Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Cancellation of Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 01:07 PM EST on Friday 04 July 2025

Weather Situation
Hazardous surf conditions have now eased.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Friday.
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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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The St Georges Basin
Issued at 10:46 AM AEST on Friday 04 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT SUSSEX INLET ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON ON THE HIGH TIDE
River levels fell below the minor flood level at Sussex Inlet on Thursday night. However, renewed minor flooding is likely in the St Georges Basin at Sussex Inlet during Friday afternoon on the high tide. Further renewed minor flooding is also possible on Saturday afternoon on the high tide.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.

St Georges Basin:
Minor flooding is likely at Sussex Inlet on Friday and Saturday on the high tide.

The Sussex Inlet is currently at 0.71 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Sussex Inlet is likely to reach around the minor flood level (0.90 m) Friday afternoon. Renewed rises to the minor flood level (0.90 m) are again possible Saturday afternoon on 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 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 05 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Tomerong Creek at Hawken Rd,1.12,steady,10:43 am Fri 04/07/25
St Georges Basin at Island Point,0.925,steady,10:30 am Fri 04/07/25
Sussex Inlet,0.71,steady,10:34 am Fri 04/07/25

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Friday 04 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 04 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Friday 04 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday.
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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

Final Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 09:16 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT NORTH RICHMOND
River levels along the Hawkesbury River at North Richmond fell below the minor flood level Thursday evening, after a minor flood peak Thursday afternoon. River levels at North Richmond and downstream are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
No further flooding is expected.

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Hawkesbury River.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS peaked at 4.01 m around 02:00 pm Thursday 3 July, with minor flooding, and fell below the minor flood level (3.80 m) around 08:00 pm Thursday. The river is currently at 3.72 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.80 m). No further flooding is expected.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.621,falling,7:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.152,falling,5:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.528,falling,8:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.139,steady,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,2.54,falling,9:07 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,2.31,falling,9:13 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,0.754,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.741,steady,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,3.71,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,3.34,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.613,steady,8:45 pm Thu 03/07/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.41,steady,7:15 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,1.74,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,1.15,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.62,falling,9:00 pm Thu 03/07/25

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

Final Flood Warning For The Shoalhaven River
Issued at 11:32 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED AT NOWRA AND TERARA
River levels along the Shoalhaven River have peaked on Wednesday and no further flooding is expected.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Shoalhaven River:
No further flooding is expected along the Shoalhaven River.

The Shoalhaven River at Nowra peaked at 2.33 m AHD around 05:00 pm Wednesday 2 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.45 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Nowra is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.30 m AHD).

The Shoalhaven River at Terara peaked at 2.22 m AHD around 04:15 pm Wednesday 2 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.40 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Shoalhaven River at Terara is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.20 m AHD).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Shoalhaven River at Mountview,2.785,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Hillview,4.546,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Fossickers Flat,4.56,falling,11:28 am Thu 03/07/25
Kangaroo River at Hampden Bridge,2.2,falling,11:28 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Tallowa Dam,1.201,falling,11:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Grassy Gully,6.521,falling,10:00 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Nowra,1.45,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25
Shoalhaven River at Terara,1.40,falling,11:15 am Thu 03/07/25

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.