Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Coalcliff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
19.7°C
1.3° 

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 979 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
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Saturday
31
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2
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1
0
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3
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2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NE
8
2.2
NE
8
2.2
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2.2
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.4
S
8
1
SSE
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.7
S
7
0.8
S
8
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
16
1.1
S
16
0.7
S
15
1
S
14
0.8
S
10
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
10
1.3
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
519
650
760
480
741
386
270
123
88
53
52
82
120
240
592
222
401
125
199
138
122
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
N
10
WNW
25
S
15
SE
5
S
5
ESE
15
E
5
W
5
SE
15
SE
0
SW
15
NNE
25
NE
5
NNW
15
SSE
10
SSE
5
NW
25
ENE
25
ESE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
8:16AM1.48m
8:33PM1.31m
8:54AM1.57m
9:20PM1.28m
9:35AM1.64m
10:09PM1.23m
10:19AM1.66m
11:01PM1.16m
11:07AM1.65m
11:57PM1.09m
12:00PM1.60m
1:01AM1.03m
12:59PM1.53m
2:12AM0.99m
Low Tide
2:33PM0.16m
2:32AM0.15m
3:20PM0.09m
3:11AM0.17m
4:09PM0.05m
3:52AM0.21m
5:01PM0.04m
4:36AM0.27m
5:57PM0.07m
5:26AM0.34m
6:59PM0.11m
6:23AM0.42m
8:06PM0.16m
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Temp °C
29
31
21
15
17
17
19
18
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20
21
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22
18
19
19
18
17
17
18
Feels °C
27
27
19
11
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17
14
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18
19
15
15
20
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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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