Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Thursday 03 July 2025
for the period until midnight EST Friday 04 July 2025

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

Wind Warnings for Friday 04 July
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

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

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:59 am Thursday, 3 July 2025.

Damaging winds have eased.

Weather Situation
A series of low pressure systems remain over the Tasman Sea. A secondary low that was moving northwards just offshore from the NSW coast has weakened and winds over elevated terrain have eased.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Damaging winds are no longer occurring over elevated terrain of the Northern Tablelands, Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers, and the Severe Weather Warning for these areas is cancelled.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning for Damaging Surf remains current for parts of the NSW coast. Refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:59 am Thursday, 3 July 2025.

Damaging winds have eased.

Weather Situation
A series of low pressure systems remain over the Tasman Sea. A secondary low that was moving northwards just offshore from the NSW coast has weakened and winds over elevated terrain have eased.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast and Northern Tablelands
Damaging winds are no longer occurring over elevated terrain of the Northern Tablelands, Mid North Coast and Northern Rivers, and the Severe Weather Warning for these areas is cancelled.
A separate Coastal Hazard Warning for Damaging Surf remains current for parts of the NSW coast. Refer to: http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/

The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Keep clear of fallen power lines.
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Beware of fallen trees or debris on the road.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. Note that the landscape may have changed following bushfires.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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 04:10 AM EST on Thursday 03 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 Friday 04 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 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

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra, South Coast and Mid North Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:08 am Thursday, 3 July 2025.


Damaging surf conditions for central and southern NSW

Weather Situation
A series of low pressure systems remain in the Tasman Sea. A secondary low that was moving northwards just offshore from the NSW coast has begun to weaken. Strong to gale force south to southwesterly winds around these lows are generating large and powerful south to southeasterly waves today.
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.
These conditions are expected to begin easing during the day. Initially for southern coastlines later during Thursday 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 Eden Waverider Bouy at 1am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 6.6m was observed at the Batemans Bay Waverider Buoy at 3am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 5.2m was observed at the 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 11:00 am AEST Thursday.
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 4:08 am Thursday, 3 July 2025.


Damaging surf conditions for central and southern NSW

Weather Situation
A series of low pressure systems remain in the Tasman Sea. A secondary low that was moving northwards just offshore from the NSW coast has begun to weaken. Strong to gale force south to southwesterly winds around these lows are generating large and powerful south to southeasterly waves today.
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.
These conditions are expected to begin easing during the day. Initially for southern coastlines later during Thursday 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 Eden Waverider Bouy at 1am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 6.6m was observed at the Batemans Bay Waverider Buoy at 3am on the 2nd July.
A significant wave height of 5.2m was observed at the 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 11:00 am AEST Thursday.
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, Australia

Flood Watch For Sydney Illawarra Coast, South Coast And Snowy Catchments
Issued at 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Watch Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Wallis Lake
Myall River
Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter River
Upper Nepean River
Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean Rivers
Upper Coxs River
Colo River
Macdonald River
Northern Sydney
Southern Sydney
Parramatta River
Cooks River
Georges and Woronora Rivers
Illawarra Coast
Shoalhaven River
St Georges Basin
Clyde River
Moruya and Deua Rivers
Tuross River
Bega River
Towamba River
Bemm, Cann and Genoa Rivers
Snowy River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Upper Nepean, Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean, Shoalhaven, St Georges Basin and Bemm, Cann and Genoa
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Wallis Lake, Myall and Wollombi Brook and Lower Hunter

For the latest flood and weather warnings see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings
For the latest rainfall and river level information see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.