View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:30 pm EST on Friday 26 September 2025.
Weather Situation
A strong high pressure system over northern New South Wales will move eastwards offshore today, promoting dry, warm and settled weather conditions much of the state. Meanwhile, fresh and gusty westerly winds will persist in the south until Sunday as a series of cold fronts pass to the south. A trough and southerly change will move north along the coast during Sunday. Another cold front will push through the south of the state during Tuesday and Wednesday, returning windy conditions and the chance of showers to southern districts.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
Mostly clear. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
Saturday 27 September
Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Fire Danger - Far North Coast: Moderate
Sun protection 8:20am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
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Byron Bay | 17 | 24 |
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Lismore | 10 | 28 |
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Grafton | 11 | 30 |
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Ballina | 13 | 27 |
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Tweed Heads | 15 | 26 |
Sunday 28 September
Mostly sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the south in the afternoon. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwesterly in the early morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Monday 29 September
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
Tuesday 30 September
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
The next routine forecast will be issued at 5:15 am EST Saturday.
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