View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:00 am EST on Saturday 4 July 2026.
Weather Situation
Southwesterly flow developed in the wake of a cold front that moved across the coastal waters. A high pressure system over the Bight is strengthening and drifting towards Tasmania while a low develops near New Zealand, bringing fresh to strong southerly winds and large, powerful waves to the coastal areas over the weekend and into early next week.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
- Winds
- Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly in the afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre around midday.
- Swell
- Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Sunday 5 July
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Sydney Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the morning and early afternoon.
- Seas
- 1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 2 to 2.5 metres during the morning.
- Swell
- Southerly 2.5 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 90% 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.
Monday 6 July
- Winds
- South to southeasterly 20 to 25 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 3 to 4 metres.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 95% 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 10:00 am EST Saturday.
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