View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:05 pm EDT on Monday 5 January 2026.
Weather Situation
A trough brushing the north coast is bringing onshore south to southeasterly winds. Winds will gradually turn northeasterly from Tuesday onwards and continue freshening mid to late this week as a slow-moving high pressure system strengthens over the Tasman Sea while extending a ridge to the coastal areas.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- Northerly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots south of Cape Byron during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Cape Byron.
- Swell
- Southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Tuesday 6 January
- Winds
- Northerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the early morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, decreasing below 0.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to below 1 metre around midday.
- Swell
- Southeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon.
Wednesday 7 January
- Winds
- East to southeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Thursday 8 January
- Winds
- East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Please be awareWind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- See detailed wind and wave forecasts on MetEye
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre - explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 10:00 pm EDT Monday.
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