View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 10:00 pm EST on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea extends a ridge towards New South Wales coastal waters, maintaining southeast to northeasterly winds for the remainder of the week. A weak trough is expected to form off the NSW north coast during Thursday or Friday, bringing strengthening southeasterly winds before easing later in the weekend.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 23 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Norah Head.
- Swell
- Southeasterly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Norah Head.
Friday 24 April
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning easterly 10 to 15 knots in the late morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Norah Head.
- Swell
- East to southeasterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning.
Saturday 25 April
- Winds
- Easterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the evening.
- 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
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- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
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The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:00 am EST Thursday.
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