Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 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: Saturday 8 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 318 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Clifton Beach stretch over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the water temp is sitting at 53°F with a slight anomaly of -1°F, so it's pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year. A little chilly, but nothing shocking.

We start off with a bit of a flat patch. The first proper look comes in on Sunday afternoon, the 2nd of August. Clifton Beach is seeing a 3ft SSW groundswell with a very long 16-second period, generating moderate energy (454). The wind is a light 6 mph cross-off from the ENE, keeping things clean. This is a good, honest little wave for a beginner-plus spot. It's a fairly consistent break, so there's plenty of fun to be had.

Monday the 3rd is a write-off, with tiny surf and messy conditions. The following few days are pretty ordinary too, with only small, weak swells on offer. There's a gap of a few days here where the surf just isn't worth the paddle.

We get a bit of a pulse on Friday the 7th of August. The morning sees a 2ft S swell with a long 19-second period, light offshore NNW wind, and clean conditions. The afternoon builds slightly to a 2ft SSW swell with the same 19-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (291 and 326), and it's clean. A solid day for the longboard or a small craft.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, arrives on Friday the 14th of August. This is the pick of the entire forecast. In the afternoon, Clifton Beach gets a 8ft S groundswell with a massive 20-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 4505. A clean 9 mph cross-off from the ENE keeps it all lined up. This is a powerful, long-period groundswell that will wrap in nicely. The size is pushing into expert territory, so this is for the experienced crew only. The long period will mean long lulls between sets, but the waves in those sets will be well worth the wait.

Saturday the 15th of August is huge, but it's a miss for us. The swell is predicted to be 10ft from the SSW, which is just too big for this break. It'll be a washing machine, so unless you're a madman, give it a skip.

The final week sees a return to smaller surf, but there's a nice note to finish on. Monday the 17th of August afternoon brings a 4ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, a clean offshore NNE wind at 12 mph, and moderate energy (893). The conditions are described as very good. A great way to wrap up the run.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a slow burn with a few clean, small days, but the absolute standout is the 14th of August. That's the one to circle on the calendar. For the rest, keep your expectations realistic and your wetsuit zipped.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SE
8
0.3
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20
0.4
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
19
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
S
19
0.6
SSW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
228
113
69
59
49
50
71
125
68
16
25
34
182
184
280
174
280
318
128
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NNE
20
N
5
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
SSE
5
WNW
5
NW
25
S
10
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SW
10
NNW
15
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15
NNW
20
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30
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35
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High Tide
9:01PM0.59m
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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Temp °C
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11
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9
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Feels °C
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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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