Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 05:48 AM EDT on Saturday 28 March 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Sunday 29 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 28 March
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters and Coffs Coast

Wind Warnings for Sunday 29 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Saturday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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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

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Warning to Sheep Graziers

for Northern Tablelands, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts

Issued at 04:34 AM EDT on Saturday 28 March 2026

Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Northern Tablelands, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts
Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and southwesterly winds are expected during Saturday. Areas likely to be affected include the Snowy Mountains forecast district and parts of the Northern Tablelands, South Coast, Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts. There is a risk of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.
Cancellation of Warning to Sheep Graziers for the following areas:
Illawarra forecast district
The Warning to Sheep Graziers for the Illawarra forecast district has been cancelled.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EDT Saturday.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:34 AM EDT on Saturday 28 March 2026

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 Sunday 29 March

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 pm EDT 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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