Hello Friends,
Skies were mostly overcast at 0745 when I grabbed the snaps from RealSurf HQ. They’re a bit soft because the 17-26 kt SW wind was blowing my camera rig around. It was also producing lumpy conditions in the corner at Dee Why where set waves were in the shoulder to head plus range. Swell out at sea was 4.6 metres at 10 seconds from dead south to S by SSW, so most of the energy is going past us.
Tide was coming into the 0930 1.7 m high on what should be a partly cloudy day with the odd sprinkle and a high of only 22.
The wind should dial back this afternoon and the swell may get a touch more SSE, so if you’re keen…
Tomorrow’s the Bureau is expecting more southerly wind and a more SE tilt to the still solid swell, along with partly cloudy skies. Friday’s shaping to be similar on the wind and swell fronts, but back to showery weather.
Not amazing, but not hopeless either.
Have a great Wednesday everyone!
Weather Situation
A deepening low well off the coast is bringing a burst of vigorous southerly winds together with large and powerful waves and hazardous surf conditions along the coast. Following this, winds will gradually ease as a new ridge becomes established over southeast Australia during the second half of the week.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Gale Warning for Wednesday for Sydney Coast
- Winds
- South to southwesterly 30 to 45 knots easing to 25 to 30 knots in the afternoon and easing to 15 to 25 knots inshore in the evening.
- Seas
- 3 to 5 metres, decreasing to 2.5 to 3 metres during the afternoon.
- Swell
- Southerly 3 to 4 metres, decreasing to 3 metres by early evening.
- Weather
- Cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
- Caution
- Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous on south facing coasts for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Thursday 11 April
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Sydney Coast
- Winds
- Southerly 15 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the morning and early afternoon. Winds decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the late evening.
- Seas
- 2 to 3 metres, decreasing below 2 metres by early evening.
- Swell
- Southerly 3 to 4 metres, tending southeasterly 4 metres during the afternoon.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Friday 12 April
- Winds
- Southerly 10 to 15 knots becoming variable below 10 knots during the morning.
- Seas
- Below 1 metre.
- Swell
- Southerly 3 to 4 metres, tending southeasterly 3 to 4 metres during the morning.
- Weather
- Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers.
