Warning for north coast
There is low pressure system off the northern NSW coast, producing fresh southeasterly winds along much of the coast. East to southeasterly winds will tend east to northeasterly later in the week as a high that is currently east of Tasmania slowly drifts east across the southern Tasman Sea.
The Byron and Coffs coasts are currently being hit by large and powerful surf conditions hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing. On Thursday those conditions will also be affecting the Byron, Coffs and Macquarie coasts. Seas will be around 2.5 metres plus 3 metre swells from the east and south.
Check local forecasts on the BOM website at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml
Always tell someone where you are going and when you plan on coming back. If the rock platform is wet ask yourself 'why is it wet?' then watch the ocean for waves and swells for at least 20 minutes. Always fish with a friend, wear proper rockfishing footwear, light warm high-visibility clothing, and wear a life jacket in case you get washed in. Never turn your back on the ocean.
Also check out the links and safety advice on BOM's dedicated rock-fishing weather page.
Whenever you fish
- choose a safe spot
- don't fish alone
- wear non-slip shoes
- wear a life jacket
- never turn your back on the sea.
Click here for more fishing safety tips.
Check Bureau of Meteorology forecasts before planning a trip.
Check Bureau of Meteorology rock-fishing weather page
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Safe fishing!
from the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW
