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Forecast issued at 10:00 am EST on Thursday 1 October 2026.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system in the Tasman Sea extends a ridge over the coastal waters. A trough will cross the south coast late on Friday.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Hunter Coast
- Winds
- North to northeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Sunny.
Friday 2 October
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Hunter Coast
- Winds
- Northerly 15 to 25 knots turning northeasterly in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots early in the morning and again in the late evening.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Mostly sunny.
Saturday 3 October
- Winds
- North to northeasterly 20 to 30 knots.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Northeasterly below 1 metre.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 60% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
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 4:05 pm EST Thursday.
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