Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 12 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with 1,549 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 14th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 13th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


Alright, let’s take a look at Clifton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Sunday is tiny and blown out, not worth a paddle. The first real action starts Monday morning, but it’s messy. The swell comes up to 4ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, packing a lot of energy (972). But the wind is howling at 28 mph from the WNW, making it a cross-off breeze that’s way too strong for clean surfing. That’s more of a kite day. The water is 53°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year. Not a big deal.

The first real standout is Tuesday afternoon (14th). The swell drops to 4ft, still from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the energy is still strong (749). The wind eases to a gentle 9 mph from the WNW, giving clean conditions. The report says "expect very good surf conditions." This is your best bet in the first week. The waves are manageable for intermediate surfers, but with that long period, it’ll be better shaped at a point or reef. The crowds are likely here.

Wednesday and Thursday also look good, with 3ft to 4ft SSW swells and light winds. Thursday morning, in particular, has 4ft waves with a 17-second period and clean conditions.

By Friday, the wind swings offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, giving us clean, peeling waves on the 3ft SSW swell. Saturday morning keeps that offshore wind with 3ft from the south. The swell is dropping, but it’s still surfable and clean.

There’s a lull over Sunday and Monday, with waves dropping to 1ft. Not much doing. Then we get a new pulse of swell on the 22nd of July, Wednesday, with 5ft to 5ft from the south, but the period is a shorter 10 to 11 seconds. The wind is cross-off, but the conditions are only "marginal" due to tide issues. This one is for the experienced crew.

The rest of the second week sees some smaller, cleaner swells, especially on the 25th and 27th of July, with offshore winds and 3ft SSW swells. These are good for a longboard.

Overall, the best surf in the 16-day window is Tuesday afternoon (14th July), when the 4ft SSW groundswell meets light cross-off winds. Also keep an eye on Thursday morning (16th July) for a similar setup. The second week is smaller and more inconsistent, but the 27th of July offers a clean, offshore morning with 3ft waves.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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0.8
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1.3
SSW
16
1.5
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17
1.5
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1.4
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1.2
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0.9
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
33
246
788
1254
1342
1074
731
435
397
336
468
728
487
908
669
429
175
339
166
108
Wind (km/h)
20
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30
WNW
45
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High Tide
4:31PM0.81m
7:29AM0.41m
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
Low Tide
00:27AM-0.04m
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
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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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