Hello Friends,
Dangerous conditions along all the exposed stretches of Sydney’s coast this morning. Swell at sea is around the 5-6 metre mark this morning and wind was WSW at 20 kts with stronger gusts. Surface conditions were actually fairly clean looking, but there’s just way too much water moving around. Beachwatch is calling the water quality suss from Northy south to Manly – as though you needed any other disincentive. Good day to watch the spectacular conditions.
Outlook is for the crazy conditions to prevail for another couple of days with maybe Saturday being approachable if you’re fit and experienced. But we’ll see…
Go well with your day and stay safe!
Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system is centred over the central Tasman Sea. This system is whipping up blustery winds and powerful waves along parts of the New South Wales coast, with conditions gradually easing later in the week as the low moves east towards New Zealand and a high pressure ridge moves over the state from the west.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Gale Warning for Wednesday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Southerly 25 to 35 knots, tending south to southwesterly 25 to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas
3 to 4 metres.
Swell
South to southeasterly 4 to 6 metres.
Weather
Cloudy. 90% chance of showers.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Thursday 16 July
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Southerly 25 to 30 knots.
Seas
3 to 4 metres.
Swell
South to southeasterly 4 to 5 metres.
Weather
Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Friday 17 July
Winds
Southerly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas
2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Swell
Southerly 2.5 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
