Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 2025
for the period until midnight EDT Thursday 16 January 2025

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 15 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Eden Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Coffs Coast and Batemans Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 16 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:10 am EDT Thursday.
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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 04:29 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 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.

Warnings for Thursday 16 January

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

Warnings for Friday 17 January

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

Fire Weather Warning

for North Western fire weather district

Issued at 04:00 PM EDT on Wednesday 15 January 2025

Weather Situation
Fresh and gusty south to southwesterly winds combined with very dry and warm conditions will result in elevated fire dangers during Thursday. Isolated thunderstorms are possible near the ranges throughout the day, possibly severe with damaging winds the main risk.

For Thursday 16 January:
Extreme Fire Danger for the following areas:
North Western

The NSW Rural Fire Service advises you to:
Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now.
Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.rfs.nsw.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au.
Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency.

For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.rfs.nsw.gov.au.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am EDT Thursday.