Clifton Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clifton Beach over the next 16 days.
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