Coastal Hazard Warning for Sydney Metropolitan, Mid North Coast, Hunter, Illawarra and South Coast forecast districts
Now
From Today 04:38 (3 hours ago)
Until Today 13:00 (4 hours from now)
Official warning explanations:

DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are likely between the NSW/VIC border and Seal Rocks, particularly for south facing beaches. Minor sea water flooding of low lying south facing coastal areas is also possible during the early Saturday morning high tide.

      Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas.

      Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease later today.

      Separate Severe Weather and Hazardous Surf Warnings are current at the time of issue.
      See [https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts](https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts) for details.
      Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Stockton, Terrigal/Wamberal, The Entrance, Sydney, Coogee, Cronulla, Bondi, Wollongong, Ulladulla and Eden.

      8m significant wave height observed at the Eden wave buoy.
      5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy.
      5m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy.

DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS which may lead to coastal erosion and localised damage to coastal infrastructure are likely between the NSW/VIC border and Seal Rocks, particularly for south facing beaches. Minor sea water flooding of low lying south facing coastal areas is also possible during the early Saturday morning high tide. Beach conditions in these areas could be dangerous and people should stay well away from the surf and surf exposed areas. Damaging surf conditions are expected to ease later today. Separate Severe Weather and Hazardous Surf Warnings are current at the time of issue. See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details. Locations which may be affected include Newcastle, Stockton, Terrigal/Wamberal, The Entrance, Sydney, Coogee, Cronulla, Bondi, Wollongong, Ulladulla and Eden. 8m significant wave height observed at the Eden wave buoy. 5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy. 5m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy.

Instructions:

The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au).

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