Hello Friends,
Raining steadily as the day kicked in. From the radar it looks as though the rain at least will fade out in the next few hours. At 0300 the MHL buoy was showing close to 2 metres of 9 second SE swell. Wind’s coming from the ESE at close to 15-20 kts at North Head as I write this and that’s exactly what the Bureau’s calling for. Sadly, not the best for surf conditions and it looks like carrying on in this fashion through tomorrow morning.
Tide’s low at 1000 and back to high at 1600.
Friday should see the wind come around to the north but the swell energy could be down a bit, so I’m guessing somewhat marginal and sideshore conditions at most places. The models have the swell weakening on Saturday, marginally improving into the knee to waist range for Sunday under showery skies. Overall, I think we’re in for showery weather, lots of onshores and only small amounts of swell energy until mid-next week. Thereafter, some of the long range projections are showing a potentially solid pulse from the east…
I should have a picture or two once the rain lifts, so check back later.
Have yourself a top Wednesday everyone!
Weather Situation
A strong high pressure system to the south of Tasmania extends a ridge along the New South Wales coast, bringing onshore winds and showers to the eastern seaboard during the next day or two. Winds will shift more northerly towards the end of the week ahead of a cold front, which looks set to bring a vigorous southerly change to the coast later Friday and Saturday.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Winds
Southeasterly 15 to 20 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
1st Swell
Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Thursday 17 March
Winds
Southeasterly 10 to 15 knots shifting north to northeasterly in the evening.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning.
1st Swell
Southeasterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy.
Friday 18 March
Winds
Northerly 15 to 20 knots shifting southerly 20 to 30 knots during the evening.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
1st Swell
Southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
Please be aware
Wind gusts can be 40 percent stronger than the averages given here, and maximum waves may be up to twice the height.
Nearby Coastal WatersThis forecast is also available via scheduled broadcasts on marine radio.
Latest Coastal Observations
Tide Predictions
The next routine forecast will be issued at 4:05 pm EDT Wednesday.
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