Warnings

Hazardous Surf Warning for Macquarie and Hunter coasts. Cancellation for Sydney Coast Sat 27 Apr 2024

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
  
Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales 

Issued at 04:45 AM EST on Saturday 27 April 2024

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, particularly for south facing beaches.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Sydney 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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