Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Issued: 3 pm 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
18.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period with S 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 (Jun 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 24th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.7
S
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
8
1
S
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1
ESE
6
0.6
SE
8
0.9
E
5
1.4
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
292
295
151
117
329
334
96
140
114
220
135
140
123
100
80
107
63
39
46
130
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SW
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
W
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
ESE
5
NE
5
WSW
5
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:46AM1.11m
3:49PM1.25m
3:48AM1.01m
4:37PM1.29m
4:50AM0.96m
5:22PM1.34m
5:48AM0.94m
6:04PM1.38m
6:40AM0.94m
6:45PM1.42m
7:26AM0.96m
7:25PM1.46m
8:08AM0.98m
Low Tide
9:00PM0.51m
9:08AM0.31m
10:10PM0.49m
9:51AM0.36m
11:14PM0.45m
10:35AM0.40m
00:08AM0.40m
11:19AM0.42m
00:54AM0.35m
12:02PM0.43m
1:36AM0.29m
12:45PM0.43m
2:16AM0.25m
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heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
 mm
14
8
2
2
4
4
4
7
11
4
5
2
Temp °C
15
12
15
15
12
15
15
14
15
13
15
14
14
14
14
14
16
16
16
15
16
Feels °C
11
9
13
13
10
11
12
12
12
12
14
13
13
13
12
12
13
14
14
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
1.6
S
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.1
S
7
1.3
S
8
0.2
E
9
1
S
7
1.3
SE
7
1.1
SE
7
1.1
SE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.8
SE
8
0.9
SE
8
1
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.5
SSE
6
1.1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
33
292
214
151
117
223
6
96
140
114
220
135
140
123
100
80
107
63
36
20
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
16
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
14
0.1
N
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.3
S
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
0.1
NE
8
0.2
S
18
0.3
SE
11
0.2
S
17
0.6
SE
8
0.6
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ESE
8
Energy kJ
19
32
18
17
6
16
1
6
5
22
6
27
10
2
25
19
23
51
39
19
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
13
0.2
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
19
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
S
18
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
12
53
40
16
12
6
4
13
5
3
6
3
7
10
24
3
13
21
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
7
1.6
S
8
1.6
S
8
0.7
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
1
ESE
5
0.9
E
5
1.4
E
6
Energy kJ
332
295
329
334
33
31
58
46
130
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
24
5
0
24
0
5
24
5
5
17
0
0
6
5
5
6
17
26
26
26
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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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