Byron Bay Today May 27th 2009

Grey, glassy afternoon

Hello Friends,

Went for a splash at Dee Why late this afternoon to take advantage of the dropping tide. As the tide continued to drop, the waves got crunchier and the crowd grew. Sets were into the shoulder high range and it seemed that there were only a couple of consistent peaks at the south end. I could see folks up toward No Man’s too, but it appeared to be a bit smaller and less consistent.

Quite interesting catching waves out there. The sky and the sea were almost indistinguishable because it was so glassy. Kinda reminded me of surfing on a foggy day in California. I was squinting madly trying to read the size of the incoming waves, but it was difficult to really make out how they were shaping up until they were just about on top of me. Good fun. And definitely above average power and quality.

Water was warm too. Felt like about 20-21 or so.

Going the whack under drizzly skies at Dee Why beach.

Pod of bodyboarders on sets like this at the point this arvo.

Wonder if it's vintage, or what? DY beach, this arvo

Driving across a Gardens wall late this morning.

Point getting all snappy.

Pulling into an open one.

Waves about

Hello Friends,

Swell is now averaging around a metre from the ESE in Sydney. Fortunately the period is 10 seconds, so there are still some fun looking chest high sets at Dee Why beach (and, I have no doubt, numerous other locales). The point is smaller and less consistent, but there are a few bods in attendance to make sure nothing gets through unridden.

At 0730 it looked almost glassy, but the Bureau’s call (see below) is for SW-S change to rattle through the place this morning. With luck, the swell should stick around through the day. If you’re waiting for the post high tide opportunities (it’s at 1033), you should be in with a chance. Could be a shower around later though.

From Thursday onward it would seem that we’re in for increasingly southerly conditions. The models are showing the swell pushing up into the 3-4 metre range from the S to SSE, but with 15-20 kts of ESE wind. So, not all that attractive looking really.

Have yourself a great old day!

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Wednesday until midnight: Wind: W/NW 5/10 knots, ahead of a SW/S change 13/18 knots during the morning. Sea: to 1 metre, rising to 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: E/SE about 1.5 metres. Possible thunderstorms.
Thursday: Wind: S 15/25 knots. Sea: 1.5 to 2.5 metres. Swell: SE 1 to 1.5 metres.
Friday: Wind: S 20/30 knots.

...not exactly booming.

Looks like a fun one to me.

C C

Light cloud cover, dry and mild on the Central Coast this Wednesday morning.  The swell is smooth and smaller at 1 – 3 feet from the east.  There is no breeze at the moment but forecast to go west southwest then southeast later.  High tide 1035 and low tide around 1600.  Have a good one.

Byron Bay today May 26th 2009

Few waves about but tides are no good

I hit Dee Why first thing this morning which was OK- Curly was 2-3 feet but full and getting fuller as the high tide is around late morning.  Best waves first thing and late afternoon.  Winds offshore, sun is out and it’s a cracker day.  Tomorrow looks good too. Enjoy.

A few snaps from this morning

Made a quick loop of the plateau to grab some extra snaps of this morning. Looks as though there are some fun ones in the chest high range around the place. Whether it’s the Dee Why to Longy stretch or Collaroy-Narrabeen beach, there are little peaks aplenty, despite the high tide.

Sets definitely into the rideable range, but the waits seem to be longish.

Gardens set: wave of the day?

Little ones scudding in from the ESE this morning.

Little ones roll into high tide Gardens.

All yours if you want it (Makaha bombie)

Longy: messy and small - so he has it to himself.

Sunny morning in Sydney

And there are rights as well...

The quick version: Much cleaner and still some waves but the swell is dropping. According to the MHL data, it’s a touch under 2 metres at a bit under 10 seconds from the ESE. Wind is light as the day gets started and is set to go around to the northern quarters later. Late shower expected, but as we kick things off, it’s still only partly cloudy. However, once those late showers arrive, it’s set to stay cloudy and showery for the rest of the week.

Will try to update with some thoughts about the swell outlook later in the day.

Have a good one!

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Tuesday until midnight: Wind: NW/NE 8/13 knots. Sea: to 1 metre.Swell: E/SE 1.5 to 2 metres.
Wednesday: Wind: Variable 5/10 knots, ahead of a morning S/SW change 10/20 knots. Sea: rising to 1 to 2 metres. Swell: E/SE 1.5 to 2 metres.
Thursday: Wind: S/SW 15/25 knots.

Fun looking set at Dee Why this morning.

C C

Cloudy, dry and cool on the Central Coast this Tuesday morning.  The swell is smooth and calming down somewhat at 2 – 3 feet from the east northeast.  There is no breeze at the moment but forecast to go northwest then northeast later.  High tide 0935 and low tide around 1505.  Have a good one.

Barrels a Plenty In Byron Bay Today May 25th 2009