Tiny lines

Hello Friends,

Late last night just before clocking off for the day, I got a surprise when I checked the MHL data for Sydney. The average period had zoomed to 11 sec (from 5 sec at daybreak) and there was some 18 sec peak component as well. So, I thought, contrary to the models, we might actually have something this morning. Sadly, apart from a rather distinct but very small line, there’s nothing really showing at Dee Why this morning. The average period has dropped back to 9 seconds and the swell is still a lowly metre from the south.

We might possibly have something just barely into the catchable range at south spots. But you’ll want a kayak or similar if Dee Why is any sort of guide. The models suggest we might get a little uptick this afternoon, but I can’t see any terribly hopeful signs in the MHL data from down the coast, so I wouldn’t be too hopeful for an improvement until later this afternoon. The Bureau is calling for it to happen, so I hope to be proved too pessimistic.

Long lines but not much else... so far...

Longer range outlook has improved a bit. It now seems possible that we could get a big system swinging around from the Bight and into the Sydney swell block hole toward the middle of next week.

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Strong wind warning.
Thursday until midnight: Wind: W/SW 15/20 knots inshore, 20/25 knots offshore during the morning. Winds increasing to S/SW 20/30 knots during the evening, chiefly offshore.Sea: 1.5 to 2.5 metres, rising to 2 to 3 metres during the evening.Swell: E/NE about 1 metre, increasing to S 1.5 to 2 metres later in the day.
Friday: Wind: S/SW 15/20 knots early, easing to SW/SE 10/15 knots during the morning and 5/10 knots later. Sea: 1.5 to 2.5 metres abating to about 1 metre. Swell: S/SE about 1,5 metres
Saturday: Wind: NW/NE 5/15 knots increasing to 15/20 knots later.

C C

Fine, dry and mild on the Central Coast this Thursday morning.  The swell is small and smooth at 1 – 2 feet + from the southeast.  There is light southwest breeze forecast to go southerly & freshen later.  High tide 0905 and low tide around 1445.  Local barometer 1004 hpa, 12 degrees C. 74% humidity.   Have a good one.

Byron Bay Today July 22nd 2009

Sometimes you’re right and sometimes you’re not.

I blew Tuesdays tide time, sorry about that. If you went out in the AM there was still some small waves but lighting chased me back indoors. I think for Wednesday the morning is still going to be you’re best opportunity while the ESE winds are light and if the buoy data is correct at 10 sec, and 2.5 feet, you may catch a ride if your longboard is big enough. The buoy data fot Thursday and Friday is also showing better than usual SC conditions at 10 sec and 3-4 feet possibly. We will keep you posted.

Roberto

Narrabeen Rpt

There aren’t any waves today. Sorry

Where’s Huey?

Hello Friends,

Breezy and unseasonably mild this morning in Sydney. Wind’s out of the NNW, which would be okay if we had some swell. Sadly, I can detect no sign of such at Dee Why, nor in the MHL data. The numbers are stark: maybe a metre of SE windswell with a period of 5 seconds. Chop, in a word. There is some 12 sec stuff in the mix, but I saw no sign of it when I climbed aloft for this morning’s snap. Maybe, just maybe, a knee high set wave will turn up at the exposed spots, but the wind is forecast to kick up to 20-30 kts inshore and 25-33kts at sea, so it’s pretty unlikely much of anything will get to us.

There’s nothing much showing on the forecast models for the next 48 hours where we’re concerned. It looks as though we might possibly get a little south pulse for Fri-Sat. Fingers crossed on that one…

Have yourself a great day!

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Strong wind warning.
Wednesday until midnight: Wind: NW 20/30 knots, reaching 25/33 knots offshore. Sea: 2 to 3 metres, rising to 2.5 to 3.5 metres offshore. Swell: NE less than 1 metre, becoming S 1 to 2 metres in the afternoon/evening.
Thursday: Wind: W 20/30 knots, turning S/SW 20/30 knots.Sea: 2 to 3 metres. Swell: S 1 to 2 metres.
Friday: Wind: S 10/20 knots, easing.

No sign of surf this morning at Dee Why.

today we have a lake……..

Yesterday was close although there were a few in the late arvo that were ridden. But today we definitely have a reasonable lake confronting us.  Strong offshores have blown most of the night and so instead of any swell we have a lovely warm day so its not all bad as there is nothing worse than a flat day thats cold and wet!!!!!!

C C Warm as?

Fine, windy and warm on the Central Coast this Wednesday morning.  The swell is small and smooth at 1 – 2 feet from the east southeast.  There is moderate & gusty west northwest breeze forecast to freshen later.  High tide 0815 and low tide around 1350.  Local barometer 1005 hpa, 17 degrees C. 65% humidity.   Have a good one.

Byron Bay Today July 21st 2009

It will have to be in the morning…

Many of you probably missed the Monday afternoon session of glass with 9 sec swell in the 3-4 foot range. Something almost unheard of on the Atlantic seaboard. But Tuesday morning looks to be at 10 sec with 3 feet and calm winds before they kick around from the south possibly over 15 mph. I suggest you get your butt out of bed and take advantage of this opportunity with low tide at 7:11.

Roberto