Dangerous conditions Friday 10 Feb
A high over the Tasman and a weak trough stuck over the south coast are bringing northeasterly winds over most waters.
For the Byron, Coffs and Macquarie coasts, BOM has forecast large and powerful surf conditions Friday afternoon and evening, expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing. Seas will be 1.5 m, swell will be 1.5 to 2.5 m, coming from both north-east and south.
A significant southerly change is also expected on Sunday.
Check local forecasts to get the latest before you go out 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
