Weather Warning

This warning affects:Byron, Coffs, Hunter, Illawarra, Macquarie and Sydney.

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 5:48 AM EST on Thursday 1 May 2025.

Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.

Thursday, 1 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for
Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

Friday, 2 May

Hazardous Surf Warning for
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advise that:
  • People should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
  • Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf.
  • Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage.
  • Boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
  • Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan.