Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Coalcliff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
19.8°C
1.1° 

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 2AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,618 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with NE 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 (Nov 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 2nd Nov)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 8th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Rating
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ENE
7
0.7
ENE
7
1.3
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.9
SSW
7
1.3
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.5
E
7
1.8
S
6
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.7
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
3.5
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
70
43
71
146
85
178
342
144
47
23
245
829
1187
627
427
167
73
115
1618
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
N
20
NE
15
E
25
SSW
15
SSE
10
ENE
20
W
30
S
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S
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
ENE
10
NW
15
NE
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NE
40
SSW
Wind State
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High Tide
3:28AM1.01m
3:16PM1.38m
4:39AM1.07m
4:25PM1.33m
5:37AM1.16m
5:29PM1.29m
6:26AM1.27m
6:26PM1.25m
7:08AM1.36m
7:16PM1.22m
7:45AM1.44m
8:02PM1.18m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.18m
8:52AM0.51m
10:19PM0.19m
10:14AM0.50m
11:15PM0.19m
11:27AM0.45m
00:02AM0.19m
12:29PM0.38m
00:43AM0.20m
1:21PM0.31m
1:20AM0.22m
2:08PM0.25m
1:54AM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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