Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach is a long sandy ocean beach on the South Arm Peninsula in the City of Clarence, southeastern Tasmania, about 25 kilometres southeast of Hobart. Backed by dunes and the Clifton Beach Coastal Reserve, it faces Storm Bay and is known for consistent surf conditions. The beach is popular for surfing, swimming, walking and sightseeing, with views to Cape Deslacs, and is patrolled by surf lifesavers during the summer season.

Visitors can expect a wide, approximately 2 km sandy beach backed by dunes and coastal reserve, opening to Storm Bay with views of Cape Deslacs to the east. The beach has an exposed surf break popular with surfers, a flat sandy foreshore for walking and beachcombing, and a car park and reserve area at the western end. Facilities are basic and the setting is natural and relatively undeveloped compared to urban beaches closer to Hobart.

Clifton Beach lies on the South Arm Peninsula, an area traditionally associated with the Mumirimina people. The beach and locality developed as a coastal residential and recreational area within the Clarence municipality in the 20th century and became established as a surf beach and coastal reserve.

The beach is a well-known recreational and surfing location for the greater Hobart community and is home to the Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club, reflecting its role in local beach and surf culture.