Hello Friends,
Interesting. The MHL buoy is showing the SE swell is averaging 2 metres out at sea. But if you look at the picture of Dee Why just posted, wave faces are a lot bigger than two metres. In fact, I saw one set close out across from Dee Why point to the outermost peak off the SLSC. I’d say the wave face was at least 4 metres on that one. So what’s happening? The average period is spiking into the 14 sec range, that’s what.
The SSE wind was howling around the crows nest when I climbed up to get a snap. It was like trying to take a picture from the back of a ute travelling at 70 kph. Not the easiest with my stovepipe style Century 650mm lens. Not surprising really as the latest data from North Head shows the SE wind at 30-40 kts.
Didn’t seem to be anyone in the water at Dee Why – hardly surprising really. The wind is set to stay at these speeds pretty much for the next 48 hours or so. I might head out shortly for a more extensive look shortly. Go well with your day – and know your limits if you’re thinking of getting in.
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Next tide is a low at 1102 this morning.
Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Strong Wind warning.
Monday until midnight: Wind: S/SE 25/33 knots.Sea: 2.5 to 3.5 metres.Swell: SE 3.5 to 4 metres, breaking dangerously close inshore.
Tuesday: Wind: SE 20/25 knots, easing to 15/20 knots later. Sea: 2 to 2.5 metres, abating to 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: S/SE 3 to 4 metres, breaking dangerously close inshore.
Wednesday: Wind: SE 10/20 knots.
