
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,829 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 16s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Clifton Beach has in store for us over the next sixteen days. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there are a couple of sessions that have me keen.
Overall, the pattern is pretty frustrating to start. We've got some solid swell on the way, but the wind is going to be a real enemy for most of it, making things messy. There’s a massive standout early on that'll be one for the experienced crew only, then a long wait before things clean up again in early August.
Looking at this week, things kick off on Thursday the 23rd with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions, not worth paddling out. The real talking point is Friday morning, the 24th. The forecast is showing a massive 12ft swell from the SW, with a very long 15-second period, generating a huge amount of energy (6420). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore, so it'll be clean. However, that size is way too big for beginners and really only for experts. This is the standout, but you need to know what you’re doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
The rest of that weekend into early next week is a write-off. We’ve got strong winds and poor surf conditions through Saturday and Sunday, with the swell dropping right off. Monday and Tuesday aren't much better with fresh cross-shore winds and lumpy/chop. We get a brief window on Thursday morning the 30th with clean conditions and a gentle offshore, but the swell is tiny at 4ft from the S.
After that, there’s a big gap of poor-to-marginal conditions until we hit Monday the 3rd of August. That morning is looking like the second-best bet of the whole forecast. We’ve got a clean 3ft swell from the S with a nice 14-second period, offshore wind, and very light air. The wave energy is moderate (445). It won't be huge, but with perfect conditions, it'll be a fun, clean session with some decent lines. The light offshore wind is a major positive.
The rest of that week into the second week is pretty average, with small, weak swell and messy winds, so don't get your hopes up too much for the long-range.
So, to sum it up: Friday the 24th morning is the big, expert-only standout if you can handle it. Otherwise, aim for Monday the 3rd of August for a clean, smaller session. There's a lot of flat and windy days in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 7 |
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203 | 553 | 1842 | 3993 | 4829 | 775 | 1772 | 1094 | 206 | 128 | 58 | 84 | 84 | 131 | 325 | 249 | 778 | 2868 | 498 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:14AM0.35m | 1:44PM0.63m | 3:25AM0.34m | 2:17PM0.66m | 4:29AM0.35m | 2:56PM0.68m | 5:24AM0.35m | 3:37PM0.69m | 6:14AM0.35m | 4:20PM0.71m | 7:02AM0.36m | 5:03PM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:10AM0.31m | 9:37PM0.21m | 6:37AM0.32m | 10:16PM0.18m | 7:14AM0.33m | 10:57PM0.15m | 7:57AM0.33m | 11:40PM0.13m | 8:42AM0.34m | 00:23AM0.12m | 9:28AM0.34m | 1:05AM0.11m | |||||||
— | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 |
Temp °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 |
Feels °C | 2 | 0 | -1 | -4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1 | -4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | S 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SE 13 |
189 | 553 | 1842 | — | 1591 | 775 | — | 764 | 206 | 128 | 58 | 84 | 84 | 131 | 325 | 249 | 778 | 768 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | NNE 8 |
203 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 138 | 55 | 30 | 17 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | S 17 | SE 18 | S 8 | S 9 | NE 7 | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 4 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | NW 3 | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | SW 15 | SSW 7 |
10 | 26 | 38 | 3993 | 4829 | 13 | 1772 | 1094 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2868 | 498 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 36 | 14 | 584 | 584 | 4 | 577 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 92 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1124 |
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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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