Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
0.6° 

Clifton Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,336 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 10th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your wettie and let’s talk about the next couple of weeks down at Clifton Beach. It’s going to be a real mixed bag, with a lot of time spent staring at a pretty flat ocean. We’ve got a run of small, clean days, but for the most part, it’s about making the most of whatever dribbles in. The water is sitting at 52°F which is spot on for this time of year, nothing weird there to worry about.

The window kicks off on Thursday the 6th, but honestly, you might as well leave the board in the car. We’ve got a weak 1ft of swell at 18 seconds but there’s just no energy behind it – we’re looking at a combined energy of only 82, which is rock bottom. It’s just a poor surf day with a southerly breeze chopping it up a touch.

Friday the 7th brightens up a bit. The swell puts on a little size to 2ft, and the period is a long 16 seconds. The morning stays clean with a cross-off breeze, and by the afternoon it goes absolutely glassy with no wind at all. It’s still pretty minimal, but for a small wave log, it might be the most fun you’ll have. The energy is up to 247, which is moderate, so the ocean has a little bit of push.

Saturday the 8th is a similar story. Another 2ft of SSW swell but the period drops a bit. The morning has a gentle offshore wind, keeping things clean. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it's rideable. Then Sunday the 9th, the swell fades right back to a pathetic 0.5ft. The energy collapses to 47 and even though it's glassy on the afternoon, there's just nothing to surf. This is a weekend for other plans.

The middle of next week gets a bit more interesting, though. On Monday the 10th, the swell bumps up to 3ft with the energy jumping to 345. The morning has some light cross-shore wind and a bit of rain, which could be okay, but the afternoon turns ugly. A strong WSW wind kicks in at 25 mph, blowing the swell up into a messy 5ft onshore slop. That afternoon is one to skip; that wave energy is pumping at 1336 but it’s all for nothing with that wind.

After that stormy blip, things settle down again. Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are clean and small. Tuesday has 2ft surf with clean offshore winds, and Wednesday bumps up to 3ft with the energy reaching 625 by the arvo. The morning of Wednesday the 12th looks like the pick of this run – moderate offshore wind and a bit more push. It’s still small, but at least it’s got a bit of form.

Then we get another period of struggle from Thursday the 13th right through to Saturday the 15th. The wind swings onshore and the surf quality drops right off. The swell does build a little, hitting 6ft on Friday the 14th arvo, but it’s a messy cross-onshore chop. With that kind of size and wind, it’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddling one. The energy on that Friday afternoon is a massive 1672, but it’s completely unsurfable.

We get one last glimmer of hope on Sunday the 16th. The morning looks pretty good, actually. The swell is back down to a manageable 2ft, but the winds are light and cross-offshore. The forecast actually says “expect good surf conditions,” and it’s got a combined energy of 270. For this stretch, that’s a standout. If you can get out early, you might find a few clean little peaks.

After that, the final days of the window, from Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st, are back to the grind. It’s all tiny – 1ft – with weak energy readings in the 80s and 90s. The winds are mostly offshore or glassy, so it’ll look pretty, but there just won’t be any real waves to ride. You’d be surfing ankle-biters.

So, honestly, the pick of the whole 16-day stretch is that Sunday the 16th morning. It’s the only time where the conditions and the swell finally line up to give you something clean and rideable. It’s not a big day by any stretch, but it’s clean, and with that SSW swell at 2ft, it’s your best bet. Keep your expectations low and your eyes on the tide charts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon afternoon).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
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18
0.2
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17
0.6
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20
0.7
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18
1.5
SW
17
0.5
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16
0.5
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14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
176
144
207
243
147
135
81
30
30
311
340
1336
142
120
78
192
438
611
547
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
NW
10
NNW
0
NE
5
NW
15
N
10
NE
20
NNE
25
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5
NNE
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W
10
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40
WSW
25
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20
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WSW
20
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High Tide
2:14AM0.44m
1:34PM0.72m
3:37AM0.42m
2:25PM0.76m
4:53AM0.42m
3:18PM0.78m
6:02AM0.41m
4:12PM0.79m
7:04AM0.41m
5:07PM0.78m
7:58AM0.41m
6:00PM0.75m
Low Tide
8:02PM0.13m
6:50AM0.30m
9:07PM0.07m
7:37AM0.33m
10:10PM0.02m
8:25AM0.35m
11:10PM-0.01m
9:16AM0.36m
00:08AM-0.01m
10:09AM0.37m
1:02AM0.00m
11:08AM0.37m
1:51AM0.04m
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5:15
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5:21
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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