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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 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Clifton Beach sea temperature is
13.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 21st May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 14 | S 12 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
99 | 87 | 234 | 437 | 247 | 86 | 96 | 432 | 719 | 218 | 137 | 61 | 15 | 66 | 75 | 94 | 51 | 132 | 347 | 204 | 189 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 9:32PM0.73m | 2:33PM0.48m | 10:27PM0.68m | 2:51PM0.48m | 11:22PM0.63m | 3:05PM0.49m | 00:15AM0.56m | 3:16PM0.51m | 1:10AM0.50m | 3:26PM0.54m | 2:09AM0.45m | 3:38PM0.58m | 3:14AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:56AM-0.02m | 3:40PM0.47m | 6:45AM0.02m | 5:24PM0.47m | 7:25AM0.08m | 6:57PM0.44m | 7:55AM0.13m | 8:18PM0.40m | 8:15AM0.18m | 9:27PM0.36m | 8:31AM0.22m | 10:23PM0.30m | |||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — |
 | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:49 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:47 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 |
7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | E 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 9 | S 14 | S 12 | ENE 12 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 40 | 71 | 99 | 437 | 247 | 86 | 96 | 432 | 719 | 218 | 137 | 61 | 15 | 66 | 75 | 51 | 36 | 96 | 347 | 204 | 189 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | S 18 | ENE 13 | S 16 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 |
| kJ | 99 | 87 | 85 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 43 | 24 | 55 | 132 | 56 | 49 | 46 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 11 | E 14 | E 14 | S 16 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | ENE 13 | — | SW 13 | SSW 16 | ENE 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 42 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 92 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 32 | — | 7 | 50 | 48 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 9 | N 3 | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | NNW 2 |
| kJ | 17 | 38 | 234 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 2 | — | — | 23 | 94 | 51 | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 56 | 226 | 452 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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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