Dangerous conditions predicted for boaters along entire NSW Coast

by Transport Roads and Maritime Services on 22 Sep 2015 Roads and Maritime Services advises boaters and rock fisherman should take care with dangerous surf conditions predicted along the entire NSW coast on Wednesday 23 September.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a warning significant wave heights of three to four metres are expected to develop on Tuesday as a cold front brings a strong southerly change to the NSW coast before a southerly swell follows on Wednesday.

Skippers should be on high alert and check the conditions before considering crossing a coastal bar or heading offshore and be aware wave heights offshore may be larger.

Strong winds can also cause dangerous conditions for vessels on moorings.

Every skipper is responsible for the safety of their vessel and all on board. Roads and Maritime advises skippers to:

• Check the official weather forecast before and during boating
• Ensure the boat and its equipment is suitable for the conditions
• Log on/off with a Marine Rescue NSW marine radio base for every trip offshore
• Wear a lifejacket.

For more information on lifejacket safety visit website and for forecast conditions click here.