Coalcliff Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.23° S 151.00° E

Coalcliff Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Coalcliff sea temperature is
17.8° C
0.2° 

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


Coalcliff surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, E swell with 1,379 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coalcliff this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Coalcliff in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
2.5
S
8
2.5
S
10
2.3
S
8
1.7
S
7
1.7
SSE
6
1.4
E
8
1.8
ESE
9
1.5
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
52
16
13
25
9
8
27
35
870
1131
601
274
227
273
505
320
260
271
381
416
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
W
10
NW
20
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
S
20
S
15
SW
25
S
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
15
S
10
S
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:29PM1.67m
7:19AM1.08m
7:24PM1.74m
8:15AM1.12m
8:16PM1.78m
9:07AM1.15m
9:06PM1.78m
9:56AM1.18m
9:55PM1.71m
10:45AM1.20m
10:42PM1.60m
11:33AM1.22m
11:29PM1.46m
Low Tide
11:49AM0.29m
1:23AM0.06m
12:47PM0.27m
2:17AM-0.01m
1:43PM0.24m
3:08AM-0.05m
2:36PM0.23m
3:56AM-0.06m
3:29PM0.24m
4:41AM-0.02m
4:22PM0.27m
5:24AM0.04m
5:16PM0.33m
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7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
6:58
6:58
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5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
5:04
5:05
5:05
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Temp °C
15
14
11
18
17
12
18
17
13
15
14
12
14
14
13
14
15
14
16
16
14
Feels °C
8
8
6
12
12
9
13
12
8
10
9
8
9
10
10
10
11
10
13
14
12
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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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