Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Coalcliff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
17.3° C
0.3° 

Coalcliff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coalcliff surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coalcliff this week:

The surf forecast for Coalcliff over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coalcliff over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
E
13
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
9
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
8
1
S
8
1
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
E
8
1.1
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
134
68
10
10
14
18
15
72
94
136
162
129
127
65
82
90
42
42
128
133
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
10
NW
10
W
15
WNW
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
W
15
N
10
W
5
WSW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
S
20
NE
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
25
W
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:28AM1.23m
11:23PM1.31m
12:11PM1.27m
00:11AM1.20m
1:01PM1.30m
1:09AM1.09m
1:59PM1.34m
2:22AM1.00m
3:05PM1.39m
3:45AM0.96m
4:14PM1.46m
5:06AM0.98m
5:19PM1.55m
Low Tide
5:19PM0.38m
5:48AM0.20m
6:15PM0.41m
6:29AM0.25m
7:21PM0.42m
7:17AM0.31m
8:38PM0.41m
8:16AM0.37m
9:59PM0.35m
9:25AM0.39m
11:14PM0.26m
10:36AM0.38m
00:18AM0.16m
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6:48
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
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5:15
5:16
5:17
5:17
5:19
5:20
5:20
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Temp °C
22
22
13
17
17
11
17
17
11
17
17
11
15
14
13
16
15
11
21
20
17
Feels °C
18
18
9
11
11
5
12
11
6
14
12
8
11
11
12
14
11
8
16
15
12
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Information about the Coalcliff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Coalcliff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coalcliff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coalcliff 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 (Coalcliff) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coalcliff may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Coalcliff is 18 km (11 miles) from Engadine. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Engadine. Engadine has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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