Local Weather

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:07 am Sunday, 3 August 2025.


Damaging surf this weekend and early next week

Weather Situation
A weakening trough and low pressure system in the northeast of the state is bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful easterly waves along the northern and central parts of the coast. A second low is developing near Gold Coast waters and will deepen during Sunday, bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful southeasterly waves to northern NSW coasts before the low moves away to the east during Monday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Sydney and Seal Rocks, including some Sydney beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease during Sunday.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Sydney, and Norah Head.
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Seal Rocks and the Queensland border, developing from late Sunday afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease early Monday.
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Yamba, Evans Head and Nambucca Heads.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Coastal Hazard Warning
for DAMAGING SURF

for parts of Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:07 am Sunday, 3 August 2025.


Damaging surf this weekend and early next week

Weather Situation
A weakening trough and low pressure system in the northeast of the state is bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful easterly waves along the northern and central parts of the coast. A second low is developing near Gold Coast waters and will deepen during Sunday, bringing vigorous south to southeasterly winds and large, powerful southeasterly waves to northern NSW coasts before the low moves away to the east during Monday.
DAMAGING SURF for the following areas:
Northern Rivers, Mid North Coast, Hunter and Metropolitan
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Sydney and Seal Rocks, including some Sydney beaches.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease during Sunday.
Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Terrigal, Sydney, and Norah Head.
LARGE AND POWERFUL SURF CONDITIONS are likely, which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure between Seal Rocks and the Queensland border, developing from late Sunday afternoon.
Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.
These conditions are expected to ease early Monday.
Locations which may be affected include Coffs Harbour, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Yamba, Evans Head and Nambucca Heads.


The State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* Stay vigilant and monitor conditions.
* For emergency help in floods and storms, ring your local SES Unit on 132 500.

The next Coastal Hazard Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Sunday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Nepean River
Issued at 06:29 AM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT MENANGLE BRIDGE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Nepean River catchment during Saturday. Rainfall has eased since early Sunday morning.
River level rises are occurring along the Upper Nepean River, with minor flooding expected at Menangle Bridge early Sunday morning.

Upper Nepean River:
Minor flooding is expected along the Nepean River at Menangle Bridge.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is currently at 4.94 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Nepean River at Menangle Bridge is expected to exceed the minor flood level (5.20 m) around 07:00 am Sunday.
The river may peak near 5.50 m Sunday morning, with minor flooding.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 03 August 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Wollondilly River at Jooriland,2.64,rising,4:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Kowmung River at Cedar Ford,1.59,rising,4:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Nattai River at Smallwoods Crossing,0.61,falling,5:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Warragamba River at Warragamba Dam,-0.63,rising,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Menangle Bridge,4.94,rising,6:14 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Camden Weir,3.16,rising,6:14 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Wallacia Weir,0.55,rising,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Penrith,1.35,steady,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Nepean River at Yarramundi,0.78,steady,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at North Richmond WPS,0.33,rising,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Windsor PWD,0.80,rising,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Colo River at Upper Colo SWC,2.99,rising,5:45 am Sun 03/08/25
Macdonald River at St Albans,1.28,rising,6:11 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Sackville,0.74,rising,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Lower Portland,0.64,steady,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25
Hawkesbury River at Webbs Ck (Wisemans Ferry),0.57,falling,6:15 am Sun 03/08/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.