
Surf Forecasts:
Clifton Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 4,658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 3.0m 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watching this stretch of coast like a hawk. The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a moment that’ll get the blood pumping if you’re patient. The water’s sitting at 53°F with a 1°F cool anomaly, which is about average for the time of year—nothing shocking, just the usual winter chill.
The first real standout is on Friday morning, July 24th. Clifton Beach is looking at a solid 10ft swell from the SW, with a long 15-second period pushing a massive 6198 of combined energy—that’s a strong, powerful groundswell. The wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze, and the conditions are clean. But here’s the thing: that size is well over 8ft, so this is for experts only. The swell direction is a near-perfect match for the break’s optimum from the south, and the long period means it’ll have plenty of push and shape, though it might be a bit too straight for a beach break—still, on a good bank, expect some freight trains. Crowds are often around here, so expect a few other diehards out.
After that, the surf drops off but there’s a nice little window on Saturday, July 25th. The morning brings a 4ft S swell at 12 seconds, with a light cross-off wind and 611 in energy. The afternoon is even better: 3ft S swell, 11-second period, but the wind goes glassy—completely calm, 0 mph. That’s going to be silky smooth, clean waves, perfect for a beginner-plus session. The swell is small, so it’s friendly and manageable.
The next decent pulse comes on Monday afternoon, July 27th, with a 5ft SSW swell, 14-second period, and 976 energy. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s surfable.
Then on Tuesday morning, July 28th, the swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSW, 16-second period, pushing 1390 energy. The wind is cross-off and the conditions are clean. That’s a solid, long-period groundswell that’ll have some punch, but it’s still a bit under the 5ft mark for beginners—a good intermediate session.
The long-range outlook is thin. There’s a small, clean morning on Thursday, July 30th, with 3ft S swell, 11-second period, and offshore wind, but it’s tiny. Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, both offer 3ft SSW swells in the morning with offshore or cross-off winds and clean conditions, but the energy is low (around 330-389). These are just small, clean waves for a quiet paddle.
From Monday, August 3rd, onward, it’s a write-off for Clifton Beach. The wind swings onshore or cross-onshore, the swell stays small, and the conditions are poor and choppy, right through to Thursday, August 6th. That’s a solid 4-day gap of no good surf.
Overall, the pinnacle is that Friday morning, July 24th, for the experts who want a big, clean groundswell. The glassy Saturday afternoon, July 25th, is the best for the average surfer. After that, it’s a slow fade to nothing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
99 | 203 | 553 | 2612 | 3678 | 4607 | 657 | 1127 | 444 | 246 | 100 | 111 | 215 | 148 | 261 | 752 | 1131 | 1382 | 4164 | 1756 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
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 | 8:54PM0.25m | 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 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 7 |
Feels °C | 2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NE 10 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 |
99 | 189 | 553 | 4 | — | 1591 | 657 | 29 | 444 | 246 | 100 | 111 | 215 | 148 | 261 | 752 | 1131 | 1382 | 1077 | 1756 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SSW 16 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
4 | 203 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 167 | 103 | 54 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 18 | SE 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 4 | SSW 13 | — | — | WNW 3 | SW 6 | SW 11 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 8 | W 3 | — | SW 16 | WSW 4 |
24 | 7 | 26 | 2612 | 3678 | 4607 | 16 | 1127 | — | — | 1 | 33 | 1045 | 2 | 3 | 214 | 3 | — | 4164 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 36 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 681 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 571 | 11 | 4 | 36 | 8 | 9 |
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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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