No warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:00 am EST on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Weather Situation
South to southeasterly winds along the north coast are gradually easing as a trough over the Coral Sea weakens. Meanwhile, winds over the southern and central parts of the coast are turning northerly as a strong high pressure system over the Tasman Sea extends a ridge across much of the state. Then, a cold front crossing the state mid to late this week will bring a fresh to strong southwesterly wind change in its wake.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots turning easterly below 10 knots in the late morning and afternoon.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres by early evening.
- 2nd Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 22 July
- Winds
- Variable below 10 knots becoming northwest to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots before dawn.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
- 2nd Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Thursday 23 July
- Winds
- Variable about 10 knots becoming south to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon then tending south to southwesterly during the evening.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Coffs Harbour.
- Weather
- Sunny.
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 Tuesday.
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