The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted by: goat on January 10th, 2013Surf forecast issued Thursday: 10 January 2013: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
First – Don’t forget the annual Avalon Beach Surf Swim on Sunday…
Everything you want to know to enter is here…
http://www.oceanswims.com.au/Events.asp?EventID=456
Surf outlook:
Friday: in the 1-2 metre range early on, then about 1 metre or so East South East
Saturday: about 1 metre or so South East
Sunday: in the 1-2 metre range East South East
Monday: around 1 metre or a bit more at dead South places (nothing much at other places)
Tuesday: about 1 metre at dead South places and ditto
Wednesday: less than 1 metre dead South
Thursday: about 1 metre dead South.
Water temp’s around 21-22.
Nice feature about Midget in the Herald the other day… He’s done good and is going strong.
http://www.smh.com.au/sport/the-man-who-changed-the-world-20121228-2bywn.html?fb_action_ids=438363252884349&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=246965925417366
And for something different, go to Rust in Avalon Parade and check out some of Bruce Raymond’s interesting artwork on old wharf timber. I like to lend support to struggling young artists ![]()
Think I forgot to say Happy New Year last week ![]()
Enjoy life!
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
- Summary

- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 10%

Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds easterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeasterly in the late evening.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected in the afternoon and evening.
Friday 11 January
- Summary

- Min 21
- Max 33
- Cloud clearing.
- Chance of any rain: 10%

- Rainfall amount: 0 mm
Sydney area
Cloud clearing. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h early in the morning then tending east to northeasterly in the late afternoon.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected.
Fire Danger – Severe
UV Alert from 8:50 am to 5:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
Around Sydney
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 21 | 33 | |
| Penrith | 19 | 41 | |
| Liverpool | 18 | 39 | |
| Terrey Hills | 19 | 33 | |
| Richmond | 19 | 41 | |
| Parramatta | 19 | 38 | |
| Campbelltown | 18 | 38 | |
| Bondi | 22 | 28 |
Saturday 12 January
- Summary

- Min 23
- Max 34
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then shifting east to southeasterly in the early evening.
Sunday 13 January
- Summary

- Min 22
- Max 27
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the evening.
Monday 14 January
- Summary

- Min 19
- Max 25
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Cloudy. The chance of showers until evening. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending east to southeasterly and becoming light during the day.
Tuesday 15 January
- Summary

- Min 19
- Max 29
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers. Winds northerly and light tending northeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the day.
Wednesday 16 January
- Summary

- Min 20
- Max 29
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny morning. The chance of showers later in the day. Winds northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting south to southeasterly during the morning.
Thursday 17 January
- Summary

- Min 21
- Max 30
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h during the day.



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