Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 06:15 AM EST on Thursday 11 September 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 12 September 2025

Wind Warnings for Thursday 11 September
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Friday 12 September
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm 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, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Georges River
Issued at 05:05 AM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LIVERPOOL AND MILPERRA THURSDAY MORNING.
Moderate rainfall has been observed over the Georges River catchment since Wednesday morning. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for Thursday. This may cause minor flooding along the Georges River at Liverpool and Milperra Bridge Thursday morning.

Georges River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Georges River.
The Georges River at Liverpool is currently at 1.45 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Georges River at Liverpool may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) Thursday morning.

The Georges River at Milperra is currently at 0.87 m AHD and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Georges River at Milperra may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m AHD) Thursday morning as riverine flows combine with the high tide.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 08:30 AM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georges River at Liverpool,1.45,rising,4:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Georges River at Milperra,0.87,falling,4:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Georges River at Picnic Point,0.28,falling,4:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Woronora River at The Needles,1.95,steady,4:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Woronora River at Woronora Bridge,0.07,falling,4:53 am Thu 11/09/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Metropolitan, Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:19 am Thursday, 11 September 2025.


Damaging Surf Conditions for central NSW.

Weather Situation
A coastal low pressure system offshore from the central NSW coast is tracking to the northeast over the Tasman Sea. Gale to storm force south to southwesterly winds around the low are expected to generate large and powerful surf conditions today, with damaging surf possible.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is possible between approximately Seal Rocks and Port Hacking from this morning, particularly for southern facing beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Norah Head, Seal Rocks, Nelson Bay and The Entrance.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Thursday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Metropolitan, Mid North Coast and Hunter Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:19 am Thursday, 11 September 2025.


Damaging Surf Conditions for central NSW.

Weather Situation
A coastal low pressure system offshore from the central NSW coast is tracking to the northeast over the Tasman Sea. Gale to storm force south to southwesterly winds around the low are expected to generate large and powerful surf conditions today, with damaging surf possible.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to localised damage and coastal erosion is possible between approximately Seal Rocks and Port Hacking from this morning, particularly for southern facing beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease this evening.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Norah Head, Seal Rocks, Nelson Bay and The Entrance.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Thursday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Nepean River
Issued at 03:31 AM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT MENANGLE EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Hawkesbury and Nepean River catchments since Wednesday morning. Rainfall is likely to continue into Thursday morning, however, should mostly clear during the remainder of the day. Minor flooding is likely at Menangle early Thursday morning.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Upper Nepean River.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 4.23 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.20 m) early Thursday morning. The river may reach around 7.40 m Thursday morning, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 07:00 AM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,1.95,rising,1:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Nattai River at The Causeway,0.71,rising,2:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,-0.54,rising,3:00 am Thu 11/09/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,4.23,rising,3:25 am Thu 11/09/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.87,rising,3:26 am Thu 11/09/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,0.41,rising,3:00 am Thu 11/09/25
Nepean River at Penrith,1.69,rising,3:00 am Thu 11/09/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,2.29,steady,3:00 am Thu 11/09/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,0.88,rising,3:00 am Thu 11/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,1.31,rising,3:15 am Thu 11/09/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.17,steady,2:45 am Thu 11/09/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.23,steady,1:18 am Thu 11/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,0.98,falling,3:15 am Thu 11/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.77,falling,3:15 am Thu 11/09/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.46,falling,3:15 am Thu 11/09/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 01:44 PM AEST on Wednesday 10 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TEMPE BRIDGE ON THURSDAY MORNING'S HIGH TIDE
Moderate, possibly heavy, rainfall is forecast in the Cooks River catchment today and early Thursday. This is likely to cause river level rises which may lead to minor flooding at Tempe Bridge in combination with Thursday morning's high tide.

Cooks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River at Tempe.

The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge is currently at 0.08 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may peak near the minor flood level (1.30 m AHD) Thursday morning as river flows combine with the high tide.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 11 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,0.18,falling,1:30 pm Wed 10/09/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.08,falling,1:30 pm Wed 10/09/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.