Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Tasmania – East Coast, Australia)
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Surf Break: Clifton Beach
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Surf Break: Clifton Beach
| Name: | Clifton Beach |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: N |
Clifton Beach on the East Coast is a fairly exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. The favoured time of year for waves is autumn. The best wind direction is from the north. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the south. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Be wary of rips - they make surfing here dangerous.
Overall Clifton Beach Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Clifton Beach surf quality by season and Clifton Beach surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Clifton Beach |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Clifton Beach:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cremorne Point | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Hope Beach | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Goats Bluff | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rebounds | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | The Wedge | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Clifton Beach: |
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| Closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 5430 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 5437 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5614 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5672 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 5954 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Clifton Beach: |
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| Closest tide station | Hobart, Tasmania | 12 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Impression Bay, Tasmania | 14 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Parsons Bay, Tasmania | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Pirates Bay, Tasmania | 22 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Spring Bay, Tasmania | 37 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Clifton Beach: |
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| Closest ski area | Mt Mawson (Australia) | 53 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Ben Lomond (Australia) | 104 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Baw Baw (Australia) | 362 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mt St Gwinear (Australia) | 362 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 378 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Clifton Beach: |
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| Closest city location | Sandford (Australia) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lauderdale (Australia) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Rokeby (Australia) | 8 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Howrah (Australia) | 9 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Seven Mile Beach (Australia) | 9 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Clifton Beach is Hobart Airport (HBA) in Australia, which is 17 km (11 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Clifton Beach is Launceston Airport (LST), also in Australia, 163 km (101 miles) away.
