Clifton (NJ) water temp
This data the coastal Clifton ocean water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Current ocean temperature in Clifton
Water temperature in Clifton today is 71.4°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Clifton was recorded in 2018 and was 77.9°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2017 at 70.2°F. Sea water temperature in Clifton is expected to rise to 71.6°F in the next 10 days. September average water temperature in Clifton is 71.1°F, the minimum temperature is 64.8°F, and the maximum is 77.9°F.
The swimming season in Clifton lasts from July to September. During those months, Clifton water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Clifton in winter reaches 42.8°F, in spring 48.4°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 71.2°F, and in autumn it is 63°F.
Clifton water temperature now
| September 5, 2025 |
|---|
| today temp |
| 71.4°F |
| September 4, 2025 |
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| yesterday temp |
| 70.3°F |
The ocean salinity in Clifton is 27.35‰, and the average salinity of the World Ocean is 35‰.
Surf Forecast in Clifton for today
Another important indicators for a comfortable holiday on the beach are the presence and height of the waves, as well as the speed and direction of the wind. Please find below data on the swell size for Clifton. We calculate the swell size based on the mean wave height (trough to crest) of each third highest wave. For more information on surf forecasts for the next ten days, please visit sea state forecast Clifton. Data in table shown for September 5, 2025, time in GMT 0 format (you can change the time zone on the sea state forecast page)
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 8" | 1' 6" | 1' 4" | 1' 3" |
| 0.52 m | 0.46 m | 0.41 m | 0.38 m |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1' 2" | 1' 3" | 1' 10" | 1' 10" |
| 0.36 m | 0.39 m | 0.57 m | 0.57 m |
Surf report in Clifton
Clifton weather forecast
Current temperature and weather
Data in a table show Clifton temperature today (September 5, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Clifton.
| 0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  | |
| 69.3°F | 69.6°F | 69.4°F | 71.6°F |
| 12-15 h | 15-18 h | 18-21 h | 21-24 h |
|---|---|---|---|
 | | |  |
| 75.9°F | 78.6°F | 78.1°F | 76.3°F |
You may also be interested in other sections of our site for Clifton: Sunrise and Sunset, Tides
Clifton water temperature by month
These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly sea temperature in Clifton. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Clifton on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41.7°F | 35.8°F | 47.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in January | ||||
| February | 39.4°F | 35.1°F | 44.4°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in February | ||||
| March | 41.4°F | 35.2°F | 50.5°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in March | ||||
| April | 47.3°F | 40.3°F | 54°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in April | ||||
| May | 56.3°F | 48.6°F | 66.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in May | ||||
| June | 66°F | 57.2°F | 75.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in June | ||||
| July | 73.4°F | 66.2°F | 78.8°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in July | ||||
| August | 74.3°F | 69.3°F | 79.2°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in August | ||||
| September | 71.1°F | 64.8°F | 77.9°F | warm |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in September | ||||
| October | 63.5°F | 56.3°F | 71.6°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in October | ||||
| November | 54.5°F | 47.1°F | 61.9°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in November | ||||
| December | 47.3°F | 40.3°F | 54.3°F | cold |
| Ocean water temperature in Clifton in December | ||||
Chart monthly average water temperature in Clifton
