Update 2 July, 2025, 11.45am
The winds are forecast to continue to be strong throughout today and into tomorrow, and elevated swells will continue through the remainder of the day. Rainfall is predicted to ease throughout the day today.
Power out? We can help
There are some ongoing power outages across the area. If your power is out, a reminder our libraries are open and available. Use a desk, charge your devices or entertain the kids with an array of books.
And if you need a hot shower, our local aquatic centres are also open. Let staff know you are in a power affected area, provide your address and they will waive the entry fee.
Who to call
If you have any issues with flooding, roof damage or dangerous trees call SES on 132 500.
In life-threatening situations call Triple Zero (000).
For one stop information for local emergency information including traffic information, weather and warnings and see the Northern Beaches Emergency Dashboard.
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Update 1 July 2025, 5.45pm
As end of day today, the SES Watch and Act alert to stay indoors had been change to Advice level.
Their advise is to:
- avoid unnecessary travel, move indoors, bring children and pets with you
- park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains
- if safe to do so, secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds
- grab your emergency kit in case you lose power or need to leave your home.
Visit SES website for latest alerts.
If you have any issues with flooding, roof damage or dangerous trees call SES on 132 500.
In life-threatening situations call Triple Zero (000).
For one stop information for local emergency information including traffic information, weather and warnings and see the Northern Beaches Emergency Dashboard.
Closures
Given the conditions the following are closed:
- all beaches and most rock pools
- Manly Dam and Stony Range Reserve
- Manly Scenic Walkway
- Narrabeen Lagoon Trail
- Long Reef Boardwalk
- Bare Creek Bike Park
- Dee Why Library will close at 5pm instead of 8pm this evening.
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Update 1 July, 2025, midday
The NSW SES is advising people in the following area(s) to STAY INDOORS due to damaging winds, destructive winds in Coastal Areas between Bulli and Collaroy.
You should monitor the situation as it is constantly changing.
What are we expecting?
The Bureau of Meteorology advises a vigorous complex low-pressure system is forecast to rapidly deepen offshore of the Hunter Coast today, gradually tracking southwards offshore of the Illawarra Coast into the evening before turning and moving into the Tasman Sea during the day on Wednesday. Winds are expected to strengthen about coastal parts today, extending to inland parts of Greater Sydney this afternoon, and along the central to northern Great Dividing Range this evening. A moist southeasterly airstream is likely to strengthen on the southern flank of the system late this afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall through the southern Illawarra, South Coast and adjacent Southern Tablelands.
Locally DESTRUCTIVE WIND GUSTS with peak gusts in excess of 125 km/h are possible this afternoon along the exposed coastal fringe of the Sydney Metropolitan area, between about Collaroy and Wollongong.
This event may change quickly. NSW SES will monitor the situation and update warnings if the situation changes.
What you need to do
- Move or stay indoors clear of windows, bringing children and pets with you.
- If you must travel, consider the consequences of road conditions and closures and make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
- Use stairs instead of lifts in severe weather. You may become trapped if the power goes out.
- If your roof or balcony is struck by a fallen tree/branch or other large debris - stay clear and remain indoors if you can. It may have been structurally weakened, even if there is no obvious damage.
- Have your emergency kit and grab and go bag handy in case you lose power.
- If caught outdoors, shelter under sturdy cover away from lightning, hail, falling branches.
- Stay clear of fallen trees, power lines and damaged buildings.
Who to call
If you have any issues with flooding, roof damage or dangerous trees call SES on 132 500.
In life-threatening situations call Triple Zero (000).
For one stop information for local emergency information see the Northern Beaches Emergency Dashboard.
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Update 1 July, 2025, 11am
Destructive winds, heavy rainfall and large swells are predicted to hit the Northern Beaches this afternoon.
Advice from emergency services
- park your car under secure cover and away from trees, powerlines and drains
- secure or put away items, such as outdoor furniture, trampolines and roofing iron that could blow around in strong winds
- download the Hazards Near Me app to receive alerts for any new warnings in your area, or visit hazard watch
- never drive through flood waters and avoid non-essential travel.
Who to call
SES is the lead agency for flood response and storm damage.
If you have any issues with flooding, roof damage or dangerous trees call SES on 132 500.
For life-threatening situations call Triple Zero (000).
Sandbags
Sand is available in the car parks of Denzil Joyce Oval (Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl), Balgowlah Golf Club (Sydney Rd, Balgowlah) and North Narrabeen Surf Club (Malcolm St Narrabeen).
Closures
Most parks and coastal trails are being closed due to high winds and the risk of tree fall or due to potential coastal erosion including Manly Dam, Manly Scenic Walkway, Narrabeen Lagoon trail, Stony Range Reserve and Long Reef Boardwalk.
Lagoon entrances
Narrabeen lagoon is open. Manly lagoon has been prepared and is ready to be opened as conditions allow. Curl Curl and Dee Why are also prepped and being monitored.
Emergency dashboard
For one stop information for local emergency information see the Northern Beaches Emergency Dashboard.
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30th July, 2025
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued Flood Watch, marine wind and hazardous surf warnings for Sydney coastal areas over the coming days with high levels of rainfall predicted and potential coastal erosion from a developing East Coast Low.
If you live in a flood-affected area, now is a good time to check your emergency plans and be prepared.
Council is working closely with the SES and has supplied sand for the sandbag collection sites at the car parks of Denzil Joyce Oval, Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl, Balgowlah Golf Club, Sydney Rd, Balgowlah and North Narrabeen Surf Club.
Our crews are also closely monitoring conditions and are ready to respond and support SES as required in the coming days.
We have also completed inspections of critical stormwater assets across the area and cleared and prepared stormwater drains.
Narrabeen Lagoon entrance is open and we have dozers on site at Queenscliff Lagoon readying a channel for opening as per our protocol. Curl Curl and Dee Why lagoons are being monitored. Pre-releases from Manly Dam have commenced to reduce water levels below the normal operating levels.
To access real-time, locally relevant information including weather warnings, Hazards Near Me incidents, road closures, utility outages and rainfall and lagoon gauges visit our Emergency Dashboard.
A reminder to never drive through floodwaters, stay well away from stormwater drains, and regularly check the SES for alerts.
Stay safe and dry!
Helpful contacts
One-stop emergency information
Northern Beaches Emergency Dashboard
Storm assistance
SES - 132 500
Emergencies - 000
Weather updates
Preparing for storms