Raffs Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid window of clean, surfable waves coming up at Raffs Beach. The water temp is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises when you get in.

The real standout starts Thursday morning, 9 July. We’re looking at a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a juicy 15-second period pushing in. The combined energy is sitting at 948 (moderate), and with a light 5 km/h offshore wind from the north, it’s going to be glassy. This is a beginner-friendly break, and the waves will be super clean. For the afternoon, it drops slightly to 4ft but the wind swings to a cross-offshore breeze, keeping it tidy. Friday morning, 10 July, is another cracker: clear skies, 5ft SW swell, 15 seconds, and a light offshore wind. The energy is 844 (moderate), and it’s going to be clean again. Friday afternoon holds up well too, with 4ft and a light cross-off breeze.

Saturday morning, 11 July, the swell drops back to 3ft, and even though the wind is offshore, it’s blowing a solid 25 km/h, so it’s going to be a bit of a battle. Not worth the hassle. Saturday afternoon gets worse with the wind gusting to 35 km/h, so give it a miss.

Sunday, 12 July, sees a big jump in size. Morning brings 8ft SW swell, but with a 40 km/h cross-offshore wind, it’s messy and not user-friendly. The energy is 2008 (strong). By the afternoon, it’s 12ft and the wind is howling cross-shore at 30 km/h. That’s expert-only territory, and honestly, it’s looking more like a kite session than a paddle. Monday and Tuesday are similar – big, powerful swell (7ft to 13ft) with strong winds. The combined energy hits 4827 on Tuesday morning and an enormous 11112 on Tuesday afternoon. This is not for the faint-hearted.

Wednesday, 15 July, still has size (8ft) but the wind is onshore, making it choppy and lumpy. Not recommended.

The next clear standout comes Friday morning, 17 July. Swell is 5ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy conditions. The energy is 1263 (strong). This is excellent for experienced surfers and will be a treat. Saturday morning, 18 July, is also a beauty: 6ft SW swell, 15 seconds, and a light offshore wind. Energy is 1553 (strong). Saturday afternoon goes glassy with 5ft – perfect for a sunset session.

Sunday, 19 July, eases to 4ft with a moderate offshore wind, still clean. Monday, 20 July, has 6ft to 6ft but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore, so it’ll be clean but a bit of a blow. After that, the quality drops off with onshore winds and choppy conditions through to the end of the forecast period.

So, the best on offer: Thursday morning, 9 July and Friday morning, 17 July are the true standouts. The 9th is perfect for beginners, and the 17th is a glassy gem for the more experienced crew. Don’t sleep on Saturday morning, 18 July, either.

Rusty out.

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