Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales

Issued at 4:34 am EST on Monday 20 August 2018
for the period until midnight EST Monday 20 August 2018.

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

Monday 20 August

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

Safety Advice
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 Monday.

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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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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Marine Wind Warning Summary for New South Wales
Issued at 4:10 am EST on Monday 20 August 2018
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 21 August 2018.

Wind Warnings for Monday 20 August
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Byron Coast, Coffs Coast, Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast,
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following area:
Sydney Closed Waters

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 21 August
Gale Warning for the following area:
Eden Coast
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Macquarie Coast, Hunter Coast, Sydney Coast, Illawarra Coast and Batemans Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 4:05 pm EST Monday.

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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

Warning to Sheep Graziers
for the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, Central West Slopes & Plains,
South West Slopes, Riverina, Snowy Mountains and Australian Capital Territory
forecast districts.

Issued at 3:34 pm EST on Sunday 19 August 2018.

Sheep graziers are warned that cold temperatures, showers and strong
southwesterly winds are expected during Sunday. Areas likely to be affected
include the Central Tablelands, Southern Tablelands, South West Slopes, Snowy
Mountains and Australian Capital Territory forecast districts and parts of the
Central West Slopes & Plains and Riverina forecast districts. There is a risk
of losses of lambs and sheep exposed to these conditions.

The next warning will be issued by 11:00 pm EST Sunday.