
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,393 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got one spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks – Clifton Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down day by day.
Right now, and for the next few days, it’s a bit of a slow start. The swell is tiny, we’re talking knee-high at best, with a weak combined swell energy (88). The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year – so it’s a touch chilly but nothing crazy. The wind is offshore from the north, which keeps the surface clean, but with barely any wave to ride, it’s not doing us any favours. Expect a quiet, flat spell through Saturday and Sunday.
By Monday the 13th, the swell starts to build, but it comes with a strong cross-shore wind that’s going to chop things up. The combined energy jumps to 786, but the conditions are poor. Tuesday the 14th is a little better, with lighter winds and a moderate cross-shore, but the swell is still a bit messy and the quality is marginal. Honestly, nothing to get excited about here.
The first real standout comes on Thursday the 16th. We’ve got a clean 3 ft SSW swell with a nice 15-second period, giving it some real groundswell punch. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be glassy. The combined energy is moderate (329), and it’s a solid morning session for someone who’s not looking for big waves. Just keep in mind, Clifton Beach can get crowded, so you might have some company.
Friday the 17th morning is also a good one – same swell, similar size, but with very light wind. It’s clean and fun. But by the afternoon, the wind swings onshore from the southeast and it goes to crap.
Now, the big one: Wednesday the 22nd. This is the standout of the whole window. We’re looking at a 7 ft SSW swell with a moderate 11-second period, but the combined energy is massive (1512). That’s some serious juice. The wind is offshore from the north-northwest, keeping it clean and lined up. This is powerful, punchy surf – not for beginners. If you’re experienced, this is your day. The offshore wind will make it glassy, and the waves will have some real push.
Thursday the 23rd is also worth a look, with a 4 ft SSW swell and a very long 16-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is solid (866) and the wind is offshore again. It’s a bit more manageable than Wednesday, but still a good session for confident surfers.
After that, the swell backs off a bit, and the conditions get a little mixed. The last decent day looks like Saturday the 25th, with a clean 4 ft SSW swell and light offshore wind. It’s a nice, cruisy session to wrap things up.
So, in short: the first week is mostly flat or messy. The best days are Thursday the 16th for a clean, fun session, and Wednesday the 22nd for the big, powerful stuff. Get out there if you can.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Sun morning, strong winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
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88 | 61 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 120 | 519 | 1223 | 1178 | 946 | 731 | 353 | 419 | 317 | 339 | 242 | 236 | 596 | 561 | 353 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:41PM0.79m | 6:07AM0.42m | 4:31PM0.81m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM-0.00m | 9:37AM0.35m | 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 | |||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | |
— | 4:51 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
88 | 61 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 120 | 519 | 1223 | 1178 | 946 | 731 | 353 | 419 | 317 | 339 | 242 | 236 | 596 | 561 | 353 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 12 | E 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SW 7 | S 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | E 14 | E 14 | SE 18 |
1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 27 | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 73 | 69 | 37 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 7 | E 10 | — | SW 15 | S 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | S 20 | — | — | — | E 13 |
3 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | 79 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 30 | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NW 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | SSW 8 | NNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | NNW 2 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | SW 5 | — |
6 | 8 | 32 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 35 | 34 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 95 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 15 | 496 | 6 | 1043 | 576 | 729 | 1077 | 576 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 4 |
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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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