Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk Raffs Beach in feet and miles per hour. It’s gonna be a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks.

This week starts mint. Friday morning, July 10th, we’ve got clear skies, a light offshore breeze from the north at 6 mph, and a 5-foot SW swell with a 15-second period. Water temp is about par for the season—comfortable. That long period gives you nice, lined-up waves, perfect for the beginner-friendly setup. The combined swell energy is 844—moderate—and the afternoon goes glassy with a light NE breeze. This is the pick of the entire forecast.

Saturday, July 11th, the wind howls from the NNE at 19 mph, still offshore, but the swell drops to 3 feet and the energy fades to 297. It’s rideable but weak. Sunday morning, July 12th, brings a bigger 8-foot SW swell with a strong cross-offshore WNW wind at 25 mph. Energy jumps to 1853—moderate to strong—but that’s getting too big for beginners and the wind chops it up. Sunday afternoon is a washout: 12-foot swell, rain, cross-shore wind, energy at 7091—very strong—but it’s too big and lumpy for this break.

Monday and Tuesday, July 13th and 14th, you’re looking at 7-foot to 15-foot swells, massive energy from 2807 up to 14625, but the wind is onshore or cross, and those sizes are expert-only with messy conditions.

Then we hit a sweet pocket. Wednesday morning, July 15th, through Friday afternoon, July 17th, the swell settles to between 4 feet and 8 feet, all SW with 14–16-second periods. Winds go light offshore or dead calm, energy moderate to strong (up to 1489). Clean, lined-up waves for the competent surfer. The absolute gem is Thursday morning, July 16th: overcast, zero wind, 5-foot SW swell, 14-second period, glassy as a pond, energy at 759.

The weekend of July 18th keeps the offshore wind but drops to 5 feet, then down to 3 feet by Sunday. Energy at 222—weak. Still fun for a small-wave cruise. Then there’s a dead spot from Sunday afternoon, July 19th, through Tuesday afternoon, July 21st—strong onshore wind, small messy swell, rain squalls. A couple of days you’d rather stay ashore.

Wednesday, July 22nd, you get a light breeze and 4-foot swell—clean but small. Thursday, July 23rd, is the standout of the second week: swell builds to 8 feet by afternoon, period of 15 seconds, barely any wind. That’s a proper surf day for experienced folks, energy at 4569 (very strong). But it’s big for this beach—only the skilled should tackle it.

Friday, July 24th, sees 10-foot SSW swell with stiff offshore N winds, but it’s too big again—energy at 5996. Saturday, July 25th, backs off to 5 feet with offshore breezes, energy at 851—back to clean and fun.

Main call: Friday, July 10th, is your best bet, and the stretch from July 15th to 17th is a close second. Crowds can show up here, so get down early.

Rusty

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