Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 10,092 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. 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 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what Clifton Beach has in store for you.
Right now, it’s a slow start. From Saturday the 25th through Thursday the 30th of July, it's mostly flat and ugly. Tiny, weak swell with moderate cross-onshore winds making a mess. Not much to get excited about.
Things perk up a bit come Friday the 31st of July. The morning sees a cleaner 3ft SSW swell blowing out of the north-northwest, keeping the face smooth. It’s not big, but with light winds and a clean surface, it’s a decent option for a quiet session. The water temperature is around 53°F, which is about normal for this time of year.
Now, here’s the real deal. On Saturday the 1st of August, a massive 13ft SSW groundswell rolls in with a long 17-second period (combined energy through the roof at 13398). The wind is offshore and clean. But let’s be real – this is way too big for Clifton Beach. This is a day for experts only with a death wish. The power and size will be dangerous for anyone else.
Sunday the 2nd of August is still big, with an 8ft to 8ft S swell and a long period. The wind stays clean and offshore. The afternoon looks like the better session for experienced surfers (combined energy still strong at 3049). The waves will have plenty of power, but you still need to know what you’re doing.
The following week from Monday the 3rd through to Sunday the 9th of August, the swell fades away fast. There's a small, clean 4ft S swell on Monday morning with light offshore breezes, offering a fun but small window. After that, it’s back to tiny, choppy, or windy slop for the rest of the week. Not worth a long drive.
To sum it up, mark Friday the 31st of July for some clean, small waves, or if you're an expert, the big swell on the 1st and 2nd of August is your only chance for a real adrenaline rush.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 688 | 302 | 130 | 75 | 88 | 56 | 31 | 186 | 277 | 72 | 233 | 492 | 419 | 305 | 104 | 135 | 133 | 312 | 468 | 507 | 1098 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:02AM0.40m | 7:14PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:21PM0.36m | 2:56AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 23 | 133 | 130 | 75 | 88 | 56 | 31 | 186 | 277 | 57 | 233 | 492 | 419 | 305 | 104 | 135 | 133 | 312 | 468 | 507 | 1098 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 17 | S 16 | S 8 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | SSW 15 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | S 21 | S 20 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 55 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 25 | 21 | 72 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 19 | 20 | 46 | 81 | 119 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 16 | S 8 | — | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 8 | ESE 13 | SE 10 | S 23 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 1 | — | 20 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | WSW 3 | WNW 2 | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | S 6 | — | SW 3 | W 3 | — | — | WNW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 688 | 302 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 30 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 85 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 36 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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