Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 1,684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 16 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch it up for the imperial crew. Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks at Clifton Beach.
It’s a slow start, with small, clean windows but nothing to get too excited about. The first real highlight comes on the afternoon of August 12th. That Wednesday arvo, we’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the SSW with a 19-second period. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is churning at moderate levels. The wind is offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be smooth. Just a heads up, with that long period, it might break a bit straight on the sand, so pick your peak wisely. The water is about 52°, which is normal for this time of year.
The big one is August 19th. Wednesday morning has some clean 2ft waves with north winds, but the afternoon is the real deal. We’re looking at a 6ft SSW swell, and the energy jumps to a strong level. The wind is a cross-offshore from the NE, keeping things clean and powerful. This one is for the experienced surfers only, as it’s chunky and has some serious push.
There are some gaps. After the 12th, the 13th and 14th are messy with strong onshore winds. It cleans up a bit on the 16th and 17th, but the swell is small. The 20th and 21st have waves, but the period drops off, making it a bit weak.
Bottom line, circle August 12th arvo for a decent session, but the 19th of August is the one to watch. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm, but the potential for some heavy, clean waves is there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 22 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
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 kJ | 25 | 64 | 176 | 144 | 207 | 243 | 147 | 135 | 81 | 30 | 30 | 311 | 340 | 315 | 196 | 120 | 80 | 97 | 578 | 679 | 443 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross |
High Tide | 12:46PM0.68m | 2:14AM0.44m | 1:34PM0.72m | 3:37AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.76m | 4:53AM0.42m | 3:18PM0.78m | 6:02AM0.41m | 4:12PM0.79m | 7:04AM0.41m | 5:07PM0.78m | 7:58AM0.41m | 6:00PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02PM0.13m | 6:50AM0.30m | 9:07PM0.07m | 7:37AM0.33m | 10:10PM0.02m | 8:25AM0.35m | 11:10PM-0.01m | 9:16AM0.36m | 00:08AM-0.01m | 10:09AM0.37m | 1:02AM0.00m | 11:08AM0.37m | 1:51AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 121 | 86 | 59 | 144 | 207 | 243 | 147 | 135 | 81 | 17 | 30 | 311 | 340 | 315 | 196 | 120 | 80 | 97 | 578 | 679 | 443 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 6 | E 11 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 25 | 64 | 176 | 22 | 14 | 24 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 30 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 20 | 33 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SE 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | E 15 | ENE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | E 10 | S 5 | E 12 | SSW 22 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 8 | 5 | 75 | 40 | 4 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 33 | 2 | 12 | 91 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 13 | 9 | — | 32 | 28 | — | 3 | 3 | 24 | 7 | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 580 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
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