Wild swells reaching five metres batter NSW coastline from Byron to Eden
2 years, 9 months ago

Wild swells reaching five metres batter NSW coastline from Byron to Eden

ABC  

Waves of up to five metres have battered the NSW coastline again on Monday, with authorities fearing it could lead to further coastal erosion. The Bureau of Meteorology asked people to stay away from beaches, issuing a hazardous surf warning about 6am stretching from Byron in the state's north to Eden in the south. The BOM's Gabrielle Woodhouse said the big swells had been whipped up by winds generated by a low-pressure system moving across the Tasman Sea. Surfers have been spotted taking the risk, including several daredevils on the northern beaches at North Narrabeen, using jet skis to reach mammoth waves.

Byron  reaching  nsw  north  including  stay  waves  coastline  batter  surf  hazardous  eden  wild  coastal  metres  beaches  woodhouse  swells  byron

History of this topic

The chicks are back in Byron Bay as new life thrives on some of the town's best real estate
4 months ago

The chicks are back in Byron Bay as new life thrives on some of the town's best real estate

ABC  

Tourist hotspot Byron Bay is known for its celebrity residents and influencers, but some of the town's best real estate is now home to a thriving natural ecosystem. An extended lull between storm swells has resulted in a salt marsh developing along busy Clarkes Beach, between the Byron Bay township and renowned surf break The Pass. 'Sand slugs' and storms …

Monster waves batter Australia's most famous beach as wild weather continues along the east coast
2 years, 11 months ago

Monster waves batter Australia's most famous beach as wild weather continues along the east coast

Daily Mail  

On NSW central coast at Avoca, a 12ft swell is expected overnight, SES stated ureau of Meteorology issued an urgent surf warning for many NSW coastlines Monster waves have battered Bondi Beach, as wild weather continues to smash the east coast of Australia. In extraordinary scenes, countless waves crashed past blockades and onto the foreshore on Saturday morning, with the …

Grim warning for Byron Bay residents as flood emergency continues to devastate popular holiday town
3 years ago

Grim warning for Byron Bay residents as flood emergency continues to devastate popular holiday town

Daily Mail  

Concerns are growing for the future of Byron Bay as destructive flash flooding continues to wreak havoc in the popular holiday town. Concerns are growing for the future of Byron Bay as destructive flash flooding continues to wreak havoc in the popular holiday town Terrifying footage of Byron's CBD shows waist-deep brown water spilling into cafes, chemists and popular restaurants …

Australia’s Byron Bay beaches ‘severely eroded’ as heavy rain batters the country
4 years, 3 months ago

Australia’s Byron Bay beaches ‘severely eroded’ as heavy rain batters the country

CNN  

CNN — A beach in Byron Bay, a coastal town in Australia about 100 miles south of Brisbane, has “been significantly eroded” as extremely heavy rain batters much of the country’s east coast, according to local officials. “We’re experiencing some pretty serious erosion on our Byron Bay beaches at the moment,” Byron Shire Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Phil Holloway, said …

Byron Bay beach faces further erosion as wild weather and hazardous swells lash NSW north coast
4 years, 3 months ago

Byron Bay beach faces further erosion as wild weather and hazardous swells lash NSW north coast

ABC  

There are fears the erosion that has plagued Byron Bay's main beach in recent months could get dramatically worse due to a large easterly swell. Key points: The BOM is warning of flash flooding, more heavy rain and damaging winds for the NSW north coast Emergency services have dealt with hundreds of calls for help Some areas have seen nearly …

Byron Bay emergency beach erosion work begins, but will it be enough?
4 years, 5 months ago

Byron Bay emergency beach erosion work begins, but will it be enough?

