The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Surf forecast issued Thursday 1 August 2019: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
Happy August! A bit of swell around today for those that are young and fit. Much as I’d like to think that’s me, a quick look in the mirror tells me otherwise… Oh well we can only do our best.
Currently offshore it’s 1.8 – 2.9 metres from SSE. Although the size is moderating a little late this arvo according to the MHL buoy, the period for the sets is a whopping 14-15, which is why the BoM has a warning up for tomorrow… “Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.” Caution may be warranted at places that attract dead South swell if that doesn’t suit your age and skill set. Some swell might even get into protected corners tomorrow. And then there’s the banks… sigh.
Swell should be up a little tomorrow but the direction looks like being more SSW.. so while it will be a size at dead South spots, hard to say whether the size or direction will be the bigger influence in more protected locations
The higher period sets should stick around most of the week to keep you on your toes. Should ease back around Thursday.
More sunny days with light winds ahead, so the general scene isn’t all that bad.
So
Friday: say around 2 ish or more metres at places that get dead South swell, smaller elsewhere but we’ll see if sets get in.
Saturday: down a bit into the 1-2 metre range, but still with a hefty period for the sets
Sunday: then up again, say 3-3+ metres at dead South places, with sets
Monday: 1-2, 2+ metres dead South, and sets
Tuesday: say 1-2 metre range dead South, with sets
Wednesday: down a bit in the 1-2 metre range dead South spots, still with sets
Thursday: easing back to around 1 – 1+ metres South East
Stay safe.
TG.
Up in the Air
Not a cloud to be seen>>>
Winds
Down in the Sea
Water temp is around 19ish
Tides
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/usingwaterways/tides-weather/tide-tables-2019-2020.pdf
Weather from the Bureau:
Forecast for the rest of Thursday
- Summary
- Max 20
- Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 20%
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
7 day Town Forecasts
| Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
 |
Sydney | – | 20 |
|
Penrith | – | 20 |
|
Liverpool | – | 20 |
|
Terrey Hills | – | 18 |
|
Richmond | – | 20 |
|
Parramatta | – | 20 |
 |
Campbelltown | – | 20 |
|
Bondi | – | 18 |
Friday 2 August
- Summary
- Min 11
- Max 19
- Possible shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 1 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. The chance of early fog in the west. Slight (20%) chance of a shower. Light winds.
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming and surfing.
Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 2 [Low]
Saturday 3 August
- Summary
- Min 9
- Max 20
- Sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 0%
Sydney area
Sunny. Light winds.
Sun protection recommended from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Sunday 4 August
- Summary
- Min 9
- Max 19
- Partly cloudy.
- Chance of any rain: 10%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
Sun protection recommended from 11:00 am to 12:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
Monday 5 August
- Summary
- Min 8
- Max 21
- Mostly sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
Sydney area
Mostly sunny. Light winds.
Tuesday 6 August
- Summary
- Min 8
- Max 23
- Sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 0%
Sydney area
Sunny. Light winds.
Wednesday 7 August
- Summary
- Min 10
- Max 21
- Sunny.
- Chance of any rain: 5%
Sydney area
Sunny. Light winds becoming westerly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.
