Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Issued: 3 am 19 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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,621 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with ENE 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 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 19th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 24th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
3
2
0
2
1
1
!
0
0
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
1.3
NE
11
1
NE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
1.6
S
9
2
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
3
S
9
1.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.3
S
10
2.2
S
13
2.1
S
12
1.8
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
186
391
233
91
91
93
61
430
600
343
264
186
117
74
1315
607
2454
1102
1634
1248
763
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
15
NNW
5
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
S
10
SW
10
WSW
15
S
10
W
20
W
5
S
10
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:06PM1.12m
11:58PM1.52m
1:03PM1.13m
00:51AM1.38m
2:00PM1.16m
1:47AM1.23m
2:56PM1.20m
2:46AM1.11m
3:49PM1.25m
3:48AM1.01m
4:37PM1.29m
4:50AM0.96m
5:22PM1.34m
Low Tide
5:36PM0.38m
6:50AM0.10m
6:39PM0.44m
7:38AM0.17m
7:48PM0.49m
8:23AM0.24m
9:00PM0.51m
9:08AM0.31m
10:10PM0.49m
9:51AM0.36m
11:14PM0.45m
10:35AM0.40m
00:08AM0.40m
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clear
clear
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
21
21
15
19
19
13
18
17
14
16
15
11
17
16
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
18
18
11
15
15
10
15
14
11
12
11
8
13
14
7
7
7
9
9
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
11
1.3
NE
11
1
NE
11
0.7
NE
8
0.6
ENE
11
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
1.1
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.6
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
ENE
9
1.5
S
12
2.5
S
12
2
S
10
2.2
S
13
2.1
S
12
1.8
SSE
11
Energy kJ
186
391
233
59
91
93
61
211
481
343
264
186
117
74
8
607
1747
792
1634
1248
763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
S
16
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.9
SSE
17
0.1
NE
9
0.2
S
23
Energy kJ
41
37
17
91
30
40
55
61
57
52
33
32
81
17
8
8
516
3
43
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
13
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
S
15
0.1
NE
5
0.3
S
19
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
S
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
7
45
57
52
13
7
4
1
17
1
65
18
15
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
5
1.5
NNE
6
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.4
WSW
3
1.6
S
9
2
S
9
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
3
S
9
2
S
8
3
S
12
2.3
S
10
Energy kJ
88
140
2
1
2
2
4
430
600
2
6
1315
555
2454
1102
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
4
5
5
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
18
5
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
0
24
0
5
0
5
51
66
17
23
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
2
2
2
1
4
5
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
4
3
1
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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