The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for Byron, Coffs, Macquarie (Mid North), Hunter, Sydney, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden Coast for Saturday, March 17.
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On the Mid North Coast the Bureau of Meteorology said south to southeasterly winds will gradually turn northeasterly during Friday as a high pressure system moves over the southwestern Tasman Sea and extends a ridge to the northwest. Winds will freshen over the weekend ahead of a cold front approaching from the west, which will bring a vigorous southerly change to the southern half of the coast later on Sunday.
The bureau warns surf conditions may be more powerful than they appear and are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
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Safety advice
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.
Weekend weather
Perfect autumn weather is forecast for the Manning this weekend – sunny days with temperatures in the early 30s and light winds.
Today Friday will be mostly sunny and 29 degrees.
Saturday’s predicted maximum is 32 and Sunday’s is 32, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Monday, March 19 will be partly cloudy with a top of 30 degrees and showers could return to our area on Tuesday, March 20 courtesy of a southerly change.
