Live wind conditions across New South Wales, updated in near real time using coastal and inland monitoring sites.
Select a city or region below to view detailed wind maps, charts and observations.
Bondi Beach experiences predominantly onshore winds driven by sea breezes and frontal systems. Northeasterlies are common during summer afternoons, while southerly changes can arrive rapidly, bringing stronger and gustier conditions.
Botany Bay is known for relatively consistent winds, particularly during southerly changes and afternoon sea breezes. The wide, open bay allows winds to build steadily, often producing smoother airflow compared to more built-up areas.
Cape Byron is the easternmost point of Australia, providing unique wind data that catches the first of the northerly shifts and oceanic weather systems moving up the coast.
Coffs Harbour is a key indicator for Mid North Coast weather. It experiences a blend of tropical and temperate wind influences, often seeing strong coastal surges.
Cronulla is a premier wind sports destination in southern Sydney, offering excellent exposure to southerly busters and consistent northeasterly sea breezes during summer.
Jervis Bay is world-renowned for its clear waters and consistent wind patterns. The bay's orientation provides a mix of sheltered flat water and high-wind ocean conditions.
Kurnell is highly exposed to southerly and southeasterly winds due to its position near the entrance to Botany Bay. Wind strength often increases rapidly during southerly changes, making it a key reference point for Sydney’s southern coastline.
La Perouse experiences strong and often gusty winds as airflow accelerates around the prominent headland. Wind conditions here can be more intense than surrounding beaches, especially during southerly and easterly regimes.
As the largest saltwater lake in the Southern Hemisphere, Lake Macquarie generates its own localized wind effects, providing consistent conditions for competitive dinghy sailing.
Manly sits between the open Pacific Ocean and Sydney Harbour, resulting in a mix of exposed and sheltered wind conditions. Ocean-facing beaches experience stronger winds, while harbour-side areas can be significantly calmer.
Newcastle offers robust wind conditions, particularly around Nobbys Head. It is highly exposed to southerly changes and steady northeasterlies, making it a favorite for local sailors.
Palm Beach is exposed to both ocean swells and strong coastal winds. Sea breezes, northeasterlies and southerly changes all play a role, with wind often funnelling between the headlands and Pittwater entrance.
Pittwater offers more sheltered wind conditions compared to the open coast, though stronger winds can still penetrate near the entrance. Wind strength often decreases further south into the estuary, making conditions highly location-dependent.
A major hub for sailing and wind sports, Port Stephens benefits from reliable coastal sea breezes and wide-open water surfaces that allow for clean wind flow.
Sydney wind conditions are shaped by coastal exposure, inland heating and frequent southerly changes. Northeasterly sea breezes commonly strengthen through the afternoon in warmer months, while abrupt southerly wind shifts can occur with cold fronts, often bringing gusty and unsettled conditions.
The Illawarra coast is known for its dramatic wind changes and strong sea breezes. It is a hub for paragliding and kitesurfing, benefiting from the escarpment's interaction with coastal flows.
Note: forecasts will load automatically based on the current (right-hand) map location. Forecasts show the Australian Burean of Meterology's Marine Wind Chart (ACCESS model)