Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:26 PM EST on Friday 18 April 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:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Saturday 19 April

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

Warnings for Sunday 20 April

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie 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 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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 01:04 PM EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT GOANGRA
No further flooding is expected along the Namoi River. No significant rainfall is forecast across the Namoi catchment for the next few days.

Namoi River:
Flooding has eased along the lower Namoi River around Goangra.
The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.38 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Goangra is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.50 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/northwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,0.84,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,0.35,Steady,12:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Peel River at Tamworth Road Bridge,-0.15,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Peel River at Carrol Gap,0.86,Steady,01:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Manilla,0.93,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,0.61,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,0.50,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,0.97,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,0.71,Steady,01:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,0.49,Steady,01:00 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),1.15,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,1.27,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.38,Steady,12:45 PM WED 16/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.