Hello Friends,
Steady 15-20 kts of easterly wind is tearing Dee Why up as the morning session got underway. There’s a caution for “large and powerful surf conditions” from the Bureau and as of 0600 swell was averaging 3 metres from the east at a touch over 10 seconds apart. Water conditions are pretty ordinary, particularly at Collaroy, North Curly and Freshy according to Beachwatch
So probably a day to give it a pass.
Outlook is for the swell to stick around at about the current size through tomorrow before it starts swinging more SE on Friday. Unfortunately it’ll be south-easterly to southerly at 20-30 kts across the period, so surf options will be few and far between.
The various models are telling us that the swell should continue at around the present size – give or take a bit – into next week. They’re pointing to the wind being problematic through Saturday before maybe weakening a touch for Sunday morning and turning offshore (!) Sunday afternoon. That’s good to see!
Have yourself a top old Wednesday!
Weather Situation
A strong high pressure system remains almost stationary over the southern Tasman Sea, while a low pressure trough lies off the New South Wales and southern Queensland coasts extending from a low over the Coral Sea. This low is expected to move slowly south over the next few days. It is forecast to generate windy conditions and large swells, particularly along the northern half of the coast.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Winds
South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore in the morning.
Seas
1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell
Easterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
Weather
Isolated thunderstorms, more frequent offshore.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Thursday 28 August
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots turning southerly in the early afternoon. Winds reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the afternoon and evening.
Seas
2 to 2.5 metres.
Swell
Easterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
Weather
Isolated thunderstorms in the morning and afternoon.
Friday 29 August
Winds
Southerly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas
2 to 3 metres.
Swell
Easterly 2.5 to 3 metres, tending southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres during the morning.
