Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 11:14 AM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 03 July 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 02 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 03 July
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Byron Coast and Coffs Coast

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:52 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous coastal low persisting about eastern NSW and southern ACT.

Weather Situation
A mature low-pressure system is currently located offshore of the southern Mid North Coast, and is forecast to gradually track northeastwards into the Tasman Sea throughout today. However, a secondary lobe of the complex low will approach southern coasts into the evening, leading to a renewed burst of damaging winds about coastal localities. Winds are expected to ease as the entire low system tracks further east into the Tasman during Thursday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible today along parts of the coastal fringe from the South Coast through to the Mid North Coast, including Wollongong, eastern Sydney Metropolitan and Newcastle. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Thursday morning.
DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible for parts of the Snowy Mountains and southern ACT this morning, easing below warning thresholds during the afternoon.
Strong to DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about parts of the Northern Tablelands, the Mid North Coast hinterland and about the Border Ranges, and are expected to continue through to Thursday morning.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for parts of the NSW coast. Refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include eastern Sydney Metropolitan, Newcastle, Wollongong, Tenterfield, Mt Ginini and Moruya Heads.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Southern Tablelands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Significant rainfall observations:
88.5 mm was recorded at Oranmeir in the 6 hours to 3:22 am.
108 mm was recorded at Nowra in the 6 hours to 12:02 am.
133 mm was recorded at Morton in the 6 hours to 11:43 pm.
116 mm was recorded at Vincentia in the 6 hours to 9:37 pm.
121 mm was recorded at Greenwell Point in the 6 hours to 9:10 pm.
112 mm was recorded at Currarong in the 6 hours to 8:42 pm.
Significant wind observations:
100 km/h gust was recorded at Kiama at 5:57 am.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Wedding Cake at 5:43 am.
94 km/h gust was recorded at Sydney Airport at 5:35 am.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Moss Vale at 5:31 am.
98 km/h gust was recorded at Kurnell at 5:25 am.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Bellambi at 4:37 am.
100 km/h gust was recorded at Jervis Bay Airfield at 7:36 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Point Perpendicular at 7:33 pm.
104 km/h gust was recorded at Ulladulla at 7:21 pm.
93 km/h gust was recorded at Wanganderry at 7:04 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Penrith at 6:27 pm.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Wollongong at 6:21 pm.
93 km/h gust was recorded at Nowra at 5:45 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds

for parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory, Northern Tablelands and South West Slopes Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:52 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.

Damaging winds with a vigorous coastal low persisting about eastern NSW and southern ACT.

Weather Situation
A mature low-pressure system is currently located offshore of the southern Mid North Coast, and is forecast to gradually track northeastwards into the Tasman Sea throughout today. However, a secondary lobe of the complex low will approach southern coasts into the evening, leading to a renewed burst of damaging winds about coastal localities. Winds are expected to ease as the entire low system tracks further east into the Tasman during Thursday morning.
DAMAGING WINDS for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains, Australian Capital Territory and Northern Tablelands
DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible today along parts of the coastal fringe from the South Coast through to the Mid North Coast, including Wollongong, eastern Sydney Metropolitan and Newcastle. Winds are expected to ease below warning thresholds during Thursday morning.
DAMAGING SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY WIND GUSTS around 90 km/h are possible for parts of the Snowy Mountains and southern ACT this morning, easing below warning thresholds during the afternoon.
Strong to DAMAGING WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely about parts of the Northern Tablelands, the Mid North Coast hinterland and about the Border Ranges, and are expected to continue through to Thursday morning.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning is also current for parts of the NSW coast. Refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include eastern Sydney Metropolitan, Newcastle, Wollongong, Tenterfield, Mt Ginini and Moruya Heads.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Southern Tablelands district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Significant rainfall observations:
88.5 mm was recorded at Oranmeir in the 6 hours to 3:22 am.
108 mm was recorded at Nowra in the 6 hours to 12:02 am.
133 mm was recorded at Morton in the 6 hours to 11:43 pm.
116 mm was recorded at Vincentia in the 6 hours to 9:37 pm.
121 mm was recorded at Greenwell Point in the 6 hours to 9:10 pm.
112 mm was recorded at Currarong in the 6 hours to 8:42 pm.
Significant wind observations:
100 km/h gust was recorded at Kiama at 5:57 am.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Wedding Cake at 5:43 am.
94 km/h gust was recorded at Sydney Airport at 5:35 am.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Moss Vale at 5:31 am.
98 km/h gust was recorded at Kurnell at 5:25 am.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Bellambi at 4:37 am.
100 km/h gust was recorded at Jervis Bay Airfield at 7:36 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Point Perpendicular at 7:33 pm.
104 km/h gust was recorded at Ulladulla at 7:21 pm.
93 km/h gust was recorded at Wanganderry at 7:04 pm.
102 km/h gust was recorded at Penrith at 6:27 pm.
91 km/h gust was recorded at Wollongong at 6:21 pm.
93 km/h gust was recorded at Nowra at 5:45 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southern Tablelands

