Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period with S 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Clifton Beach is looking like for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a quiet start, with nothing worth paddling out for until Saturday morning, September 12th. That’s your first real chance, and it’s a stunner. Saturday morning will be glassy with a light offshore wind from the north, and a clean 4ft S swell with a very long period of 16 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate at 912, and the water temp is about 53°F, which is average for this time of year. This is the standout session: clean, offshore, and that long period will give you some proper push. Because it’s a beach break, that long period might make things a little straight, but with the conditions so clean, it’s still the best on offer. Expect some crowds, because this spot can get busy.
Sunday morning the 13th still has some life, with a smaller 3ft SSW swell and a moderate offshore breeze from the north at 12 mph. The period is still a solid 16 seconds, but the energy has dropped to 333. It’s surfable, but not the same quality as Saturday.
After that, things go pretty flat and messy. From Monday the 14th right through to Friday the 25th of September, it’s mostly small, windy, or just poor. There are a few moments – like Wednesday morning the 23rd, with a 4ft SSW swell and a light offshore north wind – but it’s nothing special. Most of this period is riddled with strong cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions. The swell energy bounces around, but the quality just isn’t there. For a beach and reef setup like this, a lot of those days with strong winds and 5ft+ chop are honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The one other flicker of hope is Monday the 21st of September. It’s a clean 4ft SSW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate at 1087, and it’s worth checking if you’re desperate, but the forecast is less certain that far out.
So to wrap it up: your best bet is Saturday morning the 12th. It’s clean, offshore, and the swell has some grunt. Sunday morning is a decent backup. The rest is a long dry spell, but you know how it goes – things can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1591 | 912 | 596 | 336 | 333 | 237 | 104 | 34 | 32 | 96 | 405 | 1045 | 581 | 1665 | 1441 | 2919 | 2103 | 2952 | 1148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:52AM0.50m | 7:40PM0.52m | 8:18AM0.53m | 8:46PM0.46m | 8:44AM0.56m | 10:01PM0.42m | 9:12AM0.58m | 11:25PM0.39m | 9:44AM0.60m | 00:52AM0.38m | 10:22AM0.61m | 2:03AM0.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:30AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.29m | 1:56AM0.26m | 2:46PM0.26m | 2:15AM0.31m | 3:51PM0.23m | 2:29AM0.34m | 4:50PM0.21m | 2:40AM0.37m | 5:43PM0.19m | 2:53AM0.38m | 6:32PM0.17m | 3:28AM0.38m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 21 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 14 | 6 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 13 | NE 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 1591 | 912 | 596 | 336 | 333 | 237 | 104 | 34 | 32 | 96 | 333 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 948 | 571 | 754 | 1148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | SSW 18 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | S 19 | S 19 | S 18 | E 13 | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | 107 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | E 14 | NE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 405 | 1045 | 581 | 1665 | 1441 | 2919 | 2103 | 2952 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 580 | 1209 | 92 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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