No warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:00 am EST on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system near the Bight extends a ridge across New South Wales. This ridge will be the dominant feature for the coming week as the centre of the high gradually moves east, reaching the Tasman Sea on Tuesday.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
- Winds
- Southerly about 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the morning. Winds reaching up to 20 knots offshore south of Port Stephens in the late afternoon.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southerly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Monday 11 May
- Winds
- Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly during the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Southerly 2 to 2.5 metres.
- 2nd Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Tuesday 12 May
- Winds
- Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore north of Norah Head during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 70% 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 Sunday.
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