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 1:57 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.


Damaging surf this weekend

Weather Situation
A coastal low pressure system off the north coast is expected to deepen this afternoon 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 5:00 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 1:57 pm Saturday, 2 August 2025.


Damaging surf this weekend

Weather Situation
A coastal low pressure system off the north coast is expected to deepen this afternoon 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 5:00 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 12:05 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, Coffs Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

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

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Saturday.
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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 12:02 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 pm EST Saturday.
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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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