Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.6° 

Clifton Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 16 days are 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up, crew. Rusty here, giving you the lowdown on the next couple of weeks.

It's a slow start, no doubt about it. We've got a long stretch of small, nothing-special surf before the good stuff finally shows up towards the end of the first week. So don't get your hopes up for the first few days.

The water temp is about what you'd expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The main spot is Clifton Beach. It's a fairly consistent break that's pretty exposed, and it's a beginner-plus kind of wave, so it's not going to be too gnarly.

The first few days are a total write-off. Monday and Tuesday the 3rd and 4th have tiny surf, with the combined energy barely breaking 100. The morning of the 4th gets a little clean, but the swell is only 1 foot from the SSW. It's just not enough to ride.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are even worse. The swell is tiny, and the winds are a mess. We get a few clean windows, but the wave size is just too small to bother with.

Finally, on Friday the 7th, we get a glimmer. The morning has a clean, offshore breeze, with a 2 foot swell from the South. The period is a long 19 seconds, which is a proper groundswell, and the energy is moderate. It's a good sign, but it's just a fleeting moment.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are a bit of a mixed bag. The wind stays offshore, but the swell is inconsistent. The morning of the 10th is a genuine standout. We get a solid 3 foot groundswell from the SSW with a long 18-second period. The wind is a gentle offshore, making it clean. The energy is moderate. This is the best we've seen so far.

Then, on Tuesday the 11th, the afternoon is where it's at. The swell picks up to 3 feet from the SSW, the period is a long 18 seconds, and the energy is strong. The wind is a clean cross-offshore. This is a very good session.

Wednesday the 12th holds a bit of size, but the wind is a bit stronger. The morning has 4 foot swell but a strong cross-offshore wind. The afternoon is a bit smaller.

The 13th of August is a mess. A big 7 foot SW swell hits, but it's accompanied by a fresh cross-onshore wind, making it choppy and lumpy. The energy is massive, but the conditions are poor. This is more of a day for the kites.

The 15th and 16th of August look promising if you can handle some size. A 5 to 7 foot SSW groundswell is on the cards, but the wind is a bit questionable. The energy is strong, but the conditions are marginal. The best bet might be the 15th morning with a gentle cross-offshore breeze.

The 17th of August sees the swell come back down to a more manageable 4 feet from the South, and the wind is a clean offshore. This is a return to good, clean conditions.

So, the standout is the afternoon of the 11th of August and the morning of the 10th. If you can only get out once, make it the 11th for the best combination of size, period, and clean conditions.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
12
0.6
SE
8
0.3
S
20
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
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19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
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16
0.2
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18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.5
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
228
113
69
59
29
40
71
125
68
16
25
32
182
184
205
176
208
201
61
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
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15
N
5
WNW
5
NW
10
S
10
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20
S
10
WNW
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20
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10
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20
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15
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25
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High Tide
10:44AM0.52m
10:07PM0.54m
11:21AM0.57m
11:24PM0.49m
12:01PM0.63m
00:48AM0.46m
12:46PM0.68m
2:14AM0.44m
1:34PM0.72m
3:37AM0.42m
2:25PM0.76m
Low Tide
4:05AM0.16m
4:19PM0.31m
4:42AM0.19m
5:39PM0.26m
5:21AM0.23m
6:53PM0.20m
6:04AM0.27m
8:02PM0.13m
6:50AM0.30m
9:07PM0.07m
7:37AM0.33m
10:10PM0.02m
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Feels °C
5
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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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