Hello Friends,
Hope to get a pic or two up later this morning, but it’s raining and RealSurf HQ is socked in. From the 0300 MHL data swell was still 2.5 metres at 11 seconds from the SE. Wind was WSW at 5-10 kts but the Bureau is saying it’ll be around to the south to SE. I reckon that means 1.5x overhead on the bombs but mostly chest to head plus on sets – at the magnets. Obviously protected corners will be significantly smaller.
If you’re thinking of getting in the water, bear in mind that Beachwatch is warning that pollution is likely for everywhere between Bungan and the Bower as well as all the eastern suburb beaches. Shire folks are in slightly better shape.
Tide was high at 0800 and is heading to the low at 1425.
Outlook is for the swell to last pretty much right through the week to come. It’s supposed to be southerly through tomorrow, but Wednesday should see a decrease as the direction goes more SW. Right now Weds-Thursday look particularly hopeful.
Have a great Monday one and all!
Weather Situation
A high pressure system near Tasmania extends a ridge along the New South Wales coast, while a low pressure trough lies over the central Tasman Sea. This pattern will maintain moderate to fresh southerly winds over most New South Wales waters during the next day or two, weakening mid-week as a new high develops over the region.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Winds
South to southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres.
1st Swell
Southerly 2 to 3 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Tuesday 22 March
Winds
Southerly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
1st Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Wednesday 23 March
Winds
South to southwesterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots during the day.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
1st Swell
Southerly 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 30% chance of a shower.
