Clifton Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee or a beer, and let's talk about what's coming our way at Clifton Beach. It's gonna be a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, so pay attention.

We start off with a solid run of clean waves. Tuesday morning kicks things off with a 3ft SSW swell. The period is a long 17 seconds, so there's some real energy there (combined swell energy of 372). The wind is a light cross-offshore, and that'll set up some nice lines. Then Tuesday afternoon, the wind goes totally glassy—zero miles per hour—turning those 3ft waves into pure, silky perfection. That is a major positive. Wednesday is the standout of the first week. Morning has a clean 4ft swell (SSW, 18 seconds) with offshore wind, and the energy jumps to 855. This is the best on offer, a real treat for anyone who can get out. Wednesday afternoon drops slightly to 3ft but stays clean. Thursday morning is smaller at 2ft but still clean with offshore winds, so you can still get a slide.

Now, here is the truth of it. From Friday through the weekend and into the start of the following week, it gets pretty average. The swell drops to knee-high or worse, and the wind starts howling. Sunday afternoon of the 12th sees a 4ft swell but it's getting smashed by a 28 mph cross-offshore wind, so it's going to be a mess. That’s a solid 3-4 day gap where you wouldn't want to paddle out.

The second week brings some bigger, more powerful swell, but it comes with baggage. Monday the 13th sees a 6ft SSW swell with a 16 second period (combined energy of 1766), but the wind turns cross-shore, putting a chop on it. Tuesday the 14th is similar, and then Wednesday the 15th gets ugly with a strong 7ft swell but onshore winds making it a complete write-off for paddle surfing—honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Thursday the 16th has a short period 3ft S swell at 10 seconds, which is weak and choppy.

The real promise for the second week is Tuesday the 21st. A clean 3ft SSW swell with a gentle offshore breeze and a 15-second period, giving it a combined energy of 610. It’s a solid, clean wave.

Right now, the water temperature here is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy.

So, to call it: Wednesday the 8th is your absolute top pick—4ft, clean, long period groundswell. Keep Tuesday the 21st on your radar as a promising, if less certain, long-range option. The rest of the time, pick your battles.

Rusty.

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