Providence Bay Weather Forecast

Hunter Coastal Waters

Wind

South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots south of Port Stephens during the afternoon and evening.

Seas

1.5 to 2 metres.

1st Swell

Southerly 2.5 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore south of Norah Head.

Weather

Cloudy.

Caution

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

Weather Situation

Fresh to strong southerly winds are prevailing as a strong high pressure system over the Bight extends a ridge over the coastal waters. Winds are forecast to remain southerly into the weekend, while gradually easing, as the high slowly moves southeast, entering the southern Tasman Sea by the weekend.