Point Wolstoncroft Weather Forecast

Hunter Coastal Waters

Wind

West to southwesterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Norah Head early in the morning.

Seas

1.5 to 2.5 metres.

1st Swell

Southerly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres around midday, then increasing to 3 to 4 metres later in the evening.

Weather

Mostly sunny. 50% chance of showers offshore, near zero chance elsewhere.

Caution

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

Weather Situation

A strong high over the Great Australian Bight will work with a trough south of the continent to maintain strong to gale force winds across most coastal waters today. Winds will gradually ease later today and through the weekend as the trough moves further offshore, while the high moves eastwards.