Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Issued: 3 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
18.6° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,511 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 4th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
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
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
E
6
0.7
ESE
6
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
1.5
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.2
E
12
0.4
NE
7
0.5
ENE
7
1
S
12
1.2
S
9
2.1
S
12
3.5
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
110
47
44
37
58
49
52
34
18
170
171
84
52
12
16
30
279
224
1215
3511
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
ENE
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
10
NW
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
30
S
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:25PM1.46m
8:08AM0.98m
8:04PM1.48m
8:48AM0.99m
8:42PM1.50m
9:26AM1.00m
9:19PM1.50m
10:05AM1.01m
9:55PM1.49m
10:43AM1.03m
10:31PM1.45m
11:23AM1.05m
11:08PM1.40m
12:06PM1.08m
Low Tide
2:16AM0.25m
1:27PM0.41m
2:54AM0.22m
2:07PM0.40m
3:32AM0.20m
2:47PM0.40m
4:09AM0.19m
3:26PM0.40m
4:45AM0.18m
4:06PM0.42m
5:20AM0.18m
4:49PM0.45m
5:55AM0.19m
rain showers
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
 mm
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
17
16
16
16
16
18
18
17
20
20
17
21
21
15
18
17
13
18
16
13
13
Feels °C
14
14
14
14
14
15
16
14
17
17
14
17
17
12
12
12
8
15
14
6
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
10
1.3
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.7
SSW
5
1
S
12
1.2
S
9
0.3
NE
7
3
S
12
Energy kJ
42
110
47
20
37
17
15
52
34
18
9
171
84
52
25
16
24
279
224
7
2071
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
14
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
S
10
0.5
E
5
0.3
S
16
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.5
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
S
12
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
16
14
24
9
14
47
10
17
24
2
2
8
10
8
6
11
30
21
48
5
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
15
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
S
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
12
0.2
E
11
0.3
NE
7
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
7
6
9
25
8
6
18
4
11
2
4
13
7
6
12
12
11
10
8
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
0.8
E
6
0.8
NNE
5
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
1
NE
6
1.5
NE
6
0.9
NW
4
0.3
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
4
2.1
S
12
3.5
S
13
Energy kJ
136
44
29
58
49
8
3
59
170
26
1
4
3
11
5
7
1215
3511
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
Distance (km)
51
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
114
72
0
0
0
233
76
0
5
17
5
131
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
4
2
2
1
2
9
6
5
5
5
4
2
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
9
6
5
5
8
5
4
5
5
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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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