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 09:30 PM LHDT on Sunday 28 December 2025 DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS DEVELOPING DURING MONDAY. Weather Situation A deepening low pressure system near New Zealand will direct increasing southerly swell towards Lord Howe Island during Monday. Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, are likley to produce significant beach erosion from Monday morning through until Monday evening, particularly about south facing beaches. - 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. 05:00am LHDT Monday 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.