Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 05:41 PM EST on Wednesday 06 August 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

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 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, National Water Operations

Minor To Major Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 03:46 PM AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 31

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NARRABRI AND LIKELY AT WEE WAA FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
Along the Namoi River at Narrabri, major flooding is occurring. As floodwaters move downstream, major flooding is likely at Wee Waa from Wednesday evening.
Minor flooding may develop at Bugilbone during Sunday.
Minor flooding is likely at Goangra from Thursday, driven by local flood waters ahead of the arrival of the main flood peak from upstream.

Namoi River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Namoi River.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is currently at 7.87 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Gunnedah is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (7.60 m) Wednesday evening.

The Namoi River at Boggabri is currently at 8.12 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Namoi River at Boggabri may fall below the minor flood level (7.00 m) early Friday morning.

The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri is currently at 6.88 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Narrabri Creek at Narrabri may peak near 7.10 m Wednesday evening, with major flooding.

The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is currently at 6.43 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa is likely to exceed the major flood level (6.70 m) Wednesday evening. The river may reach around 7.00 m Thursday afternoon, with major flooding.

The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 4.40 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may reach the minor flood level (4.90 m) during Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.28 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Namoi River at Goangra is likely to reach the minor flood level (5.50 m) Thursday morning, driven by local floodwaters. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 10:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Piallamore,2.54,falling,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Cockburn River at Mulla Crossing,1.16,steady,3:00 pm Wed 06/08/25
Goonoo Goonoo Creek at Goonoo Goonoo,1.63,steady,3:27 pm Wed 06/08/25
Peel River at Tamworth,1.62,falling,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Peel River at Carroll Gap,2.70,steady,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,2.41,steady,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,2.53,falling,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,2.30,falling,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,7.87,falling,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,8.11,falling,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,6.91,rising,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Glencoe Wee Waa,6.43,steady,3:15 pm Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,4.40,steady,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.29,steady,3:30 pm Wed 06/08/25

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 Hunter River And Wollombi Brook
Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Wednesday 06 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT MAITLAND AND BULGA
Flooding on the Hunter River and Wollombi Brook is easing, with river levels at Maitland and Bulga likely to fall below the minor flood level later today.

Wollombi Brook:
Minor flooding is occurring at Bulga.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is currently at 3.09 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Wollombi Brook at Bulga is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) later Wednesday afternoon or evening.

Lower Hunter:
Minor flooding is occurring at Maitland.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is currently at 6.52 m AHD and falling, with minor flooding.
The Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.90 m AHD) later Wednesday afternoon or evening.

The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace peaked at 2.32 m AHD around 08:00 pm Tuesday 5 August, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 1.90 m AHD and falling.
The Hunter River at Raymond Terrace is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m AHD). No further flooding is expected.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 07 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Goulburn River at Sandy Hollow,2.27,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Kingdon Ponds at Scone,0.54,steady,9:42 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Aberdeen,3.68,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Muswellbrook,2.54,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Denman,3.19,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Wollombi,2.53,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Wollombi Brook at Bulga,3.09,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Liddell Pump Stn,7.17,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Singleton,6.04,falling,10:00 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Greta,7.07,falling,9:45 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Maitland Belmore Bridge,6.45,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Raymond Terrace,1.88,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Hexham Bridge,0.81,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25
Hunter River at Stockton,0.04,falling,10:15 am Wed 06/08/25

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.