Hello Friends,
NE wind going from early this morning so, while there is a couple metres of 7-8 second east wind bump, surface conditions away from the protected corners are not likely to be good. (See marine forecast below)
Windy and small in SoCal this morning and only just into the surfable range in Santa Cruz. Another day for bike riding from the look of it.
Weather Situation
A high pressure system over the southern Tasman Sea extends a ridge along the New South Wales coast, while ex-Tropical Cyclone Esther approaches northwest New South Wales. This pattern is generating northeasterly winds along coastal waters, which are expected to freshen today as the remnants of Esther slip southeast across New South Wales. The next southerly change is expected on Friday as the remnants of Esther reach the Tasman Sea, and a cold front moves to the south of the state. By the weekend, another high pressure ridge will extend along the New South Wales coast from a high centred near Tasmania.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Northeasterly 20 to 25 knots, tending north to northeasterly 20 to 30 knots in the afternoon and evening.
Seas
2 to 2.5 metres.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres in the afternoon.
Weather
Cloudy. 95% chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Caution
Surf conditions in the morning may be more powerful than they appear and are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Friday 6 March
Winds
Northerly 15 to 25 knots shifting southerly in the middle of the day.
Seas
1 to 2 metres.
Swell
East to northeasterly 1 to 2 metres.
Weather
Cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Saturday 7 March
Winds
Southerly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres.
1st Swell
Southerly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
2nd Swell
Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm
