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Clifton Beach surf break

Clifton Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Sunday 18 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
17.1° C
 (Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clifton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 12 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 25th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 25th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)141414131212122320181616151413121212121215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41403717156642196243214142845235602926261447
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
35
ENE
25
NNE
30
NE
40
ENE
20
NNE
10
NE
15
SSE
5
WNW
10
SSE
40
SSW
35
SSW
10
SSW
35
S
0
SW
5
ENE
30
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
10
ENE
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		onglassononcross-
on		cross-
on		onglassglasscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
0.36
7:04AM
0.74
10:00PM
0.37
7:49AM
0.73
10:40PM
0.39
8:36AM
0.71
11:17PM
0.43
9:28AM
0.67
11:52PM
0.47
10:27AM
0.62
12:27AM
0.52
11:36AM
0.56
1:04AM
0.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:25PM
0.09
11:29PM
0.35
3:07PM
0.08
12:28AM
0.36
3:47PM
0.07
1:34AM
0.37
4:26PM
0.08
2:55AM
0.37
5:03PM
0.09
4:22AM
0.36
5:41PM
0.12
5:51AM
0.33
6:20PM
0.16
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:58--5:58--
Sunset-8:46--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:43-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----------23---------
Temp. °C161716181817181916151513141413131716202321
Feels °C (?)111111121112161613151041177111111171920
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Information about the Clifton Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Clifton Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Clifton Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clifton Beach 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 (Clifton Beach) 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 Clifton Beach 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near Clifton Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Hobart which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Arthur which is 30 km (19 miles) away

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