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Posts in Dee Why
Glassy start to Monday on the Northern Beaches
Posted on May 21st, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
Checked Dee Why around 0830 and then had a look at Northy shortly thereafter. There were little waves at both places. Size looks to be mostly in the waist high plus range. I don’t know if it was a fluke, but I saw a single set wave up toward the pole at Dee Why that definitely had a head high wave face. I didn’t see anything like as big again, but it’s worth passing along to give you the full picture. Surface conditions were glassy and there were only two or three people in the water from the corner to the pole at Dee Why. Northy, as usual, had a bigger cohort, but it didn’t look too busy.
Tide was high at 0825 and will hit low at about 1405
Outlook for the rest of the work week has not improved from yesterday’s run of the forecast models. Some are showing a little uptick around Friday, but between now and then, they’re all in agreement that we’re in for flatness in the Sydney region. However, come the weekend we could see some heavy swell from the south. It’s too far out for much confidence in the numbers, but at least a couple of the models are calling for 3-5 metres of 12+ second south swell – and strong SSW wind.
Have yourself a great Monday one and all.
Weather Situation
A weakening trough of low pressure lies off the northern coast, while a high pressure ridge extends across the bulk of New South Wales. This ridge is expected to be very slow-moving during the first half of the week, with winds turning northerly ahead of a low pressure system and associated cold front, forecast to affect the coast at the end of the week. The positioning of this system is currently uncertain, but it is likely to bring very strong winds to some coastal areas.
Forecast for Monday until midnightWinds
Variable below 10 knots, becoming north to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1 metre.Tuesday 22 May
Winds
Northwesterly 5 to 10 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southeasterly about 1 metre.Wednesday 23 May
Winds
West to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots tending to north to northwesterly from the morning.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southeasterly 0.5 metres.
Surf? What’s that?
Posted on May 20th, 2012 in Dee Why.
UPDATE:
Had to drive to Manly, so checked it out on the way back to Dee Why and it seems the swell has perked a bit. A scrappy but rideable little south was showing at Curly and to a lesser extent at Manly. So the gloom of my original report below may have been premature. Looks like rain though…
Hello Friends,
Not looking as though you do any surfing in Sydney this morning – if Dee Why’s any guide. Smooth sea and only the barest tendril of a line appearing now and again.
A day for other things I’d say.
The swell models are still showing the possibility of a little south perk tomorrow morning, but the MHL data from the buoys off to the south of Sydney are not overly encouraging. They’re showing a boost into the 2 metre range at the moment, but the period is around the 6 second mark, so I wouldn’t be getting too hopeful.
On the other hand, the models are also showing the possibility of something developing next weekend…
Have a top old Sunday!
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
Winds
Southerly 15 to 20 knots tending south to southeasterly 10 to 15 knots late in the day.
Seas
Up to 1.5 metres.
Swell
Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.Monday 21 May
Winds
Variable below 10 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1 metre.Tuesday 22 May
Winds
Variable below 10 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly about 1 metre.
Back to tiny Sydney
Posted on May 19th, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
A few little waves to be had for this morning’s early risers. Those equipped with the most buoyant options will make the most out of the waist high (at best) sets. From the shape of the swell models, the morning is likely to offer the best shot at something. The energy levels are set to weaken as the day goes along, but some of the swell models (including the Bureau’s) are showing a small bump up in size for Sunday around lunchtime. Unfortunately it’ll be in the context of southerly sea breezes as well, so I’m not expecting fabulous quality.
The longer term outlook hasn’t changed much for us since yesterday’s run of the swell models. At present it would appear that the remainder of the week will be tiny or flat. There seems to be a possibility of a perk in energy toward Friday afternoon and into Saturday morning. By perk, I’m hoping for waist to shoulder high. The very long range (and thus speculative) modelling is showing a powerful looking system in the southern ocean that just might massage our shores with some solid head high plus energy late in the weekend or early next Monday…
Go well with your Saturday!
TIDES: High at 0710, low at 1300
A high pressure ridge extends across northern New South Wales, and a trough will pass over the south today. This will bring southerly winds to the southern coast today, extending to the northern coast later on the weekend. Following this, a ridge will strengthen again across the south, with winds turning northerly ahead of a cold front expected at the end of the week.
Forecast for Saturday until midnightWinds
Westerly 10 to 15 knots, becoming variable below 10 knots in the afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1 metre.Sunday 20 May
Winds
Early southerly change of 10 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly about 1 metre becoming 1.5 metres from midday.
Weather
Isolated thunderstorms until afternoon.Monday 21 May
Winds
Variable below 10 knots becoming northerly 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1 metre.
Downward trend.
Posted on May 16th, 2012 in Dee Why.A little smaller this morning at around 3 – 4 foot SE swell. Straighter than yesterday and some are shutting down. Still a beautiful day and if you can get out there you should,as it will be smaller from here on. Enjoy and subscribe to Surf Photos of You.
Still with us.
