Dangerous conditions on east coast
East coast low makes for hazardous boating this weekThe south and central parts of the east coast will be affected by a low pressure system from Tuesday night, bringing strong to gale-force west to southwesterly winds, warns the Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW.
Seas of up to six metres are expected from the Illawarra south to the Eden coast on Wednesday plus swell of between one to three metres inshore, and up to around four metres offshore.
Winds are expected to gradually ease during Thursday as the low moves away from the coast, leaving seas of around three metres and swell of around three metres from the Hunter coast south to the Victorian border.
Conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Check local conditions before planning a fishing trip by going to BOM district forecasts here.
Also check out the links and safety advice on BOM's dedicated rock-fishing weather page.
The RFANSW advises that whenever you fish:
>> Choose a safe spot
>> Don't fish alone
>> Wear non-slip shoes
>> Wear a life jacket
>> Never turn your back on the sea
>> Check Bureau of Meteorology forecasts before planning a trip
>> Check Bureau of Meteorology rock-fishing weather page
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