Clifton Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.99° S 147.53° E

Issued: 3 am 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
11.4° C

1.0°C colder than average for this time of year


Clifton Beach surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 8,851 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 (Jul 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 5th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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 break down what’s coming for the next couple of weeks at this one spot.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real surf worth paddling for hits on Friday morning, July 3rd. It’s not big, but it’s a clean 2ft SSW groundswell with a very long period of 18 seconds. That kind of period means proper shape and energy, but you’ll get longer waits between sets. The water temp is sitting at 53°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so grab the neoprene. It’s a gentle offshore breeze from the NW, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is weak at (270), but for a small-scale day, quality should be there.

Friday afternoon is a dud – the wind swings to a strong WSW at 22 mph and brings rain, making everything lumpy. That’s it for the good stuff for a while.

We get a nasty stretch from Saturday the 4th right through the middle of the next week. The swell builds, hitting 8ft on Saturday afternoon but it’s all cross-onshore and messy. That’s expert-only territory and honestly, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing session than paddle surfing. The combined energy spikes to (3015) on Saturday arvo, but without good wind, it’s useless for us.

Things finally clean up again on Monday morning, July 6th. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the S, with a 14-second period, and we get a proper offshore from the NNW at 9 mph. That’s a real standout window. The combined energy is (485), so there’s a bit of push behind it. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun and tidy. Monday afternoon goes glassy with 3ft surf – that’s about as clean as it gets.

Tuesday morning, July 7th, keeps the trend going with another clean 2ft SSW swell and a moderate offshore. But by Tuesday afternoon, the wind turns sour again.

From Wednesday July 8th through to about July 15th, it’s a real struggle. We’ve got a mix of tiny swell, strong onshore winds, and rain. There are a few moments – like Friday morning July 10th – where it’s clean but tiny at 2ft. There's just not enough power to get excited about.

Then on Friday afternoon, July 17th, we get another little pocket of goodness. The wind goes light offshore from the N, the swell is a clean 2ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is (276). It’s a small but quality end to the week.

Saturday July 18th is a bit of a letdown – a clean-looking forecast but the onshore flow sneaks back in, making it only marginal.

So, to wrap it up: the real standouts are Monday July 6th, with that offshore and clean 4ft S swell, and Friday July 17th afternoon, for a clean, small session. The rest of the 16 days are a mix of blown-out, too big, or too small. There’s a big gap of poor conditions from Saturday July 4th right through to Sunday July 12th, so plan around those two good days.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
!
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
1.3
SW
17
0.8
SSW
15
2.2
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
4
SSW
16
2.2
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.4
S
16
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1.2
S
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
270
918
246
1697
3015
8851
2798
1652
928
485
320
194
280
276
533
930
655
366
174
329
273
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
35
WSW
25
W
35
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
NNW
15
NNW
0
N
10
NNW
20
NNW
35
SW
35
WSW
40
SW
45
SSW
30
SW
10
W
10
WSW
10
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:59AM0.39m
8:13PM0.68m
11:21AM0.43m
9:03PM0.65m
11:47AM0.47m
10:00PM0.61m
12:17PM0.52m
11:07PM0.56m
12:51PM0.58m
00:24AM0.51m
1:28PM0.64m
1:49AM0.47m
2:09PM0.70m
3:16AM0.44m
Low Tide
12:57PM0.39m
4:12AM0.09m
2:29PM0.40m
4:46AM0.10m
4:02PM0.39m
5:22AM0.11m
5:30PM0.35m
6:00AM0.14m
6:52PM0.29m
6:41AM0.17m
8:07PM0.21m
7:24AM0.22m
9:16PM0.13m
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light rain
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:47
4:47
4:49
4:49
 mm
2
1
1
1
4
5
1
4
2
2
Temp °C
12
11
8
8
8
9
10
10
8
7
9
9
11
8
8
9
10
10
9
10
10
Feels °C
7
3
0
-1
-1
3
5
7
5
4
7
3
5
0
0
0
0
6
7
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.2
E
10
0.8
SSW
15
0.1
NE
10
4
SSW
16
2.2
S
17
1.8
S
16
1.4
S
16
1.1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
20
1.2
S
18
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
270
8
246
4
8851
2798
1652
928
485
320
194
280
276
533
930
655
366
174
329
273
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSE
8
0.1
S
24
0.1
SE
10
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.3
S
20
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
E
9
Energy kJ
2
8
8
2
3
2
107
11
11
4
8
7
68
21
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
13
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
12
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
6
Energy kJ
7
3
8
4
3
8
7
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
9
2.2
SSW
13
2.5
SSW
16
2.5
S
18
0.2
N
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
SW
4
Energy kJ
8
918
294
1697
3015
4482
1
1
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
5
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
14
14
580
107
4
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
36
14
452
224
8
14
8
0
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
5
3
2
5
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
3
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
5
4
3
7
4
4
9
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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).

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