Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
11.5°C
0.2° 

Clifton Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 7,528 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 29th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 30th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk Clifton Beach in feet and Fahrenheit.

Right off the bat, the first few days are mostly a waste of time. Tiny swell and messy wind.

Tuesday morning, 25 August – a small 3ft swell from the SSW, 12-second period, combined energy is weak. It’s glassy but so small you’re barely bobbing. Afternoon goes cross-shore and poor.

Wednesday 26 August – blown out. Strong WSW winds near 31 mph, swell up to 5ft but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy. Skip it.

Thursday 27 August – morning is offshore and clean, but only 2ft from the south with an 11-second period. Glassy again in the afternoon, still only 2ft. Not enough to ride.

Friday 28 August – cross-onshore wind, swell down to 2ft, but the period is a long 18 seconds. The wind kills it.

Saturday 29 August – morning clean, 2ft swell, weak energy. Afternoon swell picks up to 4ft but it’s cross-shore and choppy.

Now, Sunday morning, 30 August – this is the big one. Swell at 13ft from the SW, very long 16-second period, massive energy. Winds are light cross-off from the NNW, so it’s clean. This is too big for beginners – over 8ft, so only for experts. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 53°F.

Sunday afternoon the swell drops to a still-solid 6ft, clean but a bit marginal for the break.

Monday 31 August – swell backing off, 4ft in the morning, clean, but not great.

Tuesday 01 September – poor, onshore winds.

Wednesday morning, 02 September – second standout. Swell at 6ft from the SW, 13-second period, gentle offshore from the north, clean. Strong energy. Best for experienced surfers.

Thursday 03 September – clean, 3ft swell, 17-second period. Small but tidy.

Friday 04 September – similar, 3ft, 17 seconds, clean.

Saturday morning, 05 September – moderate offshore, 4ft swell, good.

Saturday afternoon – glassy calm, 6ft SSW swell, 16-second period, excellent for experienced surfers.

Sunday morning, 06 September – another expert-level standout. Swell at 8ft from the SSW, 16-second period, gentle offshore, combined energy massive. Clean and powerful.

Sunday afternoon – onshore wind, messy.

Monday 07 September and Tuesday 08 September – small, clean, weak.

Wednesday 09 September – blown out again with strong southerly winds.

So, the two real standouts are Sunday morning 30 August (huge, for experts only) and Wednesday morning 02 September (solid and clean). Expect crowds on the good days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, near gales from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
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0
1
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0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
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3
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3
3
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1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
S
8
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SW
11
1.3
SSW
13
2.1
S
17
4
SW
16
1.8
S
17
1.4
SSW
17
1.2
S
16
1
S
16
0.9
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
152
115
432
245
110
88
53
103
186
172
144
123
624
2461
7528
1843
1175
762
509
353
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
E
10
WNW
50
WSW
30
WSW
10
NW
15
NNW
5
WNW
25
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
WSW
10
W
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
W
25
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:52PM0.69m
6:04AM0.39m
4:39PM0.69m
6:42AM0.41m
5:26PM0.68m
7:18AM0.43m
6:16PM0.65m
7:54AM0.47m
7:10PM0.61m
8:29AM0.51m
8:11PM0.57m
9:07AM0.55m
9:22PM0.52m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.12m
9:41AM0.34m
00:18AM0.12m
10:41AM0.33m
00:55AM0.12m
11:45AM0.32m
1:32AM0.14m
12:53PM0.31m
2:07AM0.17m
2:05PM0.28m
2:43AM0.21m
3:19PM0.25m
3:21AM0.25m
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6:48
6:47
6:46
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:39
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5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
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Temp °C
11
11
11
10
10
10
13
16
11
13
12
10
14
14
12
15
14
12
17
19
14
Feels °C
10
9
9
2
4
7
9
13
7
6
6
7
8
9
8
13
10
9
13
16
9
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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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