IDN10033 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Lord Howe Island Forecast Issued at 7:53 am LHST on Wednesday 20 May 2026 for the period until midnight LHST Saturday 23 May 2026. Warning Information Nil. For latest warnings go to www.bom.gov.au, subscribe to RSS feeds, call 1300 659 210* or listen for warnings on relevant TV and radio broadcasts. Weather Situation A low pressure system lingers to the east of the Island bringing unsettled conditions throughout the forecast period. Forecast for the rest of Wednesday 20 May Cloudy. Very high (near 100%) chance of rain, becoming less likely during the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds: W/SW 15 to 20 knots. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. 1st Swell: NE 2 to 3 metres. 2nd Swell: S/SW 1 to 2 metres. Precis: Rain easing. Max 22 Sun protection 10:10am to 1:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate] Forecast for Thursday 21 May Windy. Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers. Winds: S 15 to 25 knots, increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the evening. Seas: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, rising to 2 to 3 metres during the evening. 1st Swell: E/NE 1 to 1.5 metres. 2nd Swell: S 3 to 4 metres developing during the day. Precis: Windy. Showers. Min 17 Max 21 Forecast for Friday 22 May Windy. Partly cloudy. High (80%) chance of showers. Winds: S/SW 20 to 30 knots, tending SE during the afternoon. Seas: 2 to 3 metres. 1st Swell: S 3 to 4 metres. 2nd Swell: N/NW below 1 metre. Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing. Precis: Windy. Showers. Min 16 Max 23 Forecast for Saturday 23 May Windy. Partly cloudy. High (70%) chance of a shower or two. Winds: SE 20 to 30 knots Precis: Windy. Shower or two. Min 18 Max 23 The next routine forecast will be issued at 3:30 pm LHST Wednesday. * Calls to 1300 numbers cost around 27.5c incl. GST, higher from mobiles or public phones.