Dangerous fishing conditions north coasts - Wednesday 25 March 2026
by Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW 23 Mar 21:54 PDT
25-26 January 2026
Dangerous fishing conditions update © RFA of NSW
A high over the Tasman is maintaining generally easterly airstream over much of the coastal waters. A tropical low over Coral Sea is deepening and heading south towards the northern Tasman, bringing fresh southeasterly winds along the north coast and large powerful waves midweek, before tracking into the southern Tasman Sea later in the week.
A strong cold front looks set to sweep the coastal waters on Thursday through Friday, with fresh to strong south to southwesterly winds in its wake.
When and where
For all the coasts from Byron down to Macquarie on Wed 25 March, 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. Seas will be around 1.5 metres, swells will be 2.5 to 3 metres. Swell directions are easterly.
Swell period
Swell period will be between 8 and 12 seconds.
Check local forecasts to get the latest before you go out on the BOM website at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/map.shtml.