Hello Friends,
A beautiful autumn day along the Northern Beaches but next to no swell energy in the ocean. Out at sea it’s 0.75 m at 5 seconds apart from the SE. The wind is out of the NW 10-15 kts, and it’ll stay that way through the day as we head to a weirdly summery high of 27C. Water’s still on 21C and next tide is a 1.6 m high at 0850.
Waiting to hear what the Goat thinks about the surf prospects for the coming week, but for what it’s worth, I’m hoping we’ll have a little something maybe Sunday-Monday at south magnets…
Go well and keep washing those hands ’cause the virus is still around.
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 high pressure system centred over the Tasman Sea will direct a generally northerly stream along the New South Wales coast for the remainder of today and into Saturday. A cold front is expected to bring a strong west to southwesterly change to the southern half of the coast on Saturday, extending to the northern half on Sunday. Following this, winds will turn southerly and ease as a new high pressure system gradually moves across southeastern Australia.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
Winds
Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning northerly in the middle of the day.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
Swell
Southerly below 1 metre.
Weather
Sunny.
Saturday 9 May
Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Northerly 15 to 25 knots turning west to northwesterly 20 to 30 knots in the afternoon and evening.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell
Southerly around 1 metre.
Weather
Mostly sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening.
Sunday 10 May
Winds
Westerly 20 to 30 knots turning south to southwesterly 15 to 20 knots during the morning.
Seas
2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the afternoon or evening.
Swell
Southerly around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Weather
Mostly sunny
