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Hazardous Surf Warning for Illawarra Coast: Port Hacking to Ulladulla, Batemans Coast: Ulladulla to Montague Island and Eden Coast: Montague Island to Gabo Island for 16 August
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales
Hazardous Surf Warning for New South Wales
Issued at 3:24 am EST on Sunday 16 August 2026
for the period until midnight EST Sunday 16 August 2026.
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
Sunday 16 August
Hazardous Surf Warning
for:
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
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.
The next warning will be issued by 5:00 pm EST Sunday.
Check the Coastal Waters Forecast for information on wind, wave and weather conditions for these areas at http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/ or on marine radio.
Areas affected
Illawarra Coast, Batemans Coast and Eden Coast
Forecast for places in this area
Per-town WX forecast pages for locations within the affected AAC area(s). For the official warning text, always refer back to BoM (above).
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