
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 20s. 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 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 6th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming down the line for Clifton Beach. We're in for a bit of a mixed bag, with a couple of really clean windows that should fire, but plenty of windy, messy days to sit out too.
To start with, the water temperature is sitting at about 53°F, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We kick things off on Monday the 6th with a small 2ft swell from the SSW, but it's a bit of a dud with poor conditions, so nothing to rush out for.
Things start looking up on Tuesday the 7th. The morning brings a clean 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 17-second period, and the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the NW. It'll be a little small, but clean. Then Tuesday afternoon? Absolute glass. Winds go flat calm, and we’ve got a 2ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is moderate (286), and it’s going to be super clean. That’s a solid afternoon session for a log or a fish.
Wednesday the 8th is our first real standout. The morning sees a 4ft SSW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and a light offshore from the NNW. The combined swell energy is strong, sitting at 855. The waves will have some punch, but the long period means they might feel a bit straight at a beach break like Clifton. Keep that in mind. Still, with clean offshore conditions, it's the best bet this week for a bigger wave. Not for beginners though, as it's pushing the 5ft mark.
Thursday the 9th through to Sunday the 12th is a frustrating stretch. The swell drops right back to 1ft - 2ft, and while the wind stays offshore making it clean, the energy is weak (below 200). It's surfable, but very ordinary. By Saturday the 11th, the wind cranks up to 18-22 mph from the north, which is offshore but way too strong for decent waves on that tiny swell. Sunday is a write-off with rain and cross-shore wind.
The following week starts rough. From Monday the 13th to Tuesday the 14th, the swell jumps up to 3ft - 5ft from the SSW, with moderate to strong combined energy (over 1000 at one point), but the wind is on it. Strong cross and cross-onshore winds from the west and west-southwest, plus rain showers, make for lumpy, messy conditions. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.
Wednesday the 15th offers a small window in the morning with a 3ft SSW swell and a light cross-offshore, but it’s only marginal.
Now, here’s a look ahead to Thursday the 16th. This is the other standout. The morning brings a 6ft SSW swell, but the period is a shorter 10 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell. The combined energy is strong (733). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, making it clean. 6ft is getting into expert territory, so this is one for the experienced crew only. Thursday afternoon sees the wind go fully offshore, with a 5ft swell from the S.
After that, we get a few days of clean but smaller surf from Friday the 17th to Sunday the 19th, with offshore winds and swells around 2ft to 3ft. It’s surfable but ordinary.
Then from Monday the 20th onwards, the forecast gets messy again. A 5ft S swell with a short, weak 7-second period, and cross-offshore winds won't save it. By Tuesday the 21st, we're back to strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions, even on a 5ft SSW swell.
Basically, your best windows are Tuesday afternoon the 7th for some small, glassy fun, and Wednesday morning the 8th for a clean, solid groundswell. The second week looks like a gamble with wind, but Thursday the 16th could be worth a look for the experts.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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158 | 194 | 372 | 269 | 223 | 844 | 655 | 269 | 188 | 125 | 385 | 181 | 153 | 87 | 76 | 70 | 29 | 49 | 66 | 665 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 11:07PM0.56m | 12:51PM0.58m | 00:24AM0.51m | 1:28PM0.64m | 1:49AM0.47m | 2:09PM0.70m | 3:16AM0.44m | 2:53PM0.75m | 4:43AM0.43m | 3:41PM0.79m | 6:07AM0.42m | 4:31PM0.81m | 7:29AM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.35m | 6:00AM0.14m | 6:52PM0.29m | 6:41AM0.17m | 8:07PM0.21m | 7:24AM0.22m | 9:16PM0.13m | 8:08AM0.27m | 10:21PM0.06m | 8:53AM0.32m | 11:24PM-0.00m | 9:37AM0.35m | 00:27AM-0.04m | 10:21AM0.37m | |||||||
— | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | |
4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:52 | — | 4:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
Feels °C | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | -1 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 21 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
58 | 194 | 372 | 269 | 223 | 844 | 655 | 269 | 188 | 125 | 385 | 181 | 153 | 87 | 76 | 70 | 29 | 49 | 66 | 665 | 475 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 19 | E 11 | ESE 11 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 7 | ESE 10 | S 20 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 10 | S 18 | E 11 | E 9 | SW 5 | S 18 | SSW 18 | S 21 | S 19 |
158 | 184 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 20 | 68 | 10 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 81 | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 10 | — | — | SSW 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 7 | ESE 8 | — | S 20 | — | E 10 | E 7 | E 12 | NE 9 | E 11 | S 23 | NE 8 | — |
3 | 2 | — | — | 87 | 23 | 20 | 16 | 4 | 6 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 43 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 |
— | — | — | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 23 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 36 | 570 | 729 | 900 | 584 |
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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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