Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

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

Issued at 5:04 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.


Damaging surf this weekend

Weather Situation
A deepening coastal low pressure system off the north coast is bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful easterly waves along the northern and central parts of the coast. The low is forecast to slowly move inland and weaken overnight. A second low will develop near Gold Coast waters and deepen during the weekend, bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful southeasterly waves to northern NSW coasts before the low moves away to the east during Monday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Seal Rocks and Smoky Cape this afternoon, then between Broken Bay and Crowdy Head this evening, possibly locally reaching some Sydney beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease during Sunday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Terrigal, Sydney, Forster, and Norah Head.
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Seal Rocks and the Queensland border from late Sunday afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease early Monday.
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Yamba, Evans Head and Nambucca Heads.


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 pm AEST Saturday.
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 Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:04 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.


Damaging surf this weekend

Weather Situation
A deepening coastal low pressure system off the north coast is bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful easterly waves along the northern and central parts of the coast. The low is forecast to slowly move inland and weaken overnight. A second low will develop near Gold Coast waters and deepen during the weekend, bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful southeasterly waves to northern NSW coasts before the low moves away to the east during Monday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Seal Rocks and Smoky Cape this afternoon, then between Broken Bay and Crowdy Head this evening, possibly locally reaching some Sydney beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease during Sunday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Terrigal, Sydney, Forster, and Norah Head.
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Seal Rocks and the Queensland border from late Sunday afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease early Monday.
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Yamba, Evans Head and Nambucca Heads.


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 pm AEST Saturday.
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

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:48 PM EST on Saturday 02 August 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 and Sydney Coast

Warnings for Sunday 03 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

Warnings for Monday 04 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, 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 am EST Sunday.
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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
New South Wales

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Damaging Winds And Heavy Rainfall

for Mid North Coast, Hunter and parts of Northern Rivers, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:45 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall to impact central and northern parts of eastern NSW today and tomorrow.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system and coastal trough currently located around Port Macquarie is forecast to continue tracking southwest over the Mid North Coast this evening. This system will bring a strong east to southeasterly flow on its southern and southwestern flanks, before it weakens overnight tonight. A second low pressure system currently in the Coral Sea will then rapidly deepen offshore of the NSW and Queensland border on Sunday afternoon, bringing further strong south to southeastely flow over northeast NSW.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands
For AREAS SOUTH OF COFFS HARBOUR: Strong southeasterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over the coastal fringe for the remainder of today. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are also possible over elevated areas today. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also forecast about coastal and inland parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and southern parts of the Northern Tablelands for the remainder of today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 100 mm possible about elevated areas. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm possible about elevated areas. Winds and rainfall are forecast to ease below warning thresholds over coastal areas by late tonight, and over elevated areas by early Sunday morning.
For AREAS NORTH OF COFFS HARBOUR: Strong southerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible about the coastal fringe between Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads, and elevated parts of the Border Ranges, from mid-afternoon on Sunday. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by late Sunday night.
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS: Southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1400 metres this afternoon, easing by the late evening.
Flood Watches and various Flood Warnings are current for eastern catchments and a Coastal Hazard Warning is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Port Macquarie, Scone, Kempsey, Maitland, Murwillumbah and Cabramurra.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Nobby's Signal Station at 4:19 pm.
95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Norah Head at 4:04 pm.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kempsey Airport at 2:23 pm.
Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Cabramurra around 12:00 pm, with a 93 km/h wind gust at 12:02 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* 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 11:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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 And Heavy Rainfall

for Mid North Coast, Hunter and parts of Northern Rivers, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, Northern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Snowy Mountains Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:45 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.

Damaging winds and heavy rainfall to impact central and northern parts of eastern NSW today and tomorrow.

Weather Situation
A low pressure system and coastal trough currently located around Port Macquarie is forecast to continue tracking southwest over the Mid North Coast this evening. This system will bring a strong east to southeasterly flow on its southern and southwestern flanks, before it weakens overnight tonight. A second low pressure system currently in the Coral Sea will then rapidly deepen offshore of the NSW and Queensland border on Sunday afternoon, bringing further strong south to southeastely flow over northeast NSW.
DAMAGING WINDS and HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Central Tablelands, North West Slopes and Plains, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Northern Tablelands
For AREAS SOUTH OF COFFS HARBOUR: Strong southeasterly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible over the coastal fringe for the remainder of today. DAMAGING WINDS averaging 55 to 65 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are also possible over elevated areas today. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is also forecast about coastal and inland parts of the Hunter, Mid North Coast and southern parts of the Northern Tablelands for the remainder of today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 100 mm possible about elevated areas. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 75 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals up to 120 mm possible about elevated areas. Winds and rainfall are forecast to ease below warning thresholds over coastal areas by late tonight, and over elevated areas by early Sunday morning.
For AREAS NORTH OF COFFS HARBOUR: Strong southerly winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with DAMAGING WIND GUSTS of around 90 km/h are possible about the coastal fringe between Coffs Harbour and Tweed Heads, and elevated parts of the Border Ranges, from mid-afternoon on Sunday. Winds are forecast to ease below warning thresholds by late Sunday night.
For the SNOWY MOUNTAINS: Southeasterly DAMAGING WINDS averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are possible over alpine areas above 1400 metres this afternoon, easing by the late evening.
Flood Watches and various Flood Warnings are current for eastern catchments and a Coastal Hazard Warning is also current. Please refer to http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Taree, Newcastle, Gosford, Port Macquarie, Scone, Kempsey, Maitland, Murwillumbah and Cabramurra.
102 km/h wind gust was recorded at Nobby's Signal Station at 4:19 pm.
95 km/h wind gust was recorded at Norah Head at 4:04 pm.
96 km/h wind gust was recorded at Kempsey Airport at 2:23 pm.
Sustained 68 km/h winds were recorded at Cabramurra around 12:00 pm, with a 93 km/h wind gust at 12:02 pm.

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't drive, ride or walk through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* If you are trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and ring 000 if you need rescue.
* Be aware that run-off from rainfall in fire affected areas may behave differently and be more rapid. It may also contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks.
* After bushfires, heavy rain and the loss of foliage can make the ground soft and heavy, leading to a greater chance of landslides.
* 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 11:00 pm AEST Saturday.
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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:05 PM EST on Saturday 02 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 03 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Saturday 02 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Coffs Coast

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

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