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Clifton Beach Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Clifton Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 14 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
13.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 14th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 14th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | S 9 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | |
48 | 14 | 198 | 174 | 102 | 42 | 20 | 18 | 116 | 89 | 87 | 78 | 46 | 50 | 39 | 29 | 61 | 123 | 156 | 92 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 4:48PM0.69m | 5:45AM0.49m | 5:27PM0.73m | 7:14AM0.46m | 6:10PM0.76m | 8:49AM0.45m | 6:56PM0.78m | 10:29AM0.45m | 7:45PM0.78m | 12:17PM0.46m | 8:37PM0.76m | 9:32PM0.73m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:13AM0.19m | 11:40PM0.13m | 10:55AM0.26m | 00:45AM0.05m | 11:36AM0.33m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 12:15PM0.39m | 2:55AM-0.05m | 12:52PM0.43m | 3:58AM-0.06m | 1:27PM0.45m | 4:59AM-0.05m | |||||||||
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 | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | S 9 | S 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 48 | 13 | 198 | 174 | 102 | 18 | 9 | 18 | 116 | 89 | 87 | 78 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 123 | 156 | 92 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | E 5 | E 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | ENE 9 | SSW 5 | ENE 9 | SW 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 42 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 24 | 46 | 50 | 39 | 13 | 61 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 16 | S 8 | E 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | NE 2 | NE 5 | N 3 | NE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NE 6 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | SW 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 17 | — | 115 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 447 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 8 | 32 | 36 | 14 |
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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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