Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Coalcliff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
20.0°C
1.2° 

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 3rd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 7th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

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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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NE
6
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
2.2
S
7
2.4
S
8
2.3
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.2
S
8
1.1
NE
6
0.5
E
9
2.5
S
7
3
S
9
2.2
S
8
1.9
S
8
1.5
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
111
75
56
149
105
102
79
478
783
847
412
195
69
39
771
1225
553
453
222
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
0
E
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
15
W
25
S
30
S
15
SW
10
NE
20
NE
10
NW
10
NW
45
S
30
SSW
45
SSW
40
S
25
SW
Wind State
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glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
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
8:20AM1.49m
8:45PM1.15m
Low Tide
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
2:50PM0.20m
2:27AM0.28m
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Temp °C
19
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27
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Feels °C
18
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13
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27
5
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6
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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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