Manning Point Weather Forecast

Macquarie Coastal Waters

Wind

Southeasterly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore north of Port Macquarie early in the morning.

Seas

1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 3 to 4 metres, tending easterly 3 to 4 metres later in the evening.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 80% 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 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.