
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 6,246 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days. Gotta be straight with you—it starts off a bit rough.
Saturday, July 4th, we’ve got some serious swell, 7ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 1949. But the wind is honkin’ from the WSW at 25 mph, cross-on and messy. Saturday afternoon it gets even bigger, 8ft with a 16-second period, energy jumps to 3577, but again, the wind is too strong. This is too big for beginners, and only for experts if it was clean, which it ain’t. This setup looks more like a kite day.
Sunday morning, July 5th, the swell drops to 7ft from the S with a 17-second period, but the wind is light and cross. The real standout, the best of the whole forecast, is Sunday afternoon. The swell is still a solid 6ft from the S, 16-second period, and the wind goes glassy, calm from the SW. The water is 53°F, which is about 2°F below the long-term average—so it’s pretty normal for this time of year, but bring a thick suit. The conditions are clean, and with that long period groundswell, the waves will have shape. This is for experts only due to the size, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see.
Monday morning, July 6th, the swell drops to 3ft, and the wind turns offshore from the NNW at 6 mph. It’s clean, but weak. Monday afternoon goes glassy again with 3ft, but it’s small. The next few days, Tuesday through Thursday, have small, clean surf with light winds, but the swell is under 4ft. The energy is moderate, nothing special.
Then we hit a flat spell. From Friday, July 10th, through Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops to tiny 0.7ft to 2ft waves. The wind is offshore, but the energy is in the double digits, under 100. That’s about 3 days of poor surf.
Monday, July 13th, the swell starts to rebuild. Monday afternoon is the second standout. The swell hits 5ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is 1505. The wind is light and cross-off from the NW. It’s a clean, powerful groundswell for experienced surfers. A real pulse after the flat spell.
After that, Tuesday, July 14th, the swell is 5ft but the wind turns cross and picks up, making it choppy. The rest of the week into the 16th and 17th is small again, with 2ft to 3ft swells, light winds, and clean conditions, but the energy is low. Surfable, but ordinary.
For the second week, from July 13th onward, it’s small and inconsistent. The only real hope is that Monday afternoon pulse. After that, it’s a slow fade to tiny, offshore-affected waves that are clean but tiny. Crowds at Clifton Beach are often, so don’t expect to be alone.
So, the best of the lot: Sunday afternoon, July 5th, for the glassy 6ft S swell, and Monday afternoon, July 13th, for the 5ft SSW groundswell. Both are for experienced surfers. Other than that, it’s a quiet stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1949 | 3577 | 6246 | 2798 | 1652 | 928 | 407 | 320 | 198 | 499 | 266 | 142 | 794 | 647 | 269 | 191 | 361 | 350 | 131 | 54 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 11:21AM0.43m | 9:03PM0.65m | 11:47AM0.47m | 10:00PM0.61m | 12:17PM0.52m | 11:07PM0.56m | 12:51PM0.58m | 00:24AM0.51m | 1:28PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.70m | 3:16AM0.44m | 2:53PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:29PM0.40m | 4:46AM0.10m | 4:02PM0.39m | 5:22AM0.11m | 5:30PM0.35m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:52PM0.29m | 6:41AM0.17m | 8:07PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.27m | 10:21PM0.06m | ||||||||
7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | |
— | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
Feels °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | SSW 16 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 7 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | S 19 | SSW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 |
15 | — | 6246 | 2798 | 1652 | 928 | 407 | 320 | 198 | 499 | 266 | 86 | 794 | 647 | 269 | 86 | 361 | 350 | 118 | 77 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | E 10 | SSW 19 | E 11 | E 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 118 | 2 | 2 | 142 | 75 | 63 | 75 | 191 | 54 | 28 | 131 | 35 | 44 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | S 21 | E 11 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | E 11 | SSW 14 | ESE 12 | — | SSW 17 | SSW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 140 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 21 | 44 | — | 54 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
1949 | 3577 | 4402 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 580 | 681 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 452 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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