Swell continues

Hello Friends,

As of 0800 there were still head plus sets at the point and somewhat smaller mostly shutting down surf along the beach toward the Pole. Out at sea it was 1.5 metres at 13 seconds from the SE. Wind was light and NW under slightly hazy skies. Water is 20C and we’re heading to a summery high of 26. Tide hits low a little after 0900 and is back to high around 1530 – when the NEr will be into it.

Outlook remains promising for the rest of the week. Nothing spectacular, but there should be waves…

As you can see from the pics, the point is again very crowded, particularly on the key take-off spots. Remember, just because you’re in the water you aren’t magically protected from someone in your vicinity exhaling clouds of viral particles that you can breathe in. This is a nasty disease. It can kill young and otherwise fit people. Don’t take chances.

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.