Kingscliff Weather Forecast

Byron Coastal Waters

Wind

Southerly 20 to 25 knots.

Seas

1.5 to 2.5 metres.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 1.5 to 2 metres inshore, increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres offshore.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers offshore, 50% chance elsewhere.

Caution

Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing, particularly for south facing beaches.

Weather Situation

A strong high pressure system drifting across the state during the weekend brings stable weather will bring moderate to fresh south to southwesterly winds to the coastal waters this evening and lighter winds on Sunday. As the high moves offshore, a ridge builds over the east early to mid next week, making the the winds shift east to northeasterly in the north and north to northeasterly in the south through next week.