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The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on May 18th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Friday 8 May 2012: Weekend outlook:
Quick one – coz I’ve been busy 
Small for the weekend
Saturday: about 1 metre at dead South spots
Sunday: less than 1 metre due South.
Have fun!
The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on May 11th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Friday 11 May 2012: Weekend outlook for Sydney:
Mightn’t be big but with light winds, warm water and warm air, some pleasant little waves at some places at the right tides…
Saturday: in the 1-2 metre range South East
Sunday: smaller
Water temp is around 22
Weather from the Bureau:
Saturday 12 May
- Summary
- Min 12
- Max 20
- Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
- Rainfall amount: 0 mm
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 30 km/h.
UV Alert from 10:40 am to 1:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 12 | 20 |
| Penrith | 11 | 20 |
| Liverpool | 9 | 20 |
| Terrey Hills | 11 | 19 |
| Richmond | 10 | 21 |
| Parramatta | 10 | 20 |
| Campbelltown | 9 | 20 |
| Bondi | 15 | 20 |
Sunday 13 May
- Summary
- Min 10
- Max 19
- Sunny.
Sydney area
Sunny. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h tending southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the afternoon.
Monday 14 May
- Summary
- Min 11
- Max 18
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light during the evening.
Tuesday 15 May
- Summary
- Min 10
- Max 20
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Becoming cloudy. Winds west to southwesterly and light tending south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
Wednesday 16 May
- Summary
- Min 12
- Max 20
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h.
Thursday 17 May
- Summary
- Min 10
- Max 21
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
Friday 18 May
- Summary
- Min 10
- Max 23
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
The Goat’s Surf Report
Posted on May 4th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Friday 4 May 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Today was only small… But when you wake up – it’ll be big, and getting bigger !
Saturday: about 2 metres of long period swell from the East
Sunday: 2-3 metres East
Monday: similar
Tuesday: 1-2 metres East
Wednesday: similar
Thursday: aboutr 1 metre or so East
Friday: 1 metre or less East.
Water temp is around 23 – very comfortable
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Friday
- Summary
- Clear.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
Sydney area
Clear. Light winds.
Saturday 5 May
- Summary
- Min 12
- Max 20
- Possible shower clearing.
- Chance of any rain: 40%
- Rainfall amount: 0 to 1 mm
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers, mainly along the coast. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h, increasing to 25 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day, then easing to 15 to 20 km/h.
UV Alert from 10:20 am to 1:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 4 [Moderate]
Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 12 | 20 |
| Penrith | 9 | 20 |
| Liverpool | 8 | 21 |
| Terrey Hills | 10 | 19 |
| Richmond | 8 | 20 |
| Parramatta | 9 | 20 |
| Campbelltown | 7 | 20 |
| Bondi | 15 | 20 |
Sunday 6 May
- Summary
- Min 11
- Max 21
- Sunny.
Sydney area
Sunny. Winds west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning then increasing to 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected.
Monday 7 May
- Summary
- Min 12
- Max 21
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected.
Tuesday 8 May
- Summary
- Min 12
- Max 23
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly and light.
Wednesday 9 May
- Summary
- Min 13
- Max 25
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Winds west to northwesterly and light.
Thursday 10 May
- Summary
- Min 13
- Max 24
- Possible evening shower.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny morning. The chance of showers later in the day. Light winds.
Friday 11 May
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 25
- Possible morning shower.
Sydney area
The chance of showers along the coastal fringe during the morning. Mostly sunny afternoon. Winds north to northwesterly and light tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on April 27th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Friday 27 April 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Waves all week
Saturday: in the 1-2 metre range East
Sunday: ditto then coming up a bit from the South
Monday: ditto but down a bit East South East
Tuesday: about the same
Wednesday: about 1 metre or so North East
Thursday: 1-2 metres East
Friday: 1-2 metres East North East
Water temp is about 23
Weather from the Bureau:
Sydney Forecast
View the current warnings for New South Wales
Forecast issued at 4:20 pm EST on Friday 27 April 2012.
