Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:45 AM EST on Sunday 31 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:
Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra 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 EST Sunday.
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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 04:10 AM EST on Sunday 31 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 31 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 31 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Eden Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Sunday.
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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, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Namoi River
Issued at 11:51 AM AEST on Saturday 30 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 82

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BUGILBONE AND POSSIBLE AT GOANGRA MID NEXT WEEK
The flood peak along the Namoi River, resulting from recent rainfall, is approaching Bugilbone, where moderate flooding is occurring.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with renewed river level rises likely from Saturday afternoon. River levels may reach around the moderate flood level by mid next week.

Namoi River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Namoi River at Bugilbone. Minor flooding is occurring at Goangra, with moderate flooding possible.
The Namoi River at Bugilbone is currently at 5.53 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (5.50 m).
The Namoi River at Bugilbone may peak near 5.80 m during Sunday, with moderate flooding.

The Namoi River at Goangra is currently at 5.67 m and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are likely from Saturday afternoon, continuing into mid next week. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (6.70 m) Wednesday morning.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 31 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Peel River at Carroll Gap,1.49,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Manilla,1.54,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Mooki River at Breeza Station,1.08,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Coxs Creek at Boggabri,1.07,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Gunnedah,2.36,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Boggabri,3.25,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Narrabri Creek at Narrabri,2.01,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Wee Waa (Glencoe),2.53,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Bugilbone,5.54,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25
Namoi River at Goangra,5.67,steady,11:30 am Sat 30/08/25

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.