
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,706 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what the ocean's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks at Clifton Beach.
It's a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We've got some serious size coming through, but it's not always going to play nice with this spot. The energy in the water is going to be a big talking point, especially when that big south-west groundswell rolls in.
Thursday, September 10th kicks things off. The morning is looking pretty decent, with a clean 6 ft south swell. It's got that long 16-second period behind it, so there's plenty of grunt but those sets will be well-spaced. The wind is a light north-westerly, so it's a cross-off breeze, keeping things tidy. The combined swell energy is a solid 1735, but this one's probably best left for the experienced crew. By the afternoon, the wind swings west and picks up, turning the surf a bit lumpy, so get on it early.
Now, Friday, September 11th is where things get spicy. The morning will be absolutely pumping with an 12 ft south-west swell, but that is a lot of water moving around. The energy reading is off the charts at 8055, so this is serious power. The wind is glassy and the swell period is 15 seconds, so it will be clean and lined up, but this is a big-wave day. Unless you're an expert with a big-gun, give it a wide berth. It stays big and powerful through the afternoon but picks up a cross-onshore bump.
Saturday, September 12th we see the swell drop back. The morning glass-off with a 4 ft south swell (energy 935) will be your best shot for a fun, clean session. It's glassy and the 17-second period will make for some beautiful, pushy waves. The afternoon turns a bit onshore and messy though.
The rest of the week into Monday, September 14th sees the swell fade away to tiny, bumpy leftovers. Tuesday, September 15th is a write-off with a strong westerly storm blowing straight onshore, creating a terrible, choppy mess even though there's a 6 ft swell. You don't want any part of that.
There's another pulse of energy showing up on Wednesday, September 16th, but the wind is all over the place, keeping it choppy. It looks more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.
The pattern gets back on track for Thursday, September 17th. A glassy morning with a clean 4 ft south-west swell and a 15-second period. That’s a lovely combo and the light offshore north-northwest wind will make for some clean, peeling faces. This one's a real contender.
Saturday, September 19th morning also has a very nice window. A clean 5 ft south swell with a 12-second period and a gentle offshore breeze. It won't be as long-period, but it’ll be super clean and fun for a wide range of abilities.
Looking further out, Tuesday, September 22nd morning might offer a clean little 3 ft south-west groundswell with a light offshore wind. A good option for a longboard if you're patient.
Then we have a final big pulse on Wednesday, September 23rd. An 8 ft south-west swell with a powerful 18-second period (energy 3663) is due in. This is another big one, but the cross-shore wind will likely keep it from being perfect. It's still one for experts only.
The very last option in the window is Friday, September 25th morning. A glassy, clean 4 ft south swell. A fantastic way to finish the run if the forecast holds.
The Pick of the Window:
For the best all-rounder, Saturday morning, September 12th is the standout for most surfers. That glass-off and clean 4 ft south swell will be a dream.
If you're an experienced surfer looking for power, the Friday morning, September 11th session is massive, but it's purely for the big-wave chargers.
Stay safe, and I'll catch you in the water.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, near gales from the W by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
11113 | 1735 | 1195 | 3848 | 6106 | 6018 | 1389 | 935 | 589 | 596 | 337 | 234 | 103 | 35 | 32 | 76 | 1112 | 1210 | 704 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:54AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.64m | 7:24AM0.47m | 6:40PM0.58m | 7:52AM0.50m | 7:40PM0.52m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:44AM0.56m | 10:01PM0.42m | 9:12AM0.58m | 11:25PM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:19AM0.09m | 11:23AM0.34m | 00:58AM0.14m | 12:31PM0.32m | 1:30AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.29m | 1:56AM0.26m | 2:46PM0.26m | 2:15AM0.31m | 3:51PM0.23m | 2:29AM0.34m | 4:50PM0.21m | 2:40AM0.37m | ||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 2 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 18 | E 13 | — | SSW 14 |
4355 | 1735 | 1195 | 1012 | 1949 | 1927 | 1389 | 935 | 589 | 596 | 337 | 234 | 103 | 35 | 32 | 24 | 3 | — | 704 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | E 15 | E 6 | NE 7 | S 18 | E 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 14 | S 19 | E 7 | E 13 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 2 | NW 3 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | W 4 |
11113 | — | — | 3848 | 6106 | 6018 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 1112 | 1210 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 580 | 820 | 107 | 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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