Surf Forecasts:
Cliffs surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cliffs this week:
The surf forecast for Cliffs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cliffs in the next 16 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cliffs over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about this forecast. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for your area, and mate, I’ve got to be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch.
The only real spot on the radar is Cliffs, a beach and reef setup. The next 16 days start with a bit of a hiccup. For the first week and a half, from Sunday the 2nd of August right through to Monday the 11th of August, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions. The wind is stuck in a cross-off pattern from the ENE, blowing at 15 to 25 mph, which just isn’t doing us any favours. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 2 ft, and with a combined energy that’s only moderate at best. It’s a real grind.
The only glimmer of hope in this whole 16-day window comes right at the very end. On Monday the 17th of August, things finally start to look up. In the morning, we’re seeing a 3 ft swell from the west, with a long period of 15 seconds (groundswell) and a combined energy of 556 (moderate). The wind drops right back to a gentle 9 mph breeze from the NE, which is a cross-off. It’s still not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve seen.
But the real standout is the Monday afternoon. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the west, still with that lovely 15-second period, and the energy bumps up to 564 (moderate). The wind stays light and gentle from the ENE. It’s the only session in the whole forecast that’s flagged as “expect very good surf conditions.” The water’s sitting at a warm 81°F, which is about average for this time of year. For a wave this size, the long period will make it punchy, and at a beach and reef break like Cliffs, the long period can make it a bit straight, but with that light wind, it’s going to be clean. It’s a late call, so keep an eye on it, but it’s the only one worth paddling out for.
Before that, you’re looking at a solid 15-day gap with nothing really worth your time. The wind is just too strong and the swell is too weak. It’s a frustrating run, but that Monday afternoon session is the one to circle on the calendar. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 13 | E 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 246 | 192 | 125 | 53 | 108 | 56 | 46 | 68 | 57 | 56 | 88 | 54 | 82 | 80 | 102 | 115 | 99 | 148 | 164 | 124 | 150 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:24PM0.52m | 7:47AM0.42m | 6:55PM0.44m | 8:56AM0.47m | 7:27PM0.36m | 10:11AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.29m | 11:24AM0.60m | 9:30PM0.22m | 12:27PM0.67m | 11:32PM0.19m | 1:22PM0.73m | 00:59AM0.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:06PM0.16m | 1:15AM0.04m | 1:14PM0.22m | 1:46AM0.04m | 2:52PM0.27m | 2:23AM0.03m | 5:19PM0.27m | 3:10AM0.03m | 7:39PM0.21m | 4:08AM0.02m | 8:34PM0.16m | 5:14AM0.01m | 9:09PM0.12m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 246 | 192 | 125 | 84 | 108 | 593 | 452 | 379 | 358 | 258 | 158 | 147 | 128 | 43 | 22 | 77 | 73 | 108 | 115 | 102 | 99 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 133 | 67 | 40 | 53 | 50 | 56 | 46 | 51 | 47 | 47 | 88 | 54 | 82 | 80 | 102 | 22 | 38 | 148 | 164 | 124 | 150 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 9 | W 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 13 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 58 | 42 | 41 | 17 | 30 | 68 | 57 | 56 | 38 | 48 | 26 | 41 | 40 | 115 | 99 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 699 | 627 | 560 | 353 | 284 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 57 | 51 | 71 | 181 | 285 | 251 | 348 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 49 | 38 | 6 | 38 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 35 |
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The above surf forecast table for Cliffs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cliffs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cliffs 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 (Cliffs) 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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