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On Jul 15, 2020

Put safety first

Conditions continue to be hazardous for boating, rockfishing, swimming and surfing along the NSW coastline. Weather warnings are current.

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

Wednesday, July 15

Hazardous Surf Warning for NSW

Hazardous Surf Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

Thursday, July 16

Hazardous Surf Warning for: the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

Wind Warnings for NSW

Wednesday, July 15

Gale Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Sydney and Illawarra coasts.

Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters and the Batemans and Eden coasts.

Wind Warnings for Thursday, July 16

Gale Warning for the Byron, Coffs, Macquarie and Hunter coasts.

Strong Wind Warning for Sydney Closed Waters and the Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

Safety Advice

The NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command advises 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 Channel 16 or the free MarineRescue App and consider their safety management plan.

Photo: Looking south from Cape Solander. Brad Whittaker.

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