Coledale Beach
- Surf spot
Coledale Beach is a roughly 400-metre sandy shoreline on Wollongong’s northern coast, close to Lawrence Hargrave Drive and framed by the Illawarra Escarpment. Cliffs to the north and broad rock platforms at either end give the beach a distinct, rugged setting, while Coledale Rock Pool sits beside its southern end. A beachfront reserve provides a picnic area, barbecue facilities, car parking and public toilets. The beach is patrolled in the warmer months and is recognised locally as a surf beach, so conditions should be checked before entering the water.
Records last updated: August 29, 2026
See how it looks today before you go
The Cala app shows you how this cove is doing today: the wind and how sheltered the cove is from it, the sea water temperature, the waves and the UV index. Check before you set off, so the drive is worth it.
- Today's wind and shelter
- Sea water temperature
- Waves and UV index
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Illawarra
- Surface
- Sand
- Parking
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes