Pottsville Weather Forecast

Byron Coastal Waters

Wind

Southerly 25 to 30 knots turning southeasterly in the evening.

Seas

2 to 3 metres.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 4 to 5 metres.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.

Caution

Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.

Weather Situation

A high pressure system is over the southern Tasman low lingers offshore over the Tasman Sea whipping fresh to strong southerly winds and large powerful waves along much of the coastline. Winds will generally turn east to northeasterly as the low moves eastwards and a ridge builds over the coastal waters from late Saturday. A trough off the southern half of the coast may develop early next week.