The Bureau of Meteorology says very heavy surf might result in localised injury and coastal erosion alongside the coast between Jervis Bay, south of Sydney, and Seal Rocks on the Mid North Coast.

A wave top of 6m was recorded off Eden on the NSW South Coast yesterday as many coastal areas had been pounded. 

These circumstances caught many individuals out, with folks on Sydney’s coastal suburbs ignoring closed seashores and coastal walks.

At at Dolls Level within the metropolis’s south, tough waters despatched damaged pavements and sand into entrance yards. SES employees had been known as in to assist with sandbagging defences for properties.

The bureau at the moment issued a hazardous surf warning for the Sydney, Byron, Coffs, Macquarie, Hunter, Illawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

There may be additionally a marine wind warning for lllawarra, Batemans and Eden coasts.

“Surf and swell circumstances are anticipated to be hazardous for coastal actions reminiscent of rock fishing, boating, and swimming within the following areas,” it mentioned.

NSW Police Marine Space Command is urging folks to staying out of the ocean and keep away from strolling close to surf-exposed areas.

Sailors crossing shallow water and ocean bars ought to contemplate altering or delaying their voyage.

Boats already on the water ought to carry the suitable security tools, together with lifejackets. Crews ought to go online with their native Marine Rescue radio base.

The damaging surf circumstances are anticipated to ease this afternoon.