Seriously big
Hello Friends,
As the sun peeped over the horizon a 3.3 metre, 14 second SSE swell rumbling in along the coast. Skies were clear, the air was a brisk 10C and the wind was coming from the west at 8-12 kts. Tide was coming off the 0500 1.52 m high as it runs out to the 0.48 m low at 1110. The wind will ramp up steadily and by this afternoon should be blowing strongly at 20-30 kts from the W-SW.
The only people I saw in the water were the 30 or so at Dee Why point where sets were solidly overhead. The beaches can’t really cope with long period stuff, so you’ll be looking for the rocky bits for wave possibilities – assuming of course you are an experienced and fit rider.
This is not a day for most intermediates and obviously right off the menu for beginners.
Swell is set to pump for the holiday weekend. In fact, some models are showing it getting into the 6-7 m range tomorrow and Monday!
Go well and stay safe!
Weather Situation
A high southwest of the Great Australian Bight with a slow-moving low pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea will maintain a vigorous southwesterly flow, pushing a series of fronts and troughs over coastal waters today and Sunday. Winds will ease into the new week as the high moves east over the coast.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Sydney Coast
- Winds
- West to southwesterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the early afternoon.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the morning, then increasing to 1.5 to 2.5 metres around midday.
- Swell
- Southerly 4 to 5 metres, decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Sunday 12 June
Strong Wind Warning for Sunday for Sydney Coast
- Winds
- Westerly 20 to 30 knots turning southwesterly in the early afternoon.
- Seas
- 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
- Swell
- Southerly 3 to 4 metres, increasing to 4 to 6 metres around midday.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Monday 13 June
- Winds
- Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots, decreasing to 15 to 20 knots during the day, then becoming westerly about 10 knots during the late evening.
- Seas
- 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon or evening.
- Swell
- Southerly 4 to 6 metres, decreasing to 4 metres during the afternoon or evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.