Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Issued: 3 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
18.4° 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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jun 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 28th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
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
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
1
SE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.8
E
9
1
E
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
10
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
122
129
183
177
154
151
108
73
94
73
58
33
26
45
32
18
88
70
13
20
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NE
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:04PM1.38m
6:40AM0.94m
6:45PM1.42m
7:26AM0.96m
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
Low Tide
00:54AM0.35m
12:02PM0.43m
1:36AM0.29m
12:45PM0.43m
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
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
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4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
4:57
4:57
 mm
2
8
1
5
4
3
1
7
Temp °C
15
14
15
14
13
14
14
13
16
15
14
17
17
15
19
20
16
23
22
15
17
Feels °C
13
13
11
10
9
13
12
11
14
13
13
15
15
12
17
18
14
20
19
13
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
1
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.2
S
18
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
0.8
SE
7
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
Energy kJ
61
122
35
24
177
154
151
65
53
94
73
58
33
13
45
32
13
88
70
65
24
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
ESE
13
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.2
S
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
16
0.3
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
NE
5
0.2
S
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.4
E
8
Energy kJ
66
11
23
6
34
49
41
11
23
19
17
46
15
26
8
10
18
14
14
13
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
18
0.1
E
15
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
15
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
S
12
0.2
E
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
SE
6
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.1
E
12
Energy kJ
2
5
26
5
53
39
16
1
9
24
24
6
17
15
11
9
2
2
8
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
8
1.3
SSE
8
0.8
E
9
1
E
6
0.6
NE
4
0.3
NNW
3
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
NE
5
1
NE
5
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
N
4
0.5
NW
3
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
129
183
108
73
8
1
1
8
49
16
9
6
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
17
5
11
51
11
6
5
0
0
18
0
0
10
1
0
1
5
18
0
10
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
6
9
7
6
5
7
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
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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