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Clifton Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
17.2° C
 (Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clifton Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 21s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Clifton Beach in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 20th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 21s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 21st Jan)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 21st Jan)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
0.2
S
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)141312121223201816161514131212121217161817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37171566421962432141428434135602913135589174159
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
35
NE
35
ENE
20
NNE
5
ENE
15
SSE
10
NNW
10
SE
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
S
25
S
10
SSE
5
ENE
35
ENE
25
NNE
20
NNE
30
ENE
5
SSE
10
NE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		onononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		glasscross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
0.36
7:04AM
0.74
10:00PM
0.37
7:49AM
0.73
10:40PM
0.39
8:36AM
0.71
11:17PM
0.43
9:28AM
0.67
11:52PM
0.47
10:27AM
0.62
12:27AM
0.52
11:36AM
0.56
1:04AM
0.58
12:55PM
0.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:29PM
0.35
3:07PM
0.08
12:28AM
0.36
3:47PM
0.07
1:34AM
0.37
4:26PM
0.08
2:55AM
0.37
5:03PM
0.09
4:22AM
0.36
5:41PM
0.12
5:51AM
0.33
6:20PM
0.16
7:15AM
0.27
6:59PM
0.21
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sun
25
Sunrise-5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:01-
Sunset--8:45--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:43--8:43--8:42
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------34-----------
Temp. °C161818171819171515131313141416162124192122
Feels °C (?)1112111217161514946791211101720201920
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania? If you are looking for accommodation near Clifton Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in East Coast of Tasmania, consider staying in Hobart which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Port Arthur which is 30 km (19 miles) away

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