Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:55 PM EST on Thursday 29 May 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

Warnings for Friday 30 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

Warnings for Saturday 31 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
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 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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Woronora River
Issued at 02:34 PM EST on Thursday 29 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ON THE HIGH TIDE AT WORONORA BRIDGE LATE THURSDAY EVENING
High tides may cause minor flooding along the Woronora River at Woronora Bridge late Thursday evening.

Woronora River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Woronora River.
The Woronora River at Woronora Bridge is currently at 0.22 metres and falling with the tide.
The Woronora River at Woronora Bridge may reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) on the high tide late Thursday evening.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Friday 30 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georges River at Liverpool Bridge,0.10,Steady,02:15 PM THU 29/05/25
Georges River at Milperra Bridge (AHD),0.48,Falling,02:15 PM THU 29/05/25
Georges River at Picnic Point,0.34,Falling,02:15 PM THU 29/05/25
Woronora River at The Needles,0.15,Steady,02:15 PM THU 29/05/25
Woronora River at Woronora Bridge,0.22,Falling,02:21 PM THU 29/05/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Minor Flood Warning For The Cooks River
Issued at 01:19 PM EST on Thursday 29 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ON THE HIGH TIDE AT TEMPE BRIDGE THURSDAY EVENING
High tides may cause minor flooding along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge during Thursday evening.

Cooks River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooks River at Tempe Bridge.

The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge peaked near 1.38 metres during Wednesday evening, with minor flooding. The river level is currently at 0.32 metres and falling with the tide, below the minor flood level.
The Cooks River at Tempe Bridge may reach the minor flood level (1.30 m) on the high tide during Thursday evening.

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
* Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
* Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
* Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
* Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/greatersydney.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Friday 30 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cooks River at Canterbury Road,0.38,Falling,01:00 PM THU 29/05/25
Cooks River at Tempe Bridge,0.32,Falling,01:00 PM THU 29/05/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.