ABC  

Emergency dune-stabilisation work has started in Byron Bay, as worsening erosion threatens the popular tourist town's main beach. Key points: Worsening erosion is now threatening Byron Bay's main beach Lifesavers can't get rescue equipment into the sand Work has started on a temporary sandbag wall at nearby Clarkes Beach The last three days have seen the beach completely inundated at …

Buildings partially collapse after another night of raging seas on the NSW Central Coast
4 years, 8 months ago

Buildings partially collapse after another night of raging seas on the NSW Central Coast

ABC  

Two properties have partially collapsed after heavy erosion at Wamberal on the NSW Central Coast. Key points: Two properties partially collapsed while a third was significantly damaged Emergency services and engineers are preparing for another high tide at 7:00pm A Bureau of Meteorology hazard surf warning remains in place for much of the NSW coast Residents of Wamberal are surveying …

Central Coast houses in danger of collapse as large swell causes unprecedented coastal erosion
4 years, 8 months ago

Central Coast houses in danger of collapse as large swell causes unprecedented coastal erosion

ABC  

Owners say damage to their Central Coast homes battered by strong swells was "totally avoidable" and comes after years of neglect by council. Key points: A low pressure system caused large swell to hit the coast An SES controller said it was the worst he'd seen in 30 years Locals self-evacuated as the slump came close to their homes Several …

Sydney waves: Manly surfers paddle out at Deadman's Reef during monster swell
4 years, 8 months ago

Sydney waves: Manly surfers paddle out at Deadman's Reef during monster swell

Daily Mail  

Keen surfers have been captured risking their lives to tackle monstrous surf conditions at Deadman's Reef in Sydney. Board riders have been spotted taking on enormous surf conditions at Deadman's Reef off Shelly Headland south of Manly Surfers risked their lives to ride monster swells of more than 10 metres at the treacherous break from the huge south-east swell A …

Clarkes Beach stripped by erosion, lack of replenishing sand normally swept around Cape Byron
5 years, 8 months ago

Clarkes Beach stripped by erosion, lack of replenishing sand normally swept around Cape Byron

ABC  

A popular beach in Byron Bay on the New South Wales north coast has been washed away by what locals are describing as the worst erosion in at least 30 years. Key points: Sand usually swept around Cape Byron to replenish beaches in Byron Bay is not getting to the sheltered corner The erosion has forced the closure of prime …

NSW coast to be hit by strong winds and rain during morning commute
5 years, 9 months ago

NSW coast to be hit by strong winds and rain during morning commute

ABC  

Commuters along the New South Wales coast are being warned they will face a "pretty miserable" trip into work on Tuesday, with strong winds and rain expected to hit during the morning peak. Key points: Winds of up to 100kph are expected at Sydney airport Waves up to 5 metres are expected, along with dangerous surf The worst of the …

Swimmers brace behind hut to escape mammoth swell
7 years, 2 months ago

Swimmers brace behind hut to escape mammoth swell

Daily Mail  

Tuesday morning's rough sea conditions weren't enough to deter eager beachgoers from hitting up popular swim-spots along Sydney's coastline. Eager beachgoers still headed to the beach Tuesday morning despite dangerous swell warnings from BoM Powerful swells of up to five metres and hazardous surf conditions weren't enough to deter brave swimmers from flocking to the coast A daring duo took …

Dangerous surf from ex-Cyclone Winston closes southern Queensland beaches
9 years, 1 month ago

Dangerous surf from ex-Cyclone Winston closes southern Queensland beaches

ABC  

Large, messy swells are lashing Queensland's south, closing dozens of beaches on Saturday and Sunday as ex-Tropical Cyclone Winston tracks off the coast. A body boarder was reported missing by two children just south of Tallebudgera, however Gold Coast City lifesaver Ken Lloyd said the search had been called off. All of the Gold Coast's 41 beaches are closed, and …

Beachgoers warned of wild surf
12 years, 1 month ago

Beachgoers warned of wild surf

ABC  

Beaches on Queensland's Gold Coast will be closed again today as a severe weather warning remains in place for dangerous surf. Alan Rogers from the Sunshine Coast Disaster Management Group says yesterday's gale force winds whipped up dangerous surf and again eroded the region's beaches. Central Qld coast Meanwhile, beaches in the Gladstone region have reopened for the first time …

Wild weather batters NSW coast
17 years, 9 months ago

Wild weather batters NSW coast

ABC  

The south coast of New South Wales is starting to feel the effects of the third major storm to hit the state this month. At 5:00am, the weather bureau said strong winds were intensifying in Sydney's south and the south coast was bracing for the effects of an intense low system off the coast. Weather bureau spokesman Chris Webb says …

Discover Related