Rain is set to ease along eastern New South Wales from later this morning, but strong winds are expected to batter the coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology yesterday forecast that from about mid-morning, the low-pressure system that brought yet another soaking to the state would start to move away from the coast, drawing a lot of the rain with it.
"By the later part of the day, and certainly going into Friday, we're looking at much drier conditions across the mainland," senior meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.
"The other hazard we do need to be aware of, though, is the potential for large waves pushing up the east coast from around tomorrow with the potential for hazardous to damaging surf as well."
Multiple weather warnings remain in place in NSW, including a severe weather warning for the Mid North Coast, Northern Tablelands, and Hunter, as well as a coastal hazard warning for Sydney, the Hunter, and the Mid North Coast.
There are also flood warnings for the Namoi, Georges, Nepean, Cooks, and Macquarie rivers, as well as one for St Georges Basin.
Weatherzone also reported strong winds could be expected today, including gusts of 90km/h to 100km/ between Batemans Bay and Port Macquarie.
Stronger gusts of up to 110km/h are also possible across parts of the Sydney and Hunter coastlines.
"Gusty southerly winds will persist into Thursday afternoon for coastal areas, before gradually easing as the low moves further away from NSW," Weatherzone said.
"The rapid bursts of gale force winds will also whip up some large seas along parts of NSW's coastline."
Swell could reach heights of five to six metres between Illawarra and the Mid North Coast today, surging near to 10 metres at times.
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