Hello Friends,
As noted in the forecast below, we have two swells hitting the coast at the same time this morning. They’re coming from the east to NE and the south and the combined effect is 4-7 metres of 12 second energy hitting the coast. Wind was out of the west at daybreak and there was a break from the rain. But it should be back and bucketing as the Bureau is warning of up to 35 mm for the Sydney region. Plus the wind should be going very hard from the SW this afternoon. At this stage, it looks like being suitable only for the most keen and fit through tomorrow. Swell is set to drop pretty quickly, so Wednesday could be a lot more accessible as we potentially head to small again by week’s end.
Weather Situation
A low pressure system off the central part of the coast is forecast to bring gale to possibly storm force southerly winds and large powerful surf along the southern and central parts of the coast today. The winds are expected to ease below gale force during the later part of Tuesday as the low gradually weakens, but fresh to strong southerly winds will remain along parts of the coast through to Thursday.
Forecast for Monday until midnight
Gale Warning for Monday for Sydney Coast
Winds
East to southeasterly 20 to 30 knots, tending southeast to southwesterly inshore, in the morning. Winds turning southwesterly 30 to 40 knots in the afternoon.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres, increasing to 3 to 5 metres during the afternoon.
1st Swell
Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres, tending south to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres by early evening.
2nd Swell
Easterly 2.5 to 3 metres.
Weather
Cloudy. Near 100% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Tuesday 28 July
Strong Wind Warning for Tuesday for Sydney Coast
Winds
South to southwesterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas
2 to 3 metres.
1st Swell
Southerly 2.5 to 3 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly 2 to 2.5 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
Weather
Cloudy. Near 100% 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.
Wednesday 29 July
Winds
Southwesterly 15 to 25 knots turning southerly 10 to 15 knots during the afternoon.
Seas
2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the afternoon.
1st Swell
Southerly 2 to 2.5 metres.
2nd Swell
Easterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy
