Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

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Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:54 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Winds have eased over coastal areas of southern NSW.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low over the southern Tasman Sea has moved further to the east. This has led to an easing of severe conditions over New South Wales.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
This warning is now cancelled.
A 115 km/h wind gust was recorded at Point Perpendicular (near Jervis Bay) at 4:23 pm.
A 119 km/h wind gust was recorded more recently at Montague Island Lighthouse at 4:23 pm.
A 130 km/h wind gust was recorded at Montague Island Lighthouse at 1:53 pm.
A 118 km/h wind gust was recorded at Green Cape at 11:41 am.
A 118 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mallacoota (Victoria) at 10:07 am.

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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:54 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.

Winds have eased over coastal areas of southern NSW.

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low over the southern Tasman Sea has moved further to the east. This has led to an easing of severe conditions over New South Wales.
cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast
This warning is now cancelled.
A 115 km/h wind gust was recorded at Point Perpendicular (near Jervis Bay) at 4:23 pm.
A 119 km/h wind gust was recorded more recently at Montague Island Lighthouse at 4:23 pm.
A 130 km/h wind gust was recorded at Montague Island Lighthouse at 1:53 pm.
A 118 km/h wind gust was recorded at Green Cape at 11:41 am.
A 118 km/h wind gust was recorded at Mallacoota (Victoria) at 10:07 am.

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.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 4:38 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.


Damaging surf for central and southern coasts

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low offshore the southern New South Wales coast is generating gale to storm force southerly winds and very large, powerful seas. The low is expected to move slowly east into the Tasman Sea and weaken during this evening.
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 between the NSW/VIC border and Seal Rocks, particularly for south facing beaches. Minor sea water flooding of low lying south facing coastal areas is also possible during the early Saturday morning high tide.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease later today.
Separate Severe Weather and Hazardous Surf Warnings are current at the time of issue.
See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Stockton, Terrigal/Wamberal, The Entrance, Sydney, Coogee, Cronulla, Bondi, Wollongong, Ulladulla and Eden.
8m significant wave height observed at the Eden wave buoy.
5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy.
5m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 4:38 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.


Damaging surf for central and southern coasts

Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low offshore the southern New South Wales coast is generating gale to storm force southerly winds and very large, powerful seas. The low is expected to move slowly east into the Tasman Sea and weaken during this evening.
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 between the NSW/VIC border and Seal Rocks, particularly for south facing beaches. Minor sea water flooding of low lying south facing coastal areas is also possible during the early Saturday morning high tide.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease later today.
Separate Severe Weather and Hazardous Surf Warnings are current at the time of issue.
See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Stockton, Terrigal/Wamberal, The Entrance, Sydney, Coogee, Cronulla, Bondi, Wollongong, Ulladulla and Eden.
8m significant wave height observed at the Eden wave buoy.
5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy.
5m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water.
* Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500.
Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEDT Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.