Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
11.3° C
0.6° 

Clifton Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 7th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 10th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, listen up. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty lackluster. The ocean’s putting out a whole lot of nothing for the most part, so we’re gonna have to work for whatever we get. Water’s at 52°, which is normal for this time of year, so don’t worry about that.

We start off with a bit of a flat spell. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th have some ankle-biters at around 2 to 2 feet. Friday morning has a light offshore and is clean, and Saturday morning isn't bad either with a cross-off breeze, but the size just isn't there.

Then it really dies. Sunday the 9th is almost flat, maybe a foot if you’re lucky. Monday the 10th gets a tad more swell, but it's blown out and bumpy. Forget it. Tuesday the 11th is tiny and weak, though it goes glassy in the afternoon – but there’s just no push.

Wednesday the 12th sees a little more energy, with the swell reaching about 3 feet by the afternoon. Morning is howling offshore, but it cleans up later with a cross-off. It’s rideable, but still pretty average.

Now Thursday the 13th is the first day with some real size – about 5 feet – but it’s short-period and junky. The wind is howling cross-shore. It’s going to be a mess. Friday the 14th is worse, with more onshore wind and lumpy conditions. This is a day for the kite surfers, not the paddle boarders.

Saturday the 15th is our first real chance. Morning has around 4 to 5 feet of SSW swell with a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is solid, and it might have some decent shape. This is the one to make a plan for. The afternoon turns to crap, so get out there early.

Sunday the 16th drops back down to about 2 to 3 feet, but it’s clean. Monday the 17th stays small, with a glassy afternoon offering up some clean, fun waves for a log. Nothing exciting.

The rest of the second week is more of the same – small, clean, but weak. A few mornings have offshore winds and glassy afternoons. But no real size. Then on Thursday the 20th, we get a reprieve in the afternoon. The swell picks up to 3 feet with a good period and a clean offshore wind. It’s got some energy and looks promising for a fun session. That’s another one to circle.

Then it fades out again. There’s a final pulse on the 22nd, but it’s a short-period, onshore mess. Not worth your time.

So, the picks: Saturday the 15th morning for the most size and cleanest conditions, and Thursday the 20th afternoon for a clean, fun session. Everything else is pretty much a washout. Keep your expectations low and you might be pleasantly surprised.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed morning).

Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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16
0.5
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
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14
0.2
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18
0.2
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18
0.6
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20
0.7
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18
0.7
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0.5
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0.4
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0.4
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0.5
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17
0.7
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17
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
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17
1.6
SSW
9
0.8
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17
0.6
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
144
207
243
147
135
81
30
30
314
344
315
142
82
80
157
315
522
534
450
336
148
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
SSE
5
N
15
NNW
10
NE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NE
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NNE
10
WSW
25
SSW
35
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15
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NNE
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35
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High Tide
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
8:43AM0.42m
6:54PM0.70m
Low Tide
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
12:14PM0.37m
2:35AM0.09m
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Temp °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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