Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Cancellation of Coastal Hazard Warning for Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast Forecast Districts. Issued at 4:13 pm Saturday, 28 March 2026. Damaging surf for central and southern coasts has now eased cancellation of coastal hazard warning for the following areas: Mid North Coast, Hunter, Metropolitan, Illawarra and South Coast This warning is now cancelled. A Hazardous Surf Warning is current at the time of issue. See https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for details. 8m significant wave height observed at the Eden wave buoy at 1:00pm on the 27th March 5.7m significant wave height observed at the Sydney wave buoy at 2:00am on the 28th March 5.4m significant wave height observed at the Port Kembla wave buoy at 7:00am on the 28th March The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Don't walk, ride or drive through flood water. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * Stay vigilant and monitor conditions. For emergency help in flood and storms, ring the SES on 132 500. Stay updated on the Hazards Near Me NSW app or the ACT ESA website (https://esa.act.gov.au). No further warnings will be issued for this event. Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.