When using wind data, it is important to remember most coastal stations are located on land so wind speeds may be unrepresentative of the actual wind conditions further out to sea. The reasons for this include:
- the decrease in wind speed over the land due to the generally rougher land surface.
- the effects of local topography, especially funnelling near and around headlands.
- the effects of inshore sea and land breezes.
Some stations are a good distance away from the coast but have been included as they provide some helpful information in areas where there are no other weather stations.
Note: Values for the distance in kilometres from the coast have been rounded up to one decimal place. Values of less than 0.2 km (200 metres) are identified as 'on the coast'.
| Station name | Metres above sea level | Kilometres from coast | Site of anemometer |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH COAST | |||
| Cape Byron | 95 m | On the coast | On cliff top |
| Ballina | 1 m | 4 km | Airport |
| Evans Head | 63 m | 1 km | On sand hill |
| Yamba | 29 m | On the coast | On headland |
| MID NORTH COAST | |||
| Coffs Harbour | 5 m | 1 km | Airport |
| Smoky Cape | 117 m | On the coast | On high headland |
| Port Macquarie Airport | 4 m | 5 km | Airport |
| Taree Airport | 8 m | 7 km | Airport |
| HUNTER | |||
| Williamtown | 9 m | 4 km | Airport |
| Newcastle Nobbys | 33 m | On the coast | On sand spit |
| Norah Head | 19 m | On the coast | Back from cliff top |
| SYDNEY | |||
| North Head | 90 m | 0.2 km | On cliff top |
| Sydney Harbour | 5 m | In Port Jackson | West Channel Beacon [Wedding Cake West] |
| Fort Denison | 2 m | In Port Jackson | Fort Denison mast |
| Sydney Airport | 6 m | In Botany Bay | On runway |
| Little Bay | 22 m | 0.5 km | On golf course |
| Kurnell | 4 m | In Botany Bay | On pier |
| ILLAWARRA | |||
| Bellambi | 10 m | On the coast | On low headland |
| Kiama | 16 m | On the coast | On headland |
| Point Perpendicular | 85 m | On the coast | On cliff top - poor exposure in onshore flow |
| Wattamolla | 44 m | On the coast | On cliff top |
| SOUTH COAST | |||
| Ulladulla | 36 m | 0.5 km | On sports oval |
| Moruya Airport | 4 m | 0.5 km | Airport |
| Moruya Heads | 17 m | On the coast | On small headland |
| Narooma | 25 m | On the coast | On small headland |
| Montague Island | 52 m | On the coast | East side of rounded island |
| Merimbula | 2 m | 1 km | Airport |
| Green Cape | 19 m | On the coast | On a narrow promontory |
| ISLANDS | |||
| Lord Howe Island | 5 m | On the coast | Airport, mountain nearby |
| Norfolk Island | 112 m | 1.5 km | On plateau |
