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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 23 June 2026 by the Southern Pulse Weather Desk. Data from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and other national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live forecast above before heading out – Coffs Harbour’s coastal weather can shift quickly with sea breezes and passing showers, so a quick glance at the radar is your best bet for planning the day.
What’s driving Coffs weather this week?
The dominant influence is a slow-moving trough off the northern NSW coast, pulling moist easterly winds onshore. This setup keeps cloud cover variable and raises the chance of light showers, especially in the afternoons. The live forecast above will show how far inland those showers push – often they stall just west of the city, leaving the beach strip drier.
How reliable are the longer-range forecasts?
For Coffs Harbour, the 7-day outlook is generally solid, but beyond that – say a 14-day or 21-day forecast – confidence drops because the region sits in a transition zone between tropical and temperate systems. The Australia weather hub has links to the latest model runs, and the Brisbane Weather page can give context if the trough drifts north. For hourly details, the coffs weather radar is your best real-time tool.
Where can I see the Coffs weather radar?
The Bureau of Meteorology’s radar at Kempsey covers the Coffs region. You can find it on the BOM site or via the Southern Pulse weather hub. It updates every 10 minutes and shows rain bands moving in from the east.
Is a 28-day forecast useful for planning a holiday?
Not really – accuracy drops sharply after 10 days. For a trip, rely on the 7-day forecast and check the coffs harbour weather 7 day forecast a few days out. The 28-day outlook is only a broad climate guide, not a daily plan.
Does Coffs Harbour get severe storms?
Yes, mainly in spring and summer when humid northerlies meet a southerly change. The Severe Weather Warning page will alert you to any supercell threats or east coast lows that can bring damaging winds and heavy rain.