Residents hoping for a long weekend full of sunshine, blue skies and warm days will be disappointed.
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According to meteorologist with weatherzone Kim Westcott, just over half the long weekend will feature rain or showery conditions with some sunny breaks.
Monday will be the best day for sunshine with a top temperature of 24 degrees, she said.
"Friday will see a few showers falling through the afternoon and into the evening," she said.
"The rain will be light and drizzling only.
"The temperature is likely to drop to around 15 degrees at around 6pm and then down to 12 degrees around 9pm.
"You will be looking at an overnight minimum of nine degrees before peaking at around 20 degrees through the day.
"Saturday could see a few sunny breaks but those showers and rain will add up to about 10mm of rain," she said.
"It will be a stop, start affair so don't lose your umbrella in the morning."
Ms Westcott said Sunday's temperature range was likely to be eight degrees up to 21.
She said there will be mostly sunny skies with any showers likely to fall in the early hours of the morning.
Monday will be a chilly start - dipping to about four degrees - before beautiful skies and very sunny conditions.
The maximum temperature will be 24 degrees.
These sunny conditions are likely to continue from Monday through to around Thursday, she said.
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a hazardous surf warning for the Macquarie Coast for Friday and Saturday.
Surf and swell conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, boating, and swimming in the following areas.
NSW Police Force, Marine Area Command says people should consider staying out of the water and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.
"Rock fishers should avoid coastal rock platforms exposed to the ocean and seek a safe location that is sheltered from the surf," the command says.
"Boaters planning to cross shallow water and ocean bars should consider changing or delaying their voyage while boaters already on the water should carry the appropriate safety equipment and wear a lifejacket.
"Boaters should remember to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base, via VHF Radio or the Marine Rescue APP, and consider their safety management plan."
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