Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales
Issued at 4:10 pm EST on Wednesday 17 July 2019
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 18 July 2019.

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 17 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Batemans Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 18 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Batemans Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EST Thursday.

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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local Waters Forecast at
http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind, wave and
weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 3:47 pm EST on Wednesday 17 July 2019
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 18 July 2019.

Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities
such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Thursday 18 July

Hazardous Surf Warning for:
Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

Safety Advice
NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
- People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near
surf-exposed areas.
- Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek
a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
- Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing
or delaying their voyage.
- Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and
wear a lifejacket.
- Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base,
via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management
plan.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EST Thursday.

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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather
conditions for these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine radio.
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