HASTINGS residents and holidaymakers are being warned to avoid south and opened faced beaches due to dangerous surf conditions.
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Port Macquarie Lifeguards have urged people to stay away from Lighthouse Beach with a rough swell of about three metres predicted on Monday, July 9.
Roads and Maritime Services issued an alert to boaters after a Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) warning about dangerous surf conditions.
Boat skippers should consider changing or delaying their voyage before considering crossing a coastal bar or heading offshore.
Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location sheltered from the surf.
Strong winds can also cause damage to vessels on moorings which have been poorly maintained.
Roads and Maritime advises skippers to:
- Check the official weather forecast before and during boating and ‘if in doubt, don’t go out’
- Ensure the boat and its equipment is suitable for the conditions
- Log on/ off with a Marine Rescue NSW marine radio base via VHF Radio or Marine Rescue APP for every trip offshore and consider a safety management plan
- Wear a lifejacket.
