Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's break down what's on the cards for Clifton Beach over the next couple of weeks.

First up, it's a bit of a slow start. We've got a couple of days of small, weak, and generally messy conditions. Monday the 14th and Tuesday the 15th are basically write-offs with poor surf – that little 1ft to 3ft SSW swell is struggling against cross and cross-on winds. You're better off staying in bed or waxing your board.

The first real hint of something decent comes on Thursday the 17th afternoon. We've got an 8ft SW swell rolling in, but it's cross-shore with a moderate breeze and the conditions are only marginal. It’s a bit lumpy, so not a standout.

Now, Friday the 18th morning is where things start to look interesting. There's a solid 5ft SSW groundswell pushing in with a nice long 17-second period. The combined wave energy is a solid moderate (1121), and we've got a light cross-offshore breeze from the NW. That’s clean surf, and it's the best we've seen so far. This is a good bet for a morning session before the wind freshens up.

We hit a bit of a lull again over the weekend, with only small, clean but weak waves on Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th. Not really worth a dedicated trip.

Now, here’s the one to circle on your calendar. Monday the 21st afternoon gets a massive 10ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period. The energy is pumping (5844). The wind is light cross-onshore, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is expert territory only, and even then, it’s a beast. If you're not a seasoned charger, give it a wide berth.

Tuesday the 22nd morning offers a nice rebound. The swell drops to a much more manageable 5ft from the south, still with that long 16-second period. The wind goes glassy offshore from the north (3 mph). It’s clean, the energy is strong (1305), and it’s probably your best all-round window for a fun, uncrowded session.

The rest of the week into the end of the month is a mixed bag. Wednesday the 23rd has some small, clean waves, but the real standout in the second week is Sunday the 27th morning. We get another big 7ft SSW groundswell with a super-long 19-second period. The energy is very strong (2788), and it’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. However, that 7ft is getting up there, so it's for the stronger paddlers. It’s promising, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Bottom line: The best windows are Friday the 18th morning for a clean, solid swell, and Tuesday the 22nd morning for a classic, clean, offshore day. The big stuff on the 21st is for the brave only.

Stay safe, and I'll see you out there.

Rusty

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