Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:47 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 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:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Saturday 17 January

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
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 Friday.
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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
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 04:00 AM EDT on Friday 16 January 2026
for the period until midnight EDT Saturday 17 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Friday 16 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Sydney Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 17 January
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast and Eden Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 10:00 am EDT Friday.
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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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