
Surf Forecasts:
Raiven surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 3 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, SSE swell with 516 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Raiven this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Raiven in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 3rd Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Raiven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
213 | 146 | 196 | 201 | 248 | 258 | 419 | 157 | 312 | 383 | 260 | 203 | 237 | 281 | 268 | 262 | 238 | 226 | 215 | 328 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:10AM0.66m | 3:38PM0.77m | 3:42AM0.58m | 3:48PM0.83m | 4:11AM0.49m | 4:01PM0.88m | 4:33AM0.38m | 4:15PM0.91m | 4:20AM0.28m | 4:29PM0.92m | 4:44PM0.91m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:30PM0.33m | 9:11AM0.25m | 10:07PM0.28m | 9:04AM0.29m | 10:45PM0.24m | 8:50AM0.30m | 11:28PM0.22m | 8:33AM0.28m | 00:24AM0.23m | 8:09AM0.23m | 7:43AM0.16m | |||||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | — | S 15 | SE 14 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 18 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 157 | — | 5 | 8 | 203 | 237 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 21 | 13 | 23 | 30 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | S 14 | S 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 9 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 15 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 25 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 11 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 11 | S 16 | E 9 | — | — | S 20 | S 19 | SSE 13 |
5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 29 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
213 | 146 | 196 | 201 | 248 | 258 | 419 | 60 | 312 | 383 | 260 | — | — | 281 | 268 | 262 | 238 | 226 | 215 | 328 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 269 | 1243 | 2142 | 1243 | 2144 | 2144 | 680 | 206 | 2144 | 2145 | 2645 | 976 | 2377 | 2444 | 2444 | 694 | 2384 | 2384 | 1153 |
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Information about the Raiven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Raiven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Raiven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Raiven 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 (Raiven) 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 Raiven 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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