Providence Bay Weather Forecast

Hunter Coastal Waters

Wind

South to southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Port Stephens in the late afternoon.

Seas

1.5 to 2.5 metres.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres.

Weather

Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.

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.

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.