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Secure or put away loose items around your house, yard and balcony.
* Keep at least 8 metres away from fallen power lines or objects that may be energised, such as fences.
* Trees that have been damaged by fire are likely to be more unstable and more likely to fall.
* Report fallen power lines to either Ausgrid (131 388), Endeavour Energy (131 003), Essential Energy (132 080) or Evoenergy (131 093) as shown on your power bill.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
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 Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:50 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.


Damaging surf conditions for central and southern NSW

Weather Situation
A coastal low pressure system offshore from the Mid North Coast is expected to move slowly northeast into the Tasman Sea during today. A secondary lobe of low pressure is then forecast to approach the southern coasts during the evening. Strong to gale force south to southwesterly winds around these lows are expected to generate large and powerful south to southeasterly waves, with damaging surf conditions persisting into Thursday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are likely for coastlines between Seal Rocks and the New South Wales/Victorian border today and Thursday.
These conditions are expected to begin easing during Thursday, initially for southern coastlines during the morning, and may ease throughout the warning area by late Thursday afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is also current for DAMAGING WINDS. Refer http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Wamberal, The Entrance, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Eden.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at the Port Kembla Waverider Buoy at 5pm on the 1st of July.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at Eden Waverider Bouy at 1am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 6.6m was observed at Batemans Bay Waverider Buoy at 3am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 5.2m was observed at Sydney Waverider Buoy at 9am on the 2nd July.


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 5:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
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 Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:50 am Wednesday, 2 July 2025.


Damaging surf conditions for central and southern NSW

Weather Situation
A coastal low pressure system offshore from the Mid North Coast is expected to move slowly northeast into the Tasman Sea during today. A secondary lobe of low pressure is then forecast to approach the southern coasts during the evening. Strong to gale force south to southwesterly winds around these lows are expected to generate large and powerful south to southeasterly waves, with damaging surf conditions persisting into Thursday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are likely for coastlines between Seal Rocks and the New South Wales/Victorian border today and Thursday.
These conditions are expected to begin easing during Thursday, initially for southern coastlines during the morning, and may ease throughout the warning area by late Thursday afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is also current for DAMAGING WINDS. Refer http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Wamberal, The Entrance, Sydney, Wollongong, Batemans Bay and Eden.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at the Port Kembla Waverider Buoy at 5pm on the 1st of July.
A significant wave height of 6.4m was observed at Eden Waverider Bouy at 1am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 6.6m was observed at Batemans Bay Waverider Buoy at 3am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 5.2m was observed at Sydney Waverider Buoy at 9am on the 2nd July.


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 5:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
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

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 10:37 AM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Illawarra, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, heavy rain and showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Wednesday and Thursday. Areas likely to be affected include the Illawarra, South Coast and Snowy Mountains forecast districts and parts of the Mid North Coast, Hunter, Northern Tablelands, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, North West Slopes & Plains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes and Lower Western forecast districts
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Central West Slopes & Plains, South West Slopes and Lower Western forecast districts has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Wednesday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:06 AM EST on Wednesday 02 July 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Thursday 03 July

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

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 pm EST Wednesday.
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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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