Hello Friends,
First things first:
By Order of the Federal Government, our beaches are open for exercise only – surfing, swimming, running and walking. Beaches will be closed due to unsafe conditions and or mass gatherings. All pools are closed at this time.
Please see some commonly asked questions about the beach closures.
If people are sunbaking or gathering on the beach, they will be asked to move along by our lifeguards, rangers or the police.
Due to the risk of Coronavirus and acting on direction of NSW and Federal Governments, Council has closed many public areas. View the latest updates on the evolving situation with Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In addition, it is against the law to gather with more than two people in public, except:
- for members of the same household
- where the gathering is essential for work or education
- If you go out, stay 1.5 metres away from other people at all times.
The rules are also now enforceable and Police are issuing fines of $1000 for individuals and $5000 for companies. These are difficult circumstances and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
As of 0800 when I grabbed the pictures the swell out at sea was 1.5 metres at 11 seconds from the SE. Wind was coming lightly from the west and skies were clear – although hazy. We’re heading to a high of 24C and water is on 21C. Tide was low at 0800 and is coming into the high at 1400.
Still quite crowded at the point and along the beach, but not quite at the intensity levels of yesterday.
The models are pointing to a bit smaller but not flat for the next few days.
Stay safe, keep your distance, wash your hands, don’t touch yer face!
Weather Situation
Light will persist as a strong high pressure system slowly moves into the Tasman Sea today. Winds are forecast to shift northerly and strengthen mid-week, ahead of the next cold front which is expected to bring a southerly change to coastal waters during Thursday and Friday.
Forecast for Tuesday until midnight
Winds
Variable about 10 knots, tending north to northeasterly in the late afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2 metres.
Weather
Sunny.
Wednesday 15 April
Winds
Northerly about 10 knots, tending north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon, reaching up to 20 knots offshore in the evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the afternoon.
Swell
Southerly 1 to 2 metres.
Weather
Sunny.
Thursday 16 April
Winds
North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell
Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather
Mostly sunny.
