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Clifton Beach Surf Forecast
/ TAS – East Coast (46 breaks) / Tasmania (59 breaks) /
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Clifton Beach surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is 1.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 905 | 993 | 443 | 523 | 52 | 33 | 292 | 447 | 555 | 775 | 401 | 210 | 841 | 500 | 732 | 422 | 469 | 412 | 326 | 144 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | |
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Low Tide / height (m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 15 | |
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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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