7 Jun 2016

Storm and king tides batter Sydney's coast

From Afternoons, 1:15 pm on 7 June 2016

Waves up to 8 metres high have battered Sydney's northern beaches, destroying homes and washing away beaches. One of the worst hit is the suburb of Collaroy.

Coastal Scientist, Dr Mitchell Harley lives in the area and has been closely monitoring the damage, including using a drone camera.

Dr Mitchell Harley says the situation is extremely serious, with entire front yards washed away by the king tides, which have also destroyed beaches.

He talks to Jesse Mulligan about the erosion and what it means for seaside communities like Collaroy.