Hello Friends,
The best news of the day is that the folks at Manly Hydraulic Labs have stuck some new batteries in the Sydney waverider buoy. That means after several weeks, we’re once again getting live data about sea conditions offshore. Sadly, this morning, the data isn’t exactly inspiring. There’s about a metre of SE windswell, but it’s only six seconds apart. So, the marginal conditions down at Dee Why may safely be extrapolated to include all of Sydney.
But don’t feel too hard done by. It’s basically the same story up and down the coast of NSW and SE Qld.
The marine forecast is calling for light and variable winds this morning to turn NW to NE this afternoon and get up to 13-18kts. But there’s no prospect of any improvement to the surf conditions. Indeed, the indications are that tomorrow will be no better.
However…
There is hope for a little south pulse this weekend. It doesn’t look likely to get very big (shoulder high maybe) and the quality will not be too fabulous – if the Bureau is right about the wind call.
The weatherpersons are currently predicting S-SE wind of 20-30 kts early, easing slightly as the day goes along. So, it sounds like your favourite semi-protected south corner will be the best chance for a wave.
BTW, I did the radio surf report this morning with Wendy Harmer on ABC 702. Here’s what it sounded like…
Don talks surf this morning with Wendy Harmer on 702 ABC radio
Go well!
