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 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, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For Lake Macquarie
Issued at 03:57 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BELMONT EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since has caused water level rises across the Lake Macquarie catchment. Minor flooding is possible at Belmont early Thursday morning.
Further rainfall is forecast, which may cause further rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Lake Macquarie:
Minor flooding is possible at Lake Macquarie at Belmont.

Lake Macquarie at Belmont is currently at 0.62 m AHD and rising, below the minor flood level.
Lake Macquarie at Belmont may reach around the minor flood level (0.70 m AHD) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible.

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 warning will be issued by 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Lake Macquarie at Marmong Point,0.67,steady,3:45 am Thu 03/07/25
Lake Macquarie at Belmont,0.593,steady,3:45 am Thu 03/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Hawkesbury And Nepean Rivers
Issued at 10:41 PM AEST on Wednesday 02 July 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PENRITH AND NORTH RICHMOND FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING
A vigorous low pressure system has resulted in moderate to heavy rainfall over the Hawkesbury Nepean River catchment during Tuesday into Wednesday. This has resulted in river level rises along the Hawkesbury and Nepean Rivers.
Minor flooding is possible at Penrith and North Richmond from early Thursday morning.
Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Menangle.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Upper Nepean River at Menangle.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge peaked at 5.92 m around 03:45 pm Wednesday 2 July, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.03 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.20 m).

The Nepean River at Camden Weir peaked below the minor flood level and is currently at 3.54 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Camden Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.80 m).

Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Hawkesbury and Lower Nepean River.
The Nepean River at Penrith is currently at 2.19 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Penrith may reach around the minor flood level (3.90 m) early Thursday morning.

The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS is currently at 1.04 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS may exceed the minor flood level (3.80 m) early Thursday morning. The river may reach around 4.50 m Thursday morning, with minor flooding.

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 warning will be issued by 06:00 AM AEST on Thursday 03 July 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,4.026,falling,9:00 pm Wed 02/07/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.42,steady,7:00 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.71,steady,9:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,0.069,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,5.03,falling,10:30 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,3.47,falling,10:25 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,2.09,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Penrith,2.192,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,1.162,steady,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Grose River at Grose Wold (Burralow),1.529,falling,9:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,1.045,rising,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,1.18,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,1.87,steady,9:45 pm Wed 02/07/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,0.22,steady,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,0.64,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.38,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.29,falling,10:15 pm Wed 02/07/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

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.