The Goat’s Surf Forecast
Surf forecast issued Thursday 26 March 2020: Seven day outlook for Sydney:
I said to a mate this morning that I’d been mulling over what I should say in the forecast in a socially responsible way, given present circumstances.
He said:
Just say… The surf is crap. And you can’t go out anyway!
So there’s the Surf Forecast. Thanks Roy.
While that might not be strictly correct (the surf is _total_ crap), now is not the time to be splitting hairs.
Some of the major beaches are closed because of the people who couldn’t stick to social distancing rules. But in addition, among the Government’s current advice to stop the spread of the virus in the community, is “We are suspending non-essential gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading coronavirus (COVID-19). This will give both businesses and people time to fully understand social distancing requirements.” And “non essential travel is to be avoided”. It doesn’t specifically say don’t go to the beach, but that doesn’t mean: let’s all go to beaches that are currently open and congregate in close groups like Total Drongos.
Keep up to date: aus.gov.au
Common sense in following the rules is the order of the day for outdoor (and indoor) activities.
To assist with this, for the time being TG intends not to provide comment on what the surf outlook looks like and just give the facts, for people to use their own common sense. Younger people and Complete Dills might need some community guidance for the good of public health from time to time.
We all need something to look forward to. If we all do the right thing, we should stay healthy so we can enjoy crowded surfs (!!??) in the future. Did that come out right??
TG may offer some helpful suggestions from time to time… like…
Maybe remember some great surf trips you’ve had in the past to talk over with mates on the phone?.. or
Under the current rules, hairdressers are open. Yesterday he was weighing up the risks of getting a haircut…
Will the barber follow the 4 square metre rule etc?
versus
Will a later gathering of 10 people say: “A pity about TG. But boy he’s got a great haircut!”
As TG was starting to look like Rip Van Winkel, he decided it wouldn’t hurt to have a look….
First barber “Closed due to coronavirus”.
Second barber “Open”.. plenty of space inside, lots of ventilation with front and back doors open, and the only person inside was the barber. So far so good, fingers crossed. 🙂 If it doesn’t work out I’ll blame the Government.
To help out those businesses that can’t work from home and help keep the economy ticking over, if there is something you need, it might be worth just having a look, following the rules and using common sense.
Stay safe. Stay well.
TG
Up in the Air
Winds
https://www.windy.com/?-34.066,150.816,5
Down in the Sea
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 23
- Shower or two. Windy.
- Chance of any rain: 70%
Sydney area
Cloudy. High (70%) chance of showers, most frequent in the north, easing during this afternoon and evening. Winds south to southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southeasterly in the middle of the day and reaching 40 km/h at times near the coast.
Fire Danger – Low-Moderate
Sun protection recommended from 10:10 am to 3:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
7 day Town Forecasts
Precis Icon | Location | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|
Sydney | – | 23 | |
Penrith | – | 23 | |
Liverpool | – | 23 | |
Terrey Hills | – | 21 | |
Richmond | – | 23 | |
Parramatta | – | 23 | |
Campbelltown | – | 23 | |
Bondi | – | 21 |
Friday 27 March
- Summary
- Min 17
- Max 24
- Possible shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers, most likely in the evening. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day.
Sun protection recommended from 10:00 am to 3:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
Saturday 28 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 24
- Shower or two.
- Possible rainfall: 2 to 6 mm
- Chance of any rain: 60%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming easterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
Sun protection recommended from 10:00 am to 3:50 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
Sunday 29 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 26
- Possible late shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 2 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening.
Sun protection recommended from 10:00 am to 3:40 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
Monday 30 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 27
- Possible shower or storm.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 3 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds.
Tuesday 31 March
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 25
- Shower or two.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 4 mm
- Chance of any rain: 50%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium (50%) chance of showers. Light winds.
Wednesday 1 April
- Summary
- Min 18
- Max 25
- Possible shower.
- Possible rainfall: 0 to 3 mm
- Chance of any rain: 40%
Sydney area
Partly cloudy. Medium (40%) chance of showers, most likely later in the day. Light winds becoming east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day.