Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST Severe Weather Warning for Damaging Surf for Lord Howe Island Issued at 09:25 PM LHST on Saturday 23 May 2026 DAMAGING SURF CONTINUING INTO THE WEEKEND Weather Situation A deep low pressure system south of New Caledonia will drift eastwards while weakening over the next few days. Large and powerful southeast swell, easing through Sunday. Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, are likely to produce significant beach erosion particularly about south to southeast facing beaches. Damaging surf is expected to ease during Sunday. The NSW State Emergency Service advise you: - Stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors. - Stay at least 8 metres clear of any fallen power lines. - Stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas. - Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items . For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the Lord Howe Island Police on (02) 6563 2199. The next warning will be issued by 5:00 am LHT.. This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.