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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales

Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday 03 August 2025
for the period until midnight EST Monday 04 August 2025

Wind Warnings for Sunday 03 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast and Macquarie Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Sydney Enclosed Waters, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

Wind Warnings for Monday 04 August
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast and Hunter Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Sunday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 04:41 AM EST on Sunday 03 August 2025

Weather Situation
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast and Illawarra Coast

Warnings for Monday 04 August

Hazardous Surf Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast

Warnings for Tuesday 05 August

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

The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.
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Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information
on wind, wave and weather conditions for
these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine
radio.
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