Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 11,713 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Clifton Beach. The next few weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some real quality to be had if you pick your moments.
The first solid call is Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We’ve got a clean 2ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a long period of 18 seconds and a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. The water is sitting at 53°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (460), so there’s some nice push behind it. This is a good, clean wave for a beginner-plus. That 18-second period gives it real shape, though it’s not too big, so it’s a lovely little session.
Thursday morning the 10th is a standout for the more experienced crew. The swell jumps to 7ft from the S with a period of 16 seconds, and the wind is light from the NW, keeping it cross-off and clean. The combined energy is strong (2105), so there’s plenty of power. This is excellent surf, but at 7ft, it’s getting into the territory where it’s better left for those who know what they’re doing. The water is still around 53°.
Friday morning the 11th is another beauty. A 5ft S swell with a 17-second period and a clean offshore wind from the NNW, light at 6 mph. The combined energy is strong (1342), and the conditions are clean. It’s a great pick for an experienced surfer, as the size is right on the edge, but the offshore wind will make it stand up nicely.
There’s a bit of a lull from Saturday afternoon through to Monday the 14th, with small, weak swell and ordinary conditions. But then Tuesday the 15th gets messy with a strong onshore breeze, so you can skip that.
The next real highlight comes on Monday the 21st of September. The morning session sees a 5ft SSW swell with a 18-second period, light cross-offshore wind from the NNE, and a good combined energy (1124). The surf is clean and very good. It’s not too big, so it’s accessible for a wider range of surfers, but that long period gives it excellent shape. This is your best bet in the second week, though it’s a bit further out, so keep an eye on it.
Overall, the best windows are Tuesday morning the 8th, Thursday morning the 10th, and Friday morning the 11th. Monday the 21st is a promising longer-range option. Crowds are often at Clifton, so expect company, especially on the cleaner mornings.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | S 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | SW 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 246 | 556 | 803 | 4363 | 4606 | 11713 | 2105 | 4657 | 702 | 1342 | 5655 | 1295 | 916 | 661 | 569 | 312 | 126 | 80 | 45 | 44 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 3:54PM0.72m | 6:19AM0.44m | 4:49PM0.69m | 6:54AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.64m | 7:24AM0.47m | 6:40PM0.58m | 7:52AM0.50m | 7:40PM0.52m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:44AM0.56m | 10:01PM0.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36PM0.05m | 10:18AM0.35m | 00:19AM0.09m | 11:23AM0.34m | 00:58AM0.14m | 12:31PM0.32m | 1:30AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.29m | 1:56AM0.26m | 2:46PM0.26m | 2:15AM0.31m | 3:51PM0.23m | 2:29AM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 18 |
| kJ | 246 | 556 | 803 | — | — | 4684 | 2105 | 1314 | 702 | 1342 | 1887 | 1295 | 916 | 661 | 569 | 312 | 126 | 80 | 45 | 44 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | E 14 |
| kJ | 131 | 4 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | S 19 | S 19 | — |
| kJ | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 6 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | SW 16 | WNW 3 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 72 | 4363 | 4606 | 11713 | — | 4657 | 1 | — | 5655 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 361 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 14 | 56 | 868 | 1610 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 580 |
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