Mackenzies Point Weather Forecast

Sydney Coastal Waters

Wind

Southerly 20 to 25 knots.

Seas

1.5 to 2 metres.

1st Swell

Southeasterly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 3 metres later in the evening.

Weather

Partly cloudy. 80% 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 strong high pressure system over Tasmania and a low pressure system moving over New Zealand will continue to drive fresh to strong southerly winds and large, powerful waves to the coastal areas today until Wednesday. Then, the high will enter the Tasman Sea on Thursday, maintaining a ridge over the southern half of the coast while a weak trough develops off the northern half of the coast. Winds will gradually turn northerly during the weekend as the ridge extends over the northern coastal waters.