Hello Friends,
10-15 kts of WSW at North Head as of 0900 this morning. As you can see from the snaps, the ocean is still heaving and crazy looking at Dee Why. There were a few extremely keen types battling the sneaker sets for that elusive clean section, but it looked like a lot of work to me. Swell was 3.3 metres and around 9 seconds from the SE. So, shorter period than yesterday but more east to push it into the protected corners. Again these conditions are only for the fit and experienced. If you’re a beginner, go watch, but wait another day or two.
Wondering what the prospects are for the weekend and beyond? Then check out the latest words of surf wisdom from the Mighty Goat!
Take care, maintain your distance, wash those hands and go well with your Friday.
Weather Situation
A deep low pressure system is centred over the central Tasman Sea. This system has generated vigorous winds and powerful waves along parts of the New South Wales coast. These conditions will gradually ease over the coming days as the low moves away towards New Zealand and a high pressure ridge moves over the state from the west.
Forecast for Friday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Southerly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots during the morning. Winds decreasing to 15 to 20 knots in the evening.
Seas
2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the afternoon.
Swell
Southeasterly 3 to 4 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Saturday 18 July
Winds
Southerly 15 to 20 knots becoming variable about 10 knots in the early afternoon.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning.
Swell
Southeasterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions in the morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Sunday 19 July
Winds
Northwesterly about 10 knots tending westerly 15 to 20 knots during the evening.
Seas
Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore.
Swell
Southeasterly 1.5 to 2 metres.
Weather
Mostly sunny.
Please be aware
Wind and wave forecasts are averages. Wind gusts can be 40 per cent stronger than the forecast, and stronger still in squalls and thunderstorms. Maximum waves can be twice the forecast height.
Nearby Coastal Waters
