Lake Macquarie - Spectacle Island Weather Forecast

Hunter Coastal Waters

Wind

Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the morning and early afternoon. Winds turning southeasterly during the afternoon and evening.

Seas

1.5 to 2.5 metres.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore north of Port Stephens.

Weather

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 drifting across southeastern Australia, while a 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.