The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazard surf warning for the coast stretching from Byron Bay to Sydney.
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The bureau advised on Thursday, January 18 a high pressure system situated over the New South Wales coast is expected to remain near-stationary during the next few days, maintaining generally southerly winds along the northern coast and northerly along the southern coast.
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Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
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.
