wind gets strong. It’s offshore, but at 22 to 25 mph, it’s hard to paddle into, and the swell drops off. Then Monday, August 10, the wind turns onshore and strong, killing the waves completely.

Now, Tuesday, August 11, is a different story. The swell jumps to 7 ft from the WSW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is a whopping 2073. The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s clean, but at 7 ft, it’s expert territory. The afternoon sees the swell hit 10 ft with an energy of 6060, and the wind is glassy. That’s a huge, powerful groundswell, but it’s too big for this break. Only for the very best.

Wednesday, August 12, the swell is still big at 7 ft, with a 14-second period and energy of 3206. The wind is light cross-offshore from the WNW, so it’s clean and lined up. This is a standout for experts.

After that, from Thursday, August 13, through to Saturday, August 15, the wind is onshore and strong, with rain, and the swell is dropping. It’s messy and not worth it.

The final entry is Sunday, August 16, with a light, glassy wind from the E. The swell is 4 ft from the SW, with a 16-second period, and the energy is 705. It’s a clean, easy wave to finish the run.

So, the best on offer is Saturday, August 1, and Friday, August 7, for the overall quality, and Tuesday, August 11, and Wednesday, August 12, for the big, powerful groundswell. The first week is the real winner here.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:56PM1.42m
1:38AM1.25m
2:29PM1.44m
2:26AM1.31m
2:59PM1.45m
3:11AM1.36m
3:27PM1.45m
3:56AM1.40m
3:56PM1.46m
4:42AM1.41m
4:27PM1.45m
5:30AM1.40m
5:00PM1.44m
Low Tide
8:05PM0.56m
7:57AM0.29m
8:39PM0.48m
8:38AM0.32m
9:12PM0.40m
9:17AM0.38m
9:45PM0.33m
9:54AM0.45m
10:21PM0.27m
10:32AM0.54m
10:59PM0.23m
11:12AM0.63m
11:43PM0.21m
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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).

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