Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C
0.9° 

Clifton Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,253 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s 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 (Jul 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 15th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been watching Clifton Beach like a hawk. Let’s run through what’s coming up over the next couple of weeks, in feet and Fahrenheit for you.

The water temp is about 53°, which is a touch under 2° cooler than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, but a bit cooler than average, so layer up.

First few days are a real struggle. Monday the 13th has a 5ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, combined energy of 1055 (moderate), but the wind is a strong WNW cross-off at 25 mph, and it’s just poor. The afternoon is bigger at 6ft, 17 seconds, but same cross-off wind and rain. Tuesday the 14th and Wednesday the 15th drop to 4-4ft with cross or cross-on winds – messy and marginal. Don’t bother.

Thursday the 16th is a little window of hope. The morning goes glassy – dead calm – with a 4ft SSW swell, 16 seconds, and 612 combined energy. Small but clean. The afternoon stays glassy with 3ft. Not a standout, but a quiet session for the patient.

Now, Friday the 17th is the first real standout. Morning brings a 4ft SSW swell with an 18-second period, combined energy of 1211 (strong), and a light NNW offshore breeze at 9 mph. The report says “very good surf conditions,” and I agree. The afternoon stays clean with 4ft. That’s your pick for the first week. Clean, long-period groundswell, offshore wind. Crowds are often, so expect a few in the water.

Saturday the 18th is still clean with glassy or offshore conditions, but the swell drops to 2ft. It’s surfable, but you’ll be on a longboard. Sunday the 19th is smaller again, 2-2ft, with periods down to 11-12 seconds. Ordinary.

The next week, from Monday the 20th to Thursday the 24th, is a real dead zone. Swell sits at 1.0ft for days, combined energy under 100 (weak). The wind is offshore sometimes, but there’s no push. That’s a solid five-day gap of nothing.

Then, on Friday the 24th of July, we get a late pulse. The morning shows a 5ft SSW swell, 18-second period, combined energy of 1150 (strong), with a light WSW cross-off at 3 mph. The report says marginal, but the ingredients are there. It’s a promising long-range call, but keep an eye on tide.

Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a mixed bag. Saturday morning is clean with 3ft and offshore winds – a nice little session. But Sunday the 26th morning is the other standout: 5ft SSW swell, 16-second period, combined energy of 1048 (moderate), and a moderate offshore NNE breeze at 12 mph. The report says “very good surf conditions.” That’s the biggest size of the outlook, and with offshore flow, it’ll be clean and solid. Beginners might find 5ft a bit much, and crowds are likely.

After that, it fades. Monday the 27th has a fresh cross-off wind that kills it, and Tuesday the 28th is small and clean but nothing special.

Best bets: Friday morning the 17th and Sunday morning the 26th. Clean offshore, solid groundswell. The 17th is closer and more reliable, the 26th is bigger but further out. Avoid the middle gaps.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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Height (m)
Direction
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1.4
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
17
1.5
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
2.5
SW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.3
SSW
18
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Energy kJ
1055
1516
1342
896
789
284
553
687
2747
612
468
414
1195
686
392
161
181
199
139
89
60
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
20
W
35
W
20
WNW
25
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
NNW
0
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
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cross
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glassy
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High Tide
5:24PM0.82m
8:46AM0.41m
6:17PM0.81m
9:55AM0.41m
7:11PM0.78m
10:50AM0.42m
8:04PM0.72m
11:29AM0.44m
8:56PM0.64m
11:57AM0.47m
9:49PM0.56m
12:18PM0.50m
10:45PM0.48m
Low Tide
10:21AM0.37m
1:27AM-0.05m
11:08AM0.39m
2:25AM-0.04m
12:01PM0.40m
3:18AM-0.00m
1:09PM0.41m
4:06AM0.05m
2:33PM0.41m
4:45AM0.11m
4:05PM0.40m
5:14AM0.17m
5:36PM0.38m
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7:33
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Temp °C
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13
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7
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8
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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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