Coalcliff surf break

Coalcliff surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 03 Mar 2026 AEDT
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Coalcliff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
23.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coalcliff this week:

The surf forecast for Coalcliff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 3rd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 4th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 4th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coalcliff over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NE
1.7
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.1
NE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
2
NE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.5
NE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)7877887788999910999959
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)472319120167277496207237441285304212244272235158154165154106264
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
SSW
5
ENE
15
NE
0
NNE
5
E
20
NE
10
NNW
15
S
20
S
25
S
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
NNE
5
NNW
25
NE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscrossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:10AM
1.58
9:45PM
1.29
9:50AM
1.53
10:22PM
1.34
10:28AM
1.44
10:56PM
1.36
11:05AM
1.34
11:31PM
1.36
11:42AM
1.22
12:06AM
1.34
12:21PM
1.10
12:43AM
1.30
1:03PM
0.99
1:26AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:41PM
0.06
3:36AM
0.21
4:14PM
0.08
4:18AM
0.21
4:45PM
0.13
5:00AM
0.24
5:14PM
0.20
5:42AM
0.28
5:43PM
0.28
6:26AM
0.34
6:13PM
0.36
7:14AM
0.41
6:47PM
0.45
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise6:43--6:45--6:46--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--
Sunset-7:30--7:29--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22-
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
222-2--11-1---2-1----
Temp. °C212322242624242624242322212121222322232622
Feels °C (?)232525272727272726252321202021232422242521
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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 12 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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