Still waiting

Posted on August 27th, 2009 in Big Picture, Dee Why.

Hello Friends,

How I wish I could tell you all to grab your boards and go surfin’. But sadly for those who are reading this from anywhere along the east coast of Australia the best I can suggest is that you scope your favourite south-east swell low tide spot on the off chance it’d be worth wetting the mal, kayak, or other large floatable. Swell at sea off Sydney is averaging about half a metre, but the period has bumped up into the 9-13 second range, so there is a faint hope of the odd knee high bomb set. Wind’s not much of a factor as I write now, but it’s going to pick up and be out of the northern quarters later – to the extent that matters.

From the look of the models, I’d say we’re not too likely to get waves on the east coast until maybe Sunday – and then they’ll only be tiny (assuming the computers have it right).

So, as you were ladies and gentlemen. Huey’s on business elsewhere for the time being.

Synoptic Situation
A ridge extending from the high over the northern Tasman Sea will be associated with NW/NE airstream along NSW coast during Thursday and Friday. A low pressure trough is expected to approach the coast from the west on Saturday bringing an increase in N/NW winds.

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Thursday until midnight: Wind: W/NW 15/20 knots early, tending NW/NE later in the morning. Sea: 1 to 2 metres.Swell: S 1 to 1.5 metres.
Friday: Wind: NW/NE 10/15 knotsSea: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: S/SE about 1 metre.
Saturday: Wind: N/NW 20/30 knots.

Flat again on the C C

Posted on August 27th, 2009 in Central Coast, Surf Reports.

Fine, dry and mild on the Central Coast this Thursday morning.  The swell is smooth, very small and weak at 1 – 1.2 feet max. from the east.  There is a light west northwest breeze forecast to go northeast later.  Low tide 0645 and high tide around 1330.  Local barometer 1010 hpa, 8 degrees C. 68% humidity.   Have a good one.

Byron Bay Today Aug 26th 09

Posted on August 27th, 2009 in Byron, Local Colour.

The south change didn’t last very long, In Byron Bay . But the respite we experienced from the northerlies was nice. We even got to see just a little bit of southerly swell as well. Producing a few little peaks around the ocean side for the little whiteboard set and there were even some little slides in the bay for the loggers. Now we don’t like to scare people, but we do believe in keeping people informed. Several of the local crew, have spotted a large shark cruising around Watego’s, the Pas & the Cape lately. This is nothing unusual especially at this time of year. Whales migrating with their young attract whale watchers, that’s a given. But they also attract predators; it’s just the way it is. I saw one today while having a few waves at Wategos myself. I can tell you is this, what I saw about four metres in length and bloody thick. Its pectoral fins are sticking out almost at right angles and far forward and it’s black on its back fading to light grey and white around its sides. Yep it was real close. If I had to guess I’d say it’s a White. Just be aware folks. It’s that time of year in Byron Bay. Little hint, those big guys really stink. If you’re surfing and you suddenly notice a strong fishy smell, it’s a good idea to go in for a little rest. After all sometimes it’s just nice to just sit and watch, In Byron Bay Today.

More surf in Montreal than Sydney

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in At large.

It can’t be very often this happens… river waves in Montreal were bigger today than ocean waves at Dee Why beach. Here’s the proof:

Ace reporter PB sent this snap from Montreal showing the surf action today. Check out more of his pictures of the action here.

And yes, of course, there’s a Montreal surf site right here!

Not much

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in South Carolina.

Maybe 2 feet when you get up in the AM with calm winds and on the incoming tide after 6:30. Thursday may jump a foot with some indication of a 3-4 foot swell by friday – Saturday.

Roberto

Still small

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in Manly.

And not looking good either. I was at the Bureau last night for a talk on East Coast Lows and before it started the Senior Forecaster gave us a run- through of the weather the last few days (with lots of records broken) and what we can expect looking forward and I must say it did not look too good from a surfers perspective. Ouch. Oh well these things happen and lets try and look on the brightside – it could be raining and flat – instead its warm sunny and flat. The  lesser of the two evils I reckon. Have yourselves a great day.

C C Flat Conditions

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in Central Coast, Surf Reports.

Fine, dry and mild on the Central Coast this Wednesday morning.  The swell is ruffled, very small and weak at 1 – 1.5 feet max. from the east.  There is a light  west northwest breeze forecast to strengthen later.  Low tide 0600 and high tide around 1235.  Local barometer 1006 hpa, 14degrees C. 32% humidity.   Have a good one.

Micro Sydney

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in Big Picture.

Hello Friends,
Another day of not happening on the surf front. What waves we have are coming from the south, but really, to be honest, you couldn’t call them waves as such. Ripples would be a more accurate description. But that’s what you get when the swell is averaging about half a metre at sea and the period is bumping around the 6 second mark.

The models remain unfavourable for the east coast. Despite a fair amount of activity in the southern ocean, the projections are for the energy to fan up into the Tasman well to the west of us. Looks like the western shores of NZ will go pretty well for size (although the wind’ll be an issue).

Ah well, we all know the energy will be back eventually.

Have yourself a top old day!

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Gale Warning.
Wednesday until midnight: Wind: W/NW 25/35 knots easing to 20/30 knots during the day. Sea: 2.5 to 3.5 metres. Swell: S/SW 1 to 2 metres.
Thursday: Wind: N/NW 15/20 knots.Sea: 1 to 2 metres.Swell: S 1 to 1.5 metres.
Friday: Wind: NE/NW 10/15 knots

Montreal Report – Habitat 67

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in Surf Reports.

Looks like there might be more swell on the St Lawrence River today than there is in Sydney, though the locals tell me the recent rains mean there’s too much water on the banks. I guess this is the equivalent of a king tide. Hope my pics have loaded properly

Byron Bay Today Aug 25th /09

Posted on August 26th, 2009 in Byron, Local Colour, Surf Reports.