
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 10,745 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period with SW 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 (Sep 07) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 20s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie and let’s look at what’s coming up for Clifton Beach.
It’s a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon here. There are some days we’ll be staring at flat, bumpy water, but then a few windows open up that will have the stoke levels pumping. The water temp is sitting at a pretty average 53°, nothing out of the ordinary for this time of year. We’re not looking at a classic run, so patience is key.
The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t come until Tuesday the 8th. Monday the 7th is a write-off with fresh cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. But Tuesday morning brings in some relief with a gentle, clean cross-offshore breeze out of the NW. Swell is small at 2ft from the SSW, but that period is a massive 18 seconds. This is pure, long-period groundswell – great for shape and energy, though at a beach break it might run a little straight. Still, the wave energy is moderate (349) and it’s going to be clean. Tuesday afternoon is similar, with a touch more size at 3ft and energy ramping up to 560.
Then things get angry. Wednesday the 9th sees a huge spike in energy, with swell jumping to 8ft and 10ft, but it’s all under a strong, messy cross-onshore wind. Not surfable. Thursday the 10th is even bigger, with a 12ft SSW swell packing a massive 9964 in energy, but the same problem applies – it’s way too big and the cross-shore wind won’t help. This is for experts only, and even then it looks nasty.
Friday the 11th stays too big and blown out. We see some hope again on Saturday the 12th. The morning brings a gentle offshore breeze from the NNW, and the swell settles back to a manageable 4ft from the SSW with a 16-second period. That’s clean and fun, with moderate energy (644). This is likely the best morning of the first week. The afternoon fades a bit.
The following week from the 13th into the 15th is mostly small and average, with dropping swell and messy winds. But keep an eye on Thursday the 17th. The morning offers up excellent conditions for experienced surfers: an offshore NNW wind at 16 mph, a solid 6ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and good energy (1638). That’s clean and powerful.
Friday the 18th morning is another standout: a light cross-offshore breeze, 6ft S swell at 16 seconds, and clean conditions. This one is for the crew who know what they’re doing, as 6ft is getting a bit meaty.
Finally, Monday the 21st ends the run with a beauty – glassy conditions, a light northerly breeze, and a 4ft SSW swell with a 14-second period. If you can wait, that Monday morning glass-off could be the pick of the whole outlook. Low energy at 415, but perfect conditions for a long, clean session.
So the standout days are Saturday the 12th morning for the offshore winds and clean lines, and Monday the 21st morning for that glassy, small-but-fun setup. The bigger stuff on the 17th and 18th is for the experienced crew only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
71 | 34 | 129 | 135 | 192 | 246 | 556 | 974 | 4409 | 5032 | 5094 | 7214 | 5200 | 2477 | 1960 | 4018 | 916 | 644 | 509 | 482 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:51AM0.43m | 2:58PM0.74m | 5:38AM0.43m | 3:54PM0.72m | 6:19AM0.44m | 4:49PM0.69m | 6:54AM0.45m | 5:44PM0.64m | 7:24AM0.47m | 6:40PM0.58m | 7:52AM0.50m | 7:40PM0.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.02m | 8:15AM0.38m | 10:47PM0.03m | 9:15AM0.37m | 11:36PM0.05m | 10:18AM0.35m | 00:19AM0.09m | 11:23AM0.34m | 00:58AM0.14m | 12:31PM0.32m | 1:30AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.29m | 1:56AM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSW 13 | S 21 | S 20 | S 8 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | SSW 17 |
13 | 34 | 36 | 70 | 66 | 246 | 556 | 974 | — | — | — | 2750 | 1685 | 1103 | 874 | 1310 | 916 | 644 | 509 | 482 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | S 7 | E 6 | S 16 | S 19 | SW 13 | S 7 | S 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | E 15 |
22 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 192 | 83 | 4 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | ESE 6 | NE 9 | — | SSW 12 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
71 | 6 | 3 | — | 27 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 129 | 135 | — | — | — | 16 | 4409 | 5032 | 5094 | 7214 | 5200 | 2477 | 1960 | 4018 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 4 | 224 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 835 | 1472 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
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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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