Swansea Offshore Weather Forecast

Hunter Coastal Waters

Wind

West to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore north of Port Stephens early in the morning. Winds becoming variable about 10 knots in the late afternoon.

Seas

1.5 to 2.5 metres, decreasing below 1.5 metres during the morning, then decreasing below 1 metre during the afternoon.

1st Swell

Southerly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 3 metres during the afternoon.

Weather

Cloud clearing.

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

Southwesterly winds are easing off this morning as a strong cold front moves away to the east and a ridge of high pressure develops. This ridge will be the dominant feature in the region until a trough crosses the far south later Tuesday or Wednesday.