The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Surf forecast issued Friday 2 August 2024: Seven day outlook for Sydney
Yayy ~~at last some good weather news from the Bureau for the weekend~~~~ mostly sunny, slightly warmer air temps, and light winds.
The Surf is ever so slowly exhibiting a downward trend… but as hoof pounds on keys, ocean water movements in a shorewardly direction from South East/East South East are currently registering a height of 2.978 metres, approximately, with a 12 second period. Not something you’d normally like to cop on your head, just to emphasise the point.
Surf Outlook
Looks like it should be a lot more benign over the weekend and week ahead..
Saturday: easing back into the 1-2 metre range from East South East, though it wouldn’t surprise if some leftover sets appear from time to time
Sunday: down a bit more, say around 1+ metres East..ditto
Monday: ditto
Tuesday: down some more. from the East
Wednesday: around 1 metre or less as direction turns from East to dead South
Thursday: around 1 metre or less at dead South spots
Friday: around 1 metre or less, South East
Stay warm. Stay safe. Have Fun!
TG
Up in the Air
http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/4day_col.shtml
Winds
https://www.windy.com/-33.850/151.220?-34.364,151.221,8
Down in the Sea
Water temp is what I’d call Cold, at 16.9
Tides
https://www.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/tide-tables-24-25-nsw.pdf
Weather from the Bureau
Forecast for the rest of Friday
- Summary
- Mostly clear.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
Sydney area
Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.
Large and powerful surf conditions for the rest of the day are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
Sun protection recommended from 11:00 am to 1:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Saturday 3 August
- Summary
- Min 7
- Max 19
- Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. The chance of fog in the morning, mainly in the west. Light winds.
Fire Danger – No Rating
Sun protection recommended from 10:50 am to 1:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Sunday 4 August
- Summary
- Min 7
- Max 18
- Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. The chance of fog and frost in the west in the morning. Light winds.
Sun protection recommended from 10:40 am to 1:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Monday 5 August
- Summary
- Min 9
- Max 18
- Possible shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds.
Sun protection recommended from 11:00 am to 12:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Tuesday 6 August
- Summary
- Min 9
- Max 18
- Possible shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the morning. Light winds.
Wednesday 7 August
- Summary
- Min 8
- Max 19
- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Thursday 8 August
- Summary
- Min 9
- Max 19
- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
Friday 9 August
- Summary
- Min 9
- Max 20
- Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds.