Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,829 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 16s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next few weeks at Clifton Beach.
The opening is a bit of a head-scratcher. We’ve got a massive groundswell on Friday the 24th, but it’s just too much for the spot. That early read is a high-energy pulse (6420) from the SW with a 15-second period, hitting 12ft, and that’s just too big for this break. We’ll have to wait a bit for the ocean to settle down.
The first real chance to get wet comes Saturday morning, the 25th. The swell has dropped to a much friendlier 4ft from the S, with a 12-second period, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. It’s a clean, small window to start the weekend.
Saturday afternoon stays small at 3ft, and the wind turns light from the NNW. It’s not a world-beater, but for a lazy afternoon session, it’s a solid option. Sunday the 26th is pretty flat and ordinary, with weak energy (116-178) and cross-shore winds, so I’d give it a miss.
Now, looking ahead, the real standout is Monday morning, the 3rd of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’re looking at a clean 5ft S swell with a long 16-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the NW. The energy is strong (1197), and it’s going to be glassy. The long period will make the waves a bit more powerful and the paddling easier between sets. It’s a beautiful setup for a solid session.
The only other noteworthy bump is Saturday afternoon, the 1st of August. An interesting 4ft swell from the SSW with a very long 21-second period is showing, but it’s a bit of a wildcard. The energy is high (1622), but the period is so long it might be a bit too straight for the beach break.
Overall, don’t get excited about the first week; it’s a slow start. The second week holds one clear, promising morning on the 3rd of August. The rest of the run is small, choppy, or just plain poor. Don’t be surprised if we see a few blank days after that.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4829 | 775 | 1283 | 453 | 192 | 93 | 99 | 166 | 86 | 121 | 285 | 322 | 406 | 397 | 857 | 589 | 289 | 198 | 195 | 384 | 425 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:17PM0.66m | 4:29AM0.35m | 2:56PM0.68m | 5:24AM0.35m | 3:37PM0.69m | 6:14AM0.35m | 4:20PM0.71m | 7:02AM0.36m | 5:03PM0.71m | 7:46AM0.36m | 5:46PM0.71m | 8:26AM0.37m | 6:29PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:16PM0.18m | 7:14AM0.33m | 10:57PM0.15m | 7:57AM0.33m | 11:40PM0.13m | 8:42AM0.34m | 00:23AM0.12m | 9:28AM0.34m | 1:05AM0.11m | 10:18AM0.34m | 1:45AM0.10m | 11:15AM0.35m | 2:21AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 1591 | 775 | — | 150 | 192 | 72 | 99 | 166 | 86 | 121 | 285 | 322 | 406 | 397 | 7 | 589 | 289 | 100 | 195 | 384 | 425 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | NE 9 | SE 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 103 | 93 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 121 | 198 | 89 | 16 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | S 18 | — | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | SW 15 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 8 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 106 | 10 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WNW 4 | SSW 13 | S 12 | — | WSW 4 | W 3 | SW 10 | WNW 2 | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | WNW 4 | SSW 15 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 4829 | 8 | 1283 | 453 | — | 5 | 2 | 721 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 9 | 857 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 577 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 709 | 14 | 14 | 36 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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