Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Coalcliff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 30 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
20.1°C
1.5° 

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 29 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 6 Nov, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 6 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 06) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 6th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 6th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
9
1.2
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13
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12
0.8
S
11
2.3
NE
7
1.4
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7
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8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
241
448
306
146
469
188
96
98
64
53
93
127
139
181
143
106
77
153
192
184
200
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
15
NNE
30
NNE
10
NW
15
SE
15
ESE
0
SSW
15
NE
20
NE
5
NNW
15
NE
15
ENE
25
SW
0
NNE
5
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSE
20
SE
10
NW
Wind State
cross
cross
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High Tide
12:00PM1.60m
1:01AM1.03m
12:59PM1.53m
2:12AM0.99m
2:05PM1.45m
3:28AM1.01m
3:16PM1.38m
4:39AM1.07m
4:25PM1.33m
5:37AM1.16m
5:29PM1.29m
6:26AM1.27m
6:26PM1.25m
Low Tide
6:59PM0.11m
6:23AM0.42m
8:06PM0.16m
7:31AM0.48m
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
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22
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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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