Damaging surf conditions are expected to develop from late this afternoon (12 July) and gradually abate from late morning Saturday (13 July).

Waves are expected to exceed 5 metres during this period, reaching up to 6 metres late this Friday evening.

Damaging winds are expected during Friday afternoon and through to early Saturday morning.
 
The NSW State Emergency Services advise you:

• Check your property regularly for erosion or inundation by sea water, and if necessary raise goods and electrical items.
• Stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas.
• Stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors.

For emergency help in floods and storms, ring the Lord Howe Island Police (02 6563 2199).
 
Stay updated with the Bureau of Meteorology for more information.