Forecast for the rest of Friday
- Summary
- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Saturday 28 April
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 24
- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
- Rainfall amount: 0 mm
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 25 km/h later in the evening.
UV Alert from 9:50 am to 1:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 15 | 24 |
| Penrith | 11 | 25 |
| Liverpool | 10 | 25 |
| Terrey Hills | 13 | 23 |
| Richmond | 11 | 24 |
| Parramatta | 11 | 24 |
| Campbelltown | 10 | 24 |
| Bondi | 16 | 24 |
Sunday 29 April
- Summary
- Min 14
- Max 21
- Possible shower developing.
Sydney area
Becoming cloudy. The chance of showers from the late morning until evening. Winds westerly 20 to 25 km/h shifting south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon.
Monday 30 April
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 21
- Possible early shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers early in the morning. Light winds.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected.
Tuesday 1 May
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 24
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Areas of fog early in the morning. Mostly sunny day. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
Wednesday 2 May
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 24
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny morning. The chance of showers later in the day. Light winds.
Thursday 3 May
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 22
- A few showers.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Light winds.
Friday 4 May
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 21
- A few showers.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Light winds.
The Goat’s Forecast
Posted on April 19th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Thursday 19 April 2012: EIGHT day outlook for Sydney:
Have you had enough rain yet !???
Well looks like there could be a little more on the way according to the Bureau, though mainly showers rather than heavy rain:
But that’s's not really the issue is it? If you’re going for a surf you’re going to get wet anyway!
Surf – There are waves aplenty at the moment and that East North East swell looks set to just keep on coming. But, hmmm – Well if you’re young and/or have a good immune system, you’ll be keen… Others might feel it’s a bit dicey – with stormwater runoff at most beaches on the north side – including thru large pipes like at “North Stain” and “Freshwater” – not to mention the south side – and lagoon entrances opened wide from the letting out accumulated gunk from Queenscliff, Curl Curl, Dee Why, Narrabeen Lagoons - so maybe wait a few days.
And if you think ‘ahah, should be OK at beaches further north’… up there you’ll find the Hawkesbury River in full flow transporting quite a bit of sewage, ag chemicals, fertilisers, pesticides etc and general gunk from all the way back upstream to Warragamba and beyond, out to sea to swirl around offshore and some to head back in toward the coast. A telltale sign – the big log on the beach washing round in the surf, like the one I just saw (trees don’t grow in the ocean, they don’t) .
Not a pretty picture water-qualitywise.
My own rule of thumb (having had my share of ear, sinus, throat and other infections from being “keen” to surf after and in rain over the years, is: If the water looks dirty – it IS dirty.
But you’ll make up your own mind – it’s a risk management thing.
Anyhoo…
Friday – Saturday: 3-4 metres East North East
Sunday – Wednesday: 2-3 metres East North East
Thursday – Friday: about 2 metres East North East
Water temp is around 22.
Take care out there.
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
- Summary
- Rain at times.
- Chance of any rain: 95%
Sydney area
Cloudy. Rain at times, possibly heavy near the coast. Winds easterly 25 to 35 km/h shifting north to northwesterly later.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing.
Friday 20 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 26
- Possible early shower.
- Chance of any rain: 40%
- Rainfall amount: 0 to 3 mm
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers early in the morning. Patchy morning fog. Light winds.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected.
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Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 18 | 26 |
| Penrith | 16 | 27 |
| Liverpool | 15 | 27 |
| Terrey Hills | 16 | 24 |
| Richmond | 16 | 27 |
| Parramatta | 15 | 26 |
| Campbelltown | 14 | 26 |
| Bondi | 19 | 25 |
Saturday 21 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 25
- Possible afternoon shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. The chance of showers during the afternoon. Light winds.
Sunday 22 April
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 23
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Monday 23 April
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 23
- Chance of late rain.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of a little late rain. Light winds.
Tuesday 24 April
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 21
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Light winds.
Wednesday 25 April
- Summary
- Min 14
- Max 20
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers. Winds northwesterly and light, increasing to 20 to 25 km/h during the day.
