Surf forecast issued Thursday 28 August 2008: 5 day outlook for Sydney:

For the weekend…

Fine weather - small surf .

Friday: in the 1-2 metre rnage at dead South places.

Saturday: about 1 metre South.

Sunday: about 1 metre North east.

Monday: less than 1 metre, tending to flat.

Tuesday: pretty flat.

Water temp is around 15-16.

Weather from the Bureau:

Forecast for Thursday evening
A shower or two, chiefly near the coast. Moderate south to southeast winds, fresh along the coast.
Precis: Shower or two.

Forecast for Friday
A shower or two, more likely near the coast, clearing in the evening. Sunny periods. Light to moderate southwest to southeast winds.
Precis: Shower or two.

City:         Min:   9 Max:  18   Parramatta: Min:   7 Max:  18
Terrey Hills: Min:   7 Max:  16   Penrith:    Min:   5 Max:  19
Liverpool:    Min:   5 Max:  18   Richmond:   Min:   3 Max:  18

UV Alert: 10:20 am to 1:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]

Saturday Fine.

City:          Min:    9  Max:   20
West:          Min:    2  Max:   21

Sunday Cloudy. Showers developing.

City:          Min:   13  Max:   19
West:          Min:    9  Max:   19

Monday Becoming fine.

City:          Min:   11  Max:   18
West:          Min:    6  Max:   19

Tuesday Fine.

City:          Min:   11  Max:   18
West:          Min:    6  Max:   18

Wednesday Chance shower

City:          Min:    9  Max:   17
West:          Min:    3  Max:   17

Thursday Chance shower.

City:          Min:   10  Max:   17
West:          Min:    4  Max:   18