Hello Friends,
Not a day for surfing at Dee Why. You could go for a walk along the sand with the family, but it’s paddle exercise only in the ocean this morning. I’m getting back on the bike for my daily exercise later. Hundreds of others have the same idea, so I’ve taken to avoiding the crowded paths by exploring random routes through the quieter streets in nearby suburbs.
Just for the record, swell at sea was 0.9 metres at 6-8 seconds from 170°. Wind was light from the WNW under mostly clear skies. Waves at Dee Why looked to be in the ankle to knee plus range. Water is still 22C. High tide was at 0825.
The Goat will be along later with his call for the surf prospects in the coming week. For what it’s worth, I’m not expecting much…
Look after yourself and keep your distance!
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.
Weather Situation
A ridge of high pressure will remain across New South Wales during the next few days. A cold front will skim across the state’s far south on Friday, with another expected later on the weekend. The passing of these fronts will bring short-lived southerly changes to southern coastal waters.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Winds
Variable about 10 knots becoming northerly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly around 1 metre.
Weather
Sunny.
Friday 24 April
Winds
Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the afternoon then becoming southeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the evening.
Seas
Around 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly below 1 metre.
Weather
Sunny.
Saturday 25 April
Winds
East to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres by evening.
Swell
Southerly below 1 metre.
Weather
Sunny.