Thursday 26 April
- Summary
- Min 12
- Max 20
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on April 12th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Thursday 12 April 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Small but pleasant (!?) then going down then coming up!
Friday: in the 1-2 metre range South East going down
Saturday: about 1 metre North East
Sunday: 1 metre or less North East
Monday: less than 1 metre, Eastish
Tuesday: ditto
Wednesday: coming up about 1 metre, 1-2 metre range East
Thursday: about 2 metres East.
Water temp is around 22
Weather from the Bureau:
Friday 13 April
- Summary
- Min 14
- Max 22
- Sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
- Rainfall amount: 0 mm
Sydney area
Sunny. Light winds.
UV Alert from 9:20 am to 2:30 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 14 | 22 |
| Penrith | 13 | 24 |
| Liverpool | 12 | 23 |
| Terrey Hills | 12 | 20 |
| Richmond | 12 | 24 |
| Parramatta | 12 | 23 |
| Campbelltown | 11 | 23 |
| Bondi | 16 | 21 |
Saturday 14 April
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 25
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds north to northwesterly and light tending northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then turning north to northwesterly and becoming light during the evening.
Sunday 15 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 25
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
Monday 16 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 25
- Possible late shower.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny day. The chance of showers during the evening. Winds southwesterly and light tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning.
Tuesday 17 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 24
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
Wednesday 18 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 23
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h.
Thursday 19 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 24
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds south to southwesterly and light.
The Goat’s Forecast
Posted on April 5th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Thursday 5 April 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Sizable surf and mostly fine weather all week… Fun for the experienecd – caution for others
Good Friday: around 2 metres or so East
Easter Saturday: ditto at first then easing back a little
Easter Sunday: in the 1-2 metre range East
Easter Monday: ditto
Tuesday: comin’ up again, from the South 2-3 metres
Wednesday: around 2 metres or so South East
Thursday: ditto
Water tnmeps about 23.
Have a Happy and Safe Easter and don’t eat too any easter eggs!
Weather from the Bureau:
Friday 6 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 25
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Areas of fog early in the morning. Mostly sunny day. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then tending northerly later in the evening.
Dangerous surf conditions, hazardous for coastal activities such as swimming, surfing and rock fishing, are expected.
Saturday 7 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 25
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds northerly 15 to 20 km/h shifting southerly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning.
Sunday 8 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 23
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Cloudy. The chance of a shower. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning.
Monday 9 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 23
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds south to southeasterly and light increasing to 20 to 30 km/h during the morning.
Tuesday 10 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 24
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Cloudy. The chance of showers. Light winds.
Wednesday 11 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 23
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers during the morning. Light winds.
The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on March 29th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Thursday 29 March 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Waves all week.
Friday: about 1 metre or so East
Saturday: in the 1-2 metre range East
Sunday: about 1 metre or so East
Monday: 1-2 metres East
Tuesday: ditto
Wednesday: ditto
Thursday: around 2-3 metres East.
Water temp is around 23.
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
- Summary
- Possible shower.
- Chance of any rain: 30%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms, tending scattered in the west. Light winds.
Friday 30 March
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 24
- A few showers.
- Chance of any rain: 70%
- Rainfall amount: 2 to 7 mm
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Scattered showers, clearing in the evening. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon, mainly in the west. Light winds.
Fire Danger – Low-Moderate
UV Alert from 10:10 am to 3:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 17 | 24 |
| Penrith | 15 | 25 |
| Liverpool | 15 | 25 |
| Terrey Hills | 15 | 23 |
| Richmond | 15 | 25 |
| Parramatta | 15 | 24 |
| Campbelltown | 13 | 24 |
| Bondi | 19 | 23 |
Saturday 31 March
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 26
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
Sunday 1 April
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 26
- Possible late shower.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny day. Scattered showers possible during the evening. Light winds tending northeast to southeasterly up to 20 km/h around midday.
Monday 2 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 24
- A few showers, clearing.
