Coalcliff Surf
BEST CONDITIONS
- SE swell with winds from SW.
- The beach has a steep shore break - during small swells and no wind the southern end of the beach is generally calm and protected by rock platforms to the south.
ACCESS
- Surf club access road, via Lawrence Hargrave Drive.
- Access to Southern rock platforms and Coalcliff pool from Paterson Road through Leader Park.
visit Coalcliff Surf Life Saving Club (sponsored by NiO) - view map

Looking south showing proximity of Surf Club (bottom right) to stream and ocean baths.

Same shot from higher angle

View from Illawarra Escarpment showing railway line in forground.

Looking north, showing large shoals of pebbles and rocks that accumulate along the beach

Beach and rock shelf swamped by heavy seas.