View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 10:00 am EDT on Monday 16 March 2026.
Weather Situation
A high over the southern Tasman Sea extends a ridge over coastal waters. A trough is expected to form about the south coast early next week before tracking north along the coast midweek bringing a southerly change. Persistent east to southeasterly winds are expected from Wednesday.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
- Winds
- Northeasterly 15 to 20 knots turning northerly in the late evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Port Macquarie during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southerly 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore south of Crowdy Head.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
- Caution
- Surf conditions during the day may be more powerful than they appear and are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Tuesday 17 March
- Winds
- Northerly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore south of Crowdy Head during the morning.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening.
- Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
Wednesday 18 March
- Winds
- Northerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
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 EDT Monday.
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