High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront

NSW coast remains under hazardous surf warnings

More hazardous surf warnings in place today along the NSW coast, from Byron Bay to Eden.

'Extraordinary' high waves batter famous beaches in Australia

Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the Australian shore, officials said yesterday. Several homes were evacuated at Botany Bay in Sydney's south around midnight as waves surged across the coast,...

Mainly affected by the huge waves is the famous Bondi Beach. Lands have also been evacuated.

Huge waves have ravaged the famous beaches of the Australian metropolis Sydney. Images show the violence and damage.

Massive swells pummel Australia's coastline

From Bondi to Broome, king tides and huge swells have put Australian nature's ferocity and beauty on display. Sydney beaches were battered by a tidal surge and in Western Australia high tides left onlookers in awe.

Waves of more than five metres in height have flooded houses in the Australian metropolis of Sydney and flooded streets. Several beaches have been closed. Experts suspect the effects of the cyclone "Alfred".