Posted on May 15th, 2012 in Dee Why.The south continues this morning all but a lot cleaner and a slight drop in size. Although the conditions yesterday were out of control around midday, this morning its still 4 – 5 foot. AQgain bigger on the Bombies. Enjoy. Surf Photos of You.
Waiting on you Huey
Posted on May 13th, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
Well, as expected, Sunday kicked off bright and sunny with a cool offshore breeze but only the tiniest of little south wind swells coming in. According to the MHL data, it was about a metre on average with a typical period of maybe 7 seconds. There is some 10 second stuff in the mix though.
Tide was low at 0840 and will rise about a metre to the high at 1500.
While it looks likely to remain near flat today, there is a chance that we’ll be seeing signs of the forecast swell pulse by late afternoon. Eden was headed toward the 3 metre mark this morning, but since the period’s not yet to 10 seconds, I reckon the transit time for the swell will see it filling in after dark.
Tomorrow morning promises to be sizable indeed. The Bureau is saying 3-5 metres from the south with 25-30 kts of SW wind. The peak energy may only last a few hours, but from this morning’s modelling, it looks as though we can expect good size through to maybe Weds morning before it really starts to weaken back into the fun, but not amazing category.
I probably won’t be filing a report too early tomorrow as my Californian surf buddy and I will be making our 17th biennial surfari north in search of warm point wave activity. I’ll have the computer along as usual, so there will be reports of some form or ‘nother…
Have a great Sunday and Happy Mum’s Day to all who qualify!
Weather Situation
A high over the Bight and a deep low to the southeast of Tasmania direct cool and gusty south to southwest winds over most NSW waters. As the low moves eastwards on Sunday, wind is expected to increase to strong or gale force over most waters. A powerful southerly swell also associated with this low will move into southern NSW waters on Sunday, then extend to the remainder of the state on Monday. The wind will gradually ease through Monday and Tuesday as the low moves over New Zealand.
Forecast for Sunday until midnight
Winds
West to southwesterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas
2 to 3 metres.
Swell
Southerly 1 to 2 metres increasing to 2 to 3 metres late this evening.
Monday 14 May
Winds
Southwesterly 25 to 30 knots tending south to southwesterly 20 to 25 knots during the morning.
Seas
Up to 3 metres decreasing to 2 metres later in the evening.
Swell
Southerly 3 to 5 metres decreasing to 3 to 4 metres in the afternoon and evening.
Weather
Large swells breaking dangerously close inshore.
Tuesday 15 May
Winds
Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning southerly 20 to 25 knots during the afternoon.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the morning.
Swell
Southerly 3 to 4 metres decreasing to 2 to 3 metres from the morning.
Mighty unmighty this morning
Posted on May 12th, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
Only a metre of SE wind swell at sea this morning off Sydney. Worse, the average period is just 6 seconds. So, there really isn’t much of anything going on at Dee Why as the day gets started. There were a few bods bobbing in the limpid waters up toward No Mans, but I didn’t see them snag anything from the sub-waist high conditions. There is a distinct, but short duration pulse showing in the buoy data from down the coast and the swell forecast is calling for it to reach here about lunchtime. It’s just as short period as the present dribble, so I’d say we should see an uptick in size to maybe waist to chest on the bombs. The SW wind is due to turn west and pick up into the 20-25kt range though and that could tend to hold the swell offshore.
Tomorrow’s prospects are looking distinctly puny according to the swell models, but we’re still expecting to see something of interest on Monday as a solid looking south pulse fills in and then basically looks to hang around through mid-week.
The south is forecast to be around the 3 metre mark at sea and the models are showing periods in the 11-13 second range, so it ought to be into the overhead to 1.5x overhead range at exposed spots. Wind is going to be pretty strong and from the SW. Could be another interesting Monday.
Tide was low at 0745 and will hit high at 1355 or so. But the tide is changing by less than a metre, so the banks should basically be about the same all day.
Have yourself a great Saturday!
Weather Situation
A trough and associated cold front move over the northern coast. Windier conditions will persist in the the far south in a wake of the front on Saturday. A high will gradually approach from the west, maintaining a vigorous southerly airstream across the region during Sunday and Monday, assisted by further fronts brushing the state’s southeast. An increasing southerly swell is expected to develop later on the weekend.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Winds
Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning westerly 20 to 25 knots in the late evening.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres increasing to 2 metres during the morning.
Swell
Southeasterly about 1 metre.
Sunday 13 May
Winds
Westerly 20 to 25 knots tending west to southwesterly up to 30 knots during the afternoon.
Seas
1.5 to 2 metres increasing up to 3 metres during the afternoon.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Monday 14 May
Winds
Southwesterly 25 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 25 knots during the morning.
Seas
Up to 3 metres decreasing to 2 metres during the evening.
Swell
Southerly 2 to 3 metres.
Small, tiny even, but not flat
Posted on May 11th, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
If you found waves yesterday, I’d start by looking there again today. The swell settings are virtually unchanged. According to the MHL data, the dominant swell direction is SE, it’s about a metre on average and the average period is holding at 10 seconds. Dee Why looks a touch smaller to me, but there’s not much in it over yesterday. People are doing a fair amount of waiting around and sets look to be waist high on the bigger ones.
