Weather Warning

This warning affects:Lord Howe Island.

Severe Weather Warning for Lord Howe Island

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDN28504

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
New South Wales

Severe Weather Warning

Issued at 5:14 AM LHDT on Monday 29 Dec 2025.

Weather Situation

DAMAGING SURF CONDITIONS DEVELOPING DURING MONDAY.

A deepening low pressure system near New Zealand will direct increasing southerly swell towards Lord Howe Island during Monday.

Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, are likley to produce significant beach erosion from Monday morning through until Monday evening, particularly about south facing beaches.

- Stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.

  • - Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items
  • For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the Lord Howe Island Police on [02] 6563 2199.

This warning is also available through TV and Radio broadcasts; the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.