View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:36 am EST on Tuesday 14 July 2020.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system over the Tasman Sea is deepening. This system will whip up blustery winds and powerful waves along parts of the New South Wales coast today, with conditions gradually easing later in the week as the low moves east towards New Zealand and a high pressure ridge moves over the state from the west.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Gale Warning for Tuesday for Hunter Coast
- Winds
- West to southwesterly 20 to 30 knots turning southerly 25 to 40 knots in the morning.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- South to southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 3 to 5 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Cloudy. Near 100% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly with small hail.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Wednesday 15 July
Gale Warning for Wednesday for Hunter Coast
- Winds
- Southwesterly 30 to 40 knots.
- Seas
- 4 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 5 to 6 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 95% 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.
Thursday 16 July
- Winds
- Southerly 25 to 35 knots.
- Seas
- 2.5 to 4 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 4 to 5 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
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 4:05 pm EST Tuesday.
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