IDN28522

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 5:40 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024.

Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Saturday, 18 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for
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.

IDN20400

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 11:28 AM EST on Friday 17 May 2024.

Wind Warnings for Friday 17 May

Gale Warning for the following areas
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Wind Warnings for Saturday 18 May

Gale Warning for the following areas
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Strong Wind Warning for the following areas
Sydney Enclosed Waters

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Friday.

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.