Small again this morning
Hello Friends,
As of 0900 wind was WSW 6-7 kts and swell at sea was 2 metres at 12 seconds from the east. I probably missed getting a picture of a set this morning, but the snaps are a fair reflection of the reality – namely, the waits for something catchable are stretching out as the swell energy subsides.
As the Goat observes, we’re headed into a few days of marginal conditions. Next week may be small, but the long range models aren’t without hope today for mid-month.
Still working on the galleries and undecided about how to handle the video content. Anyway, hope to make progress today, so maybe check back later this afternoon.
Have a great Friday!
Weather Situation
A trough lies along northern NSW waters bring unsettled conditions. A ridge from the south is forecast to settle across the coast from today directing east to southeasterly winds across the weekend and into the new week.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
- Winds
- Southerly 10 to 15 knots turning southeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning and early afternoon.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres inshore during the afternoon.
- 1st Swell
- Southerly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
- 2nd Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre later in the evening.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Saturday 9 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots, reaching up to 20 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
- 2nd Swell
- Easterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore by early evening.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Sunday 10 August
- Winds
- Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
- Seas
- Around 1 metre.
- 1st Swell
- Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres inshore, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore.
- 2nd Swell
- Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Please be awareWind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height.
Nearby Coastal Waters
- See detailed wind and wave forecasts on MetEye
- This forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
- Latest Coastal Observations
- Tide Predictions
- Marine Knowledge Centre – explanations and definitions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:05 pm EST Friday.
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