About Coal Cliff
Spectacular shore dive beneath the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge. Flat conditions only—when it's on, explore dramatic gullies to 15m with swim-throughs, caves, and overhangs. The underwater terrain mirrors the cliffs above.
Live Conditions
Score
Azure™ Visibility
Predicted
Wave Height
Offshore
Wind
Knots
Coal Cliff Weather Forecast
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7-day weather forecast for Newcastle, NSW sourced from Open-Meteo. Daily high/low temperatures, conditions and rain probability.
Coal Cliff Swell Forecast
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Site-specific wave heights adjusted for Coal Cliff's exposure, orientation and depth profile. Colour bands: green = ideal, orange = marginal, red = undiveable.
Coal Cliff Tide Chart
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Today's tide chart with optimal dive windows highlighted in green. Upgrade to Essential or Pro to unlock the 5-day tide chart.
Experience
Intermediate
Rating
Site Exposure
Full exposure
Protected
Site Exposure
Open Coast
Full exposure NE–SSW.
Protection Level2/5
Tide SensitivityNot tide dependent
Runoff ImpactModerate
Site BriefWater Temperature
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C
Common Questions
Is Coal Cliff suitable for beginners?
Coal Cliff is best suited to intermediate divers with at least 20–30 logged dives and comfortable buoyancy control.
What is the visibility like at Coal Cliff?
Pelagic's Azure™ model predicts an expected visibility of around 11m at Coal Cliff. Visibility varies with swell, rainfall and tidal conditions — check the live prediction above before heading out.
What is the water temperature at Coal Cliff?
Summer 20–23 °C | Winter 15–17 °C — summer to winter range. A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for winter, while a 3mm or shorty is fine in summer.
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