
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,855 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clifton Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Clifton Beach. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a few windows where it’ll be worth paddling out.
The first few days are a bit rough, with a solid pulse of long-period groundswell but messy wind. That 5ft to 5ft swell from the SSW on Monday 13th July is carrying a lot of energy (1351 on the gauge), but the wind is all over the shop – strong cross-off and cross-shore. That’s making for poor surf and a chop, so it’s a good one to sit out. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.
The real standout is shaping up for Thursday 16th July. The morning is looking clean with a light offshore breeze from the NW, picking up a 4ft SSW swell at a very long 16 seconds. The energy is solid (795), and the conditions are glassy. That’s going to be the pick of the trip. The Friday 17th July morning is also a strong option, with a clean 4ft SSW swell and a proper offshore wind (NNW at 12 mph). The wave quality is expected to be very good, with moderate energy (739) and a long period. For a beach break, that long period means the sets will be more defined and there’ll be a bit more time between them, making it easier to get into position.
After that, the swell drops off fast. From Saturday 18th July through the middle of the following week, we’re looking at small, weak waves – dropping from 3ft down to a tiny 1ft. The energy is low (well under 300), and the conditions are mostly clean but not worth the effort. The wind does turn offshore for a bit on Saturday and Sunday, but with only 2ft on offer, it’s really just a splash-around.
There’s a bit of a gap from the 20th to the 24th where the surf is pretty flat or messy. The next real highlight appears on Saturday 25th July. The morning is looking magic – glassy conditions, light wind, and a 2ft groundswell from the SSW with a 16-second period. The energy is moderate (306), and the forecast says good surf. For a clean, small wave session, that’s the one to aim for if you’re patient.
The very end of the month (26th onwards) is a write-off with onshore wind and tiny, messy waves. The energy is in the gutters.
So, overall, the best on offer is the Thursday 16th July morning, followed closely by Friday 17th July morning. The clean, offshore winds and that long-period groundswell will make for some proper, lined-up waves. The Saturday 25th July morning is a good backup if you’re looking for a glassy, small-wave session.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
173 | 998 | 1351 | 1342 | 896 | 740 | 353 | 467 | 549 | 696 | 773 | 468 | 618 | 737 | 452 | 305 | 201 | 157 | 139 | 91 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:29AM0.41m | 5:24PM0.82m | 8:46AM0.41m | 6:17PM0.81m | 9:55AM0.41m | 7:11PM0.78m | 10:50AM0.42m | 8:04PM0.72m | 11:29AM0.44m | 8:56PM0.64m | 11:57AM0.47m | 9:49PM0.56m | 12:18PM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:27AM-0.04m | 10:21AM0.37m | 1:27AM-0.05m | 11:08AM0.39m | 2:25AM-0.04m | 12:01PM0.40m | 3:18AM-0.00m | 1:09PM0.41m | 4:06AM0.05m | 2:33PM0.41m | 4:45AM0.11m | 4:05PM0.40m | 5:14AM0.17m | 5:36PM0.38m | |||||||
— | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | |
mm | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
Feels °C | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 |
173 | 998 | 1351 | 1342 | 896 | 740 | 353 | 467 | 549 | 696 | 773 | 468 | 618 | 737 | 452 | 305 | 201 | 157 | 139 | 91 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 15 | SE 18 | S 16 | S 16 | ESE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 |
26 | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | 22 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 47 | 45 | 29 | 66 | 63 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 18 | — | SE 17 | SE 17 | S 22 | S 20 | S 19 |
104 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 12 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 28 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | N 3 |
19 | 37 | 13 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 2703 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 571 | 570 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
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