Sydney area
Cloudy. Scattered showers until afternoon. Light winds tending south to southwesterly up to 30 km/h during the morning.
Tuesday 3 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 26
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
Wednesday 4 April
- Summary
- Min 19
- Max 25
- Mostly sunny.
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Winds southerly and light.
Thursday 5 April
- Summary
- Min 14
- Max 25
- Cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds southerly up to 30 km/h increasing to up to 35 km/h during the afternoon.
The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on March 22nd, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Thursday 22 March 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Going down… get in while it’s OK
Friday: upper end of 1-2 metre range East
Saturday: similar then down East South East
Sunday: 1-2 metre range South East
Monday: lower end 1-2 metre range South East
Tuesday: ditto
Wednesday: about 1 metre East
Thursday: ditto
Water temp is about 21.
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
- Summary
- Cloudy. Chance shower.
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Cloudy. Chance of showers. Light winds.
Friday 23 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 26
- Becoming windy. Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 20%
- Rainfall amount: 0 mm
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds tending west to southwesterly up to 45 km/h around dawn.
Fire Danger – High
UV Alert from 9:50 am to 4:10 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
Around Sydney
| Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 18 | 26 |
| Penrith | 16 | 26 |
| Liverpool | 15 | 27 |
| Terrey Hills | 16 | 25 |
| Richmond | 16 | 26 |
| Parramatta | 16 | 26 |
| Campbelltown | 14 | 25 |
| Bondi | 19 | 24 |
Saturday 24 March
- Summary
- Min 13
- Max 21
- Sunny.
Sydney area
Sunny. Winds southeast to southwesterly averaging up to 30 km/h.
Sunday 25 March
- Summary
- Min 14
- Max 22
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Winds south to southwesterly averaging up to 20 km/h tending southeasterly around midday.
Monday 26 March
- Summary
- Min 15
- Max 24
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Tuesday 27 March
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 24
- Partly cloudy.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Wednesday 28 March
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 25
- Possible shower developing.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers later in the day. Winds southerly and light.
Thursday 29 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 24
- Possible shower developing.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of showers later in the day. Light winds.
The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Posted on March 15th, 2012 in Goat's Forecast.Surf forecast issued Thursday 15 March 2012: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Small, then coming up a bit…
Friday: about 1 metre Noreast
Saturday – Tuesday: in the 1-2 metre range East
Wednesday, Thursday: arund 2-3 metres East.
Water temp’s around 21.
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
- Summary
- Max 26
- Possible afternoon shower.
- Chance of any rain: 30%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of a shower this afternoon, chiefly in the west. Winds north to northeasterly averaging up to 20 km/h, reaching 30 km/h near the coast in the afternoon.
Fire Danger – Low-Moderate
UV Alert from 9:50 am to 4:20 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
Around Sydney
| Location | Max |
|---|---|
| Sydney | 26 |
| Penrith | 29 |
| Liverpool | 28 |
| Terrey Hills | 25 |
| Richmond | 29 |
| Parramatta | 27 |
| Campbelltown | 28 |
| Bondi | 25 |
Friday 16 March
- Summary
- Min 19
- Max 28
- Afternoon showers, chance storm.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Showers and the chance of a thunderstorm during the afternoon. Winds north to northeasterly averaging up to 20 km/h.
Saturday 17 March
- Summary
- Min 20
- Max 24
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Cloudy. Isolated showers. The chance of isolated thunderstorms in the outer west during the afternoon. Winds southeast to southwesterly averaging up to 30 km/h.
Sunday 18 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 23
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds southerly averaging up to 25 km/h increasing to up to 30 km/h around midday.
Monday 19 March
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 23
- Shower or two.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Winds southerly averaging up to 30 km/h.
Tuesday 20 March
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 24
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of isolated showers. Winds south to southwesterly averaging up to 30 km/h becoming southerly up to 35 km/h during the afternoon.
Wednesday 21 March
- Summary
- Min 16
- Max 26
- Possible shower.
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of isolated showers. Winds south to southwesterly averaging up to 30 km/h.