"Stay happy and you'll be perfectly fine" - Jack Norris

SE wind and swell

Hello Friends,

Ocean looked very messy at 0715 thanks to a steady 10-15 knots of SE wind. But there is significantly more swell than yesterday (in line with expectations). The Bureau says we should expect a mix of 1.5-2.5 metre south and 1 metre of east. If it wasn’t for the wind, the point would be pretty interesting. Set wave faces were well overhead there and north along the beach toward No Mans. Tide was coming in to the high at 1000 (back to low at 1630).

This morning’s swell models are generally projecting a peak in energy before lunch. There should still be something around tomorrow, but it’ll be smaller and we’ll still have this wretched SE wind. Outlook beyond that is pretty marginal for the next week or so. But that said, the very long range models are currently speculating about a sustained dose of fun size east swell… hope they’re right!

Have yourself a great Thursday one and all!

No Man's DY
Super messy, but definitely some size
dy point wave
Crew looking for an opportunity

Weather Situation

A high pressure system south of the Bight is moving slowly east while extending a ridge along the New South Wales coast. This is directing south to southeasterly winds over coastal waters, which are expected to remain fresh in central and northern areas today in the wake of a weak cold front. The high is forecast to be centred over the western Tasman Sea by Friday, resulting in a northeasterly wind shift in southern parts, while a ridge is maintained over the north coast.

Forecast for Thursday until midnight

Winds
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots, locally reaching 25 knots in the morning, then easing to 10 to 15 knots by evening.
Seas
1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the day.
1st Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 30% chance of a shower this morning.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.

Friday 6 February

Winds
Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Weather
Cloudy. 40% chance of showers.

Saturday 7 February

Winds
East to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas
Around 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 20% chance of a shower.