Lake Macquarie - Marks Point Marina Weather Forecast

Hunter Coastal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.

Seas

1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 metre by early evening.

1st Swell

East to southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres, increasing to 3 to 4 metres during the morning, then tending easterly 3 to 4 metres during the afternoon.

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.