Is Clifton Beach good for swimming today?
Clifton Beach has BeachFinder Score: 57/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Clifton Beach today
Clifton Beach is a BeachFinder spot in AU-E, AU. Today, compare water temperature 14°C, wind 13 km/h · SW, uv 5.5, waves 4.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 57/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
14°C
Wind
13 km/h · SW
UV
5.5
Waves
4.3 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Sep 10, 01:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 57/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 10, 01:15 PM
Water temp
14°C
Air temp
13°C
Feels like
12°C
UV index
5.5
Wind
13 km/h · SW
Gust 31 km/h
Waves
4.3 m
Current
1 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Clifton Beach
The evidence confirms Clifton Beach as a real beach point in Australia. That fact cannot become a timeless swimming recommendation; match the intended activity to current water, wind and local guidance. BeachFinder separates those live checks from the sourced place profile, preventing a short-lived forecast from becoming a permanent claim. The dossier supports the following stable observations and leaves unknowns visible. The entity record’s geographic description reads “beach in Victoria Australia.” The recorded map position is -38.67829, 143.12379, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The dossier’s nearby reference is Gibson Beach at about 1.7 km, useful when exposure or access changes the plan. Turn the stable profile into a current decision before setting out. The useful questions cluster around the latest temperature update and suitable equipment; the current swell, wave period and wind effect; arrival access, current parking restrictions and walking distance. Recheck them after weather changes or a delayed arrival. On arrival, replace assumptions with observed flags, access signs and instructions from the people managing the site. A beach ranking cannot see every local change. Construction, erosion, event traffic or a temporary closure can outweigh the usual distance and conditions score.
About this spot
A useful account of Clifton Beach begins with verifiable context, not superlatives. In Australia, its map point, source links and local comparison set create a practical route from research to a same-day beach decision. The dossier’s nearby reference is Gibson Beach at about 1.7 km, useful when exposure or access changes the plan.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Clifton Beach today?
14°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Clifton Beach today?
13 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Clifton Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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