IDN28503 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology New South Wales Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING SURF for Norfolk Island. Issued at 5:13 pm NFT on Thursday 17 September 2026. DAMAGING SURF conditions to develop from early tomorrow morning Weather Situation A low pressure system well to the south of the Island is generating a large southwest swell that is expected to arrive during Friday morning. Damaging surf conditions, with waves exceeding 5 metres in the surf zone, may produce significant beach erosion particularly about south facing beaches. The Norfolk Island Police advise you: - * Keep clear of fallen power lines, stay indoors away from windows and keep children indoors - * Stay out of the water and stay well away from surf-exposed areas - For emergency help in storms, ring the Norfolk Police on 000 or +6723 22 222. The next warning will be issued by 11pm NFT. This warning is also available through Radio broadcasts or the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au. The Bureau and Norfolk Island Police would appreciate this warning being broadcast regularly.