Hello Friends,
16-20 kts of SSE wind and drizzle falling from dark grey skies as Thursday lurches into gear along the coast. Out at sea the 8 second 2.4 metre was coming from 120° at 8 seconds apart. The ocean is looking pretty ordinary, unsurprisingly. Given the forecast of 20-25 kts SE wind all day, I’d say you’re safe to write this one off.
The Goat should be along with his weekend surf forecast later, so as always, I’m keen to see the master’s take on next week’s prospects. I’m nurturing hopes for fun times midweek…
Have yourself a great Thursday and good to see that the Northern Beaches have completed the COVID-19 restrictions period and today rejoin the rest of Sydney. Keep wearing the mask inside, washing your hands and maintaining distance because as long as we’re all unvaccinated, more outbreaks are pretty much assured.
Weather Situation
A weak trough of low pressure and associated southerly change has stalled on the Mid North Coast, and weakens early today. A slow-moving high pressure system south of Tasmania is drifting east, while extending a ridge towards the New South Wales coast. This high is expected to reach the southern Tasman Sea by Friday, directing east to northeasterly winds over coastal waters. The next trough is expected to affect southern parts of the coast during the weekend.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Southeasterly 20 to 25 knots, reaching up to 30 knots offshore during the day. Winds turning easterly in the late evening.
Seas
2 to 3 metres.
1st Swell
South to southeasterly 1 to 2 metres.
2nd Swell
East to northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather
Cloudy. 80% chance of showers.
Friday 29 January
Winds
Easterly 20 to 25 knots tending northeasterly in the evening.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres.
1st Swell
Easterly around 1 metre, increasing to 2 metres during the morning.
2nd Swell
Southeasterly 1.5 metres, tending southerly around 1 metre during the morning.
Weather
Cloudy. 60% chance of showers.
Saturday 30 January
Winds
Northeasterly 20 to 25 knots turning northerly 15 to 20 knots during the evening.
Seas
1.5 to 2 metres.
Swell
Easterly 1.5 to 2 metres, tending northeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
Weather
Partly cloudy.
