Dangerous conditions along entire NSW coast
Warning to boaters of strong wind and high seas tomorrowRoads and Maritime Services advises that 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 that 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.
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 www.lifejacketwearit.com.au and for forecast conditions visit www.bom.gov.au/nsw.
Boating safety information is available at http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/index.html.
Live vision of bar crossings is available at: http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/using-waterways/web-cameras/index.html.
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