Surf Forecasts:
The Cliff surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,095 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cliff this week:
The surf forecast for The Cliff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Cliff in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cliff over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 159 | 90 | 90 | 94 | 160 | 214 | 618 | 813 | 567 | 494 | 384 | 332 | 294 | 209 | 160 | 153 | 118 | 86 | 86 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:39AM1.38m | 10:39PM1.76m | 11:26AM1.38m | 11:24PM1.61m | 12:13PM1.37m | 00:10AM1.45m | 1:01PM1.37m | 00:56AM1.29m | 1:51PM1.36m | 1:46AM1.15m | 2:44PM1.37m | 2:44AM1.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:35AM0.12m | 4:20PM0.40m | 5:17AM0.18m | 5:12PM0.45m | 5:58AM0.26m | 6:06PM0.52m | 6:38AM0.35m | 7:03PM0.58m | 7:17AM0.43m | 8:07PM0.64m | 7:57AM0.50m | 9:20PM0.66m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | S 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 159 | 58 | 28 | 16 | 47 | 29 | 618 | 813 | 567 | 494 | 384 | 332 | 294 | 209 | 160 | 153 | 118 | 86 | 86 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 17 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | S 9 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 30 | 23 | 33 | 43 | 39 | 25 | 102 | 89 | 125 | 106 | 103 | 62 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 17 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 21 | — | — | SSE 19 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | — | S 11 |
| kJ | 32 | 21 | 18 | 8 | — | — | 70 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 4 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 53 | 90 | 90 | 94 | 160 | 214 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 42 | 3 | 41 | 3 | 87 | 87 | 94 | 78 | 42 | 78 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Cliff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cliff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cliff 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 (The Cliff) 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).
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