Hello Friends,
At 0400 the Eden MHL buoy directional spectra was showing 12 second period SSE swell at an average height of 2.3 metres, but with peak seas and swell of 4.7 metres. Wind down that way is around the 30 kt mark from the south. I mention this, because it should mean we’ll see that energy (and wind) here before long. The good thing for us is that the Bureau says although strong, the wind is set to be SW through much of the day. As of 0700 Dee Why was showing waist to chest plus wave faces along the beach, but nothing much at the point – yet.
The Bureau expects the swell energy to peak overnight but we should still have solid waves tomorrow and into Wednesday. The big issue will be the wind because although it starts out SW, late this afternoon it goes south and stays that way all day tomorrow.
Interestingly, while the back half of the work week looks ho-hum, this morning’s long range modelling points toward another burst of south energy at the weekend.
Get a few if you can and have yourself a top old Monday!
Forecast issued at 4:10 am EDT on Monday 25 November 2013.
Weather Situation
A trough in the northeast is linked to a slow moving complex low in the southern Tasman Sea. Winds are expected to strengthen from the south and extend along the whole coast during Monday and Tuesday. The trough is expected to gradually contract north with southerlies easing by Wednesday and turning northerly later this week.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Monday for Sydney Coastal Waters
Winds
Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots tending southerly 25 to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas
1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres, increasing to 2 to 3 metres during the morning.
Weather
Isolated thunderstorms from the late morning, mainly offshore.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Tuesday 26 November
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Sydney Coastal Waters
Winds
Southerly 25 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots before dawn.
Seas
2 to 3 metres, decreasing below 2 metres during the morning, then decreasing below 1.5 metres around midday.
Swell
Southerly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres around dawn.
Weather
The chance of thunderstorms offshore in the morning.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Wednesday 27 November
Winds
Southerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the morning.
Seas
Around 1 metre.
Swell
Southeasterly 2 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
