Dangerous conditions Mon 8 to Wed 10 May
Why
A low has formed off the South Coast and will deepen Sunday night, generating vigorous south to southwesterly winds and large and powerful waves. A southwesterly change associated with a passing cold front will also reach the northern waters Sunday evening. Winds are expected to gradually ease later Monday or Tuesday as the low moves away to the east, however, surf conditions are likely to remain hazardous for several days.
Where
On Monday, on the Byron/Coffs/Macquarie coasts seas will be 3 metres plus southerly swell of 5 to 7 metres.
On Monday, on the Hunter down to the Eden waters, seas will be 5 to 6 metres plus southerly swell of 4 to 8 metres.
On Tuesday, the entire coast will have seas of 2 to 3 metres plus southerly swell of 4 to 6 metres.
On Wednesday, from Byron down as far as Illawarra, seas will be 2.5 to 3 metres, plus southerly swell of 3 to 4 metres.
Warning
On all those coasts on those days, these are some of the most extreme conditions for many months, and BOM is warning that conditions will be dangerous for rock fishing and crossing bars.
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
