Forecast

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 10:29 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.


Damaging surf for central and southern coasts

Weather Situation
A low pressure system in the Tasman Sea is moving eastward, generating strong to gale force south to southwest winds and large, powerful seas that are continuing to affect the New South Wales coast. The low is expected to continue moving east and weaken later 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.
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.
A Hazardous Surf Warning is 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 at 1:00pm on the 27th March
5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy at 2:00am on the 28th March
5.4m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy at 7:00am on the 28th March


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 5:00 pm 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 10:29 am Saturday, 28 March 2026.


Damaging surf for central and southern coasts

Weather Situation
A low pressure system in the Tasman Sea is moving eastward, generating strong to gale force south to southwest winds and large, powerful seas that are continuing to affect the New South Wales coast. The low is expected to continue moving east and weaken later 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.
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.
A Hazardous Surf Warning is 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 at 1:00pm on the 27th March
5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy at 2:00am on the 28th March
5.4m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy at 7:00am on the 28th March


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 5:00 pm 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.