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Forecast issued at 5:49 am EDT on Saturday 28 March 2026.
Weather Situation
A vigorous coastal low has formed off the south coast, whipping up very strong south to southwesterly winds and large, powerful waves along the southern half of the coast, before the system heads into the Tasman Sea through the weekend.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Gale Warning for Saturday for Eden Coast
- Winds
- Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots, reaching up to 40 knots during the day.
- Seas
- 3 to 5 metres, decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres around midday.
- 1st Swell
- Southerly 4 to 6 metres, decreasing to 3 to 4 metres around midday.
- 2nd Swell
- Southeasterly below 1 metre, increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres south of Green Cape during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Sunday 29 March
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Eden Coast
- Winds
- Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore early in the morning. Winds turning southerly 10 to 15 knots in the middle of the day.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
- 1st Swell
- South to southeasterly 2 to 3 metres.
- 2nd Swell
- Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending northeast to southeasterly below 1 metre during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Monday 30 March
- Winds
- Variable below 10 knots becoming north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the day.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- 2nd Swell
- Northeast to southeasterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
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 am EDT Saturday.
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