Tide was low at around 0650 and will reach a high at 1250. However, the total tidal range today will only be about a metre.
Water was amazingly warm yesterday, so my guess is that we’ll have more of the same today.
Outlook is still for a substantial south pulse (up to 3 metres at sea) to hit on Monday and then to stay in the fun size range into midweek. And that ain’t a bad thing.
Go well with your Friday one and all!
Weather Situation
A high pressure system lies over the Tasman Sea off the north coast of New South Wales. A low pressure system is located to the southwest of Tasmania with an associated cold front extending to southern parts of Victoria. This cold front is expected to move into southern parts of New South Wales during the day today. Stronger west to southwesterly winds will develop over the far south coast of New South Wales today, and extend to rest of the southern and central New South Wales coast during Saturday and Sunday in the wake of this vigorous frontal system. A southwesterly change will extend northwards to the far northern New South Wales coastal waters on Sunday.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
Winds
Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots decreasing to variable below 10 knots in the middle of the day then becoming southwesterly 15 to 20 knots later in the evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly about 1 metre.
Weather
The chance of thunderstorms offshore during the evening.
Saturday 12 May
Winds
Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots turning westerly 20 to 25 knots during the evening.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres increasing to 2 metres during the morning.
Swell
Easterly about 1 metre.
Weather
The chance of thunderstorms early in the morning.
Sunday 13 May
Winds
Westerly 20 to 25 knots turning southwesterly 25 to 30 knots during the afternoon.
Seas
About 2 metres increasing to 2.5 to 3 metres during the afternoon.
Swell
Southeasterly about 1.5 metres tending southerly 3 metres during the evening.
Smaller this morning
Posted on May 10th, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
The average period this morning is hanging in at 10 seconds this morning, but the average height at sea is only a metre. Swell direction is SE, so it should be possible to find something in the waist high plus range (on sets). The wind should be out of the NW this morning, but the Bureau tells us that we can expect it to go around to the eastern quarters in the afternoon. Definitely a day to get in earlier rather than later.
Tide was low at 0550 and will come up to a modest 1.35m high at 1150.
It should be sunny all day.
Outlook for the next few days is not too flash. The modelling is pointing to small to near flat through to Sunday but then on Monday we could see a significant south swell event as an intense low pressure system swings into the Tasman. There is some variation (as usual) in the interpretations of the forecast models, but it basically looks as though we could see double to triple overhead south swell with SW winds on Monday. Then it could drop back into the overhead plus range for 24 hours before weakening into chest to shoulder high for midweek.
Of course it’s all down to Huey as to what we get in the end, but it’s good to see such hot prospects in the forecast!
Have a great Thursday.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system, currently centred over northeastern New South Wales. A southerly change will reach South and Illawarra coastal waters on Thursday in association with a trough of low pressure before weakening in central parts of the coast. Stronger west to southwesterly winds and colder temperatures will develop across the southern half of the New South Wales coast on Saturday and Sunday in the wake of a more vigorous frontal system. A southwesterly change should extend northwards to Far North coastal waters on Sunday.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Winds
Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots in the morning then tending southeast to northeasterly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly 1 metre.
Friday 11 May
Winds
North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots tending northwest to southwesterly around midday.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly about 1 metre.
Saturday 12 May
Winds
West to southwesterly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the morning.
Swell
Southeasterly 1 metre.
On the fade
Posted on May 9th, 2012 in Dee Why.
Hello Friends,
What a couple of days for swell eh? This morning sees the continuation of the gradual downward trend since yesterday morning. At 0730 the MHL buoy was showing the swell at half the size (1 metre) but with the period still sitting on 10 seconds from the SE. So, I reckon you should be able to find some waist to chest high sets at exposed spots – if you get out during the morning.
Should be another great day for it too. Wind is set to stay NW and it should be sunny through out.
Tide hits high at around 1050 and then drops to the low at 1630.
From the look of this morning’s forecast models, our energy levels are going to drop away steadily toward a micro to flat weekend. But, if the supercomputers have crunched the numbers the way Huey will, we could see another quick and intense south pulse for Mon-Tue. With any luck, it should reverberate for a few days too.
Have yourself a great Wednesday!
Weather Situation
A high over central New South Wales extends a ridge to the coast. A weak ridge is expected to persist over the western Tasman Sea during next few days. On Friday the ridge will weaken, allowing a trough and associated cold front to move across the state, appearing as a south to southwesterly change on the coastal waters.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Winds
West to northwesterly below 10 knots tending north to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots later in the evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly about 1.5 metres.
Thursday 10 May
Winds
Variable below 10 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly about 1.5 metres.
Friday 11 May
Winds
Northerly below 10 knots tending northwesterly 10 to 15 knots during the morning then turning west to southwesterly during the evening.
Seas
About 1 metre.
Swell
Easterly 1 metre.