Hello Friends,
And the amazing Autumn of 2021 continues.
As of 0730 the swell was 1.5 metres at 13 seconds from the SE (165°) and wind was 10 kts from the west. Tide is low at 0800 and a modest 1.26 m high arrives at 1410.
Did the Manly run and can report that wave faces (trough to crest) were in the chest to shoulder high range between North Steyne and Queenscliff. Looked very fun too.
Around the corner at Curly the swell was of course bigger, but it was also lumpier and more challenging.
Dee Why was kinda in between Manly and Curly in terms of size and surface quality
Wind will start to chew up the surface conditions in the south corners, but it might be a bit more reasonable at exposed north ends. Get in if you can!
ps: looks like waves again tomorrow…
Weather Situation
A high pressure system drifting over southeastern Australia is directing light to moderate winds across most New South Wales waters. A passing cold front will bring a fresh southerly change to most coastal areas on Thursday, easing at the end of the week as a new high becomes established in the region. A stronger cold front looks set to arrive mid next week.
Forecast for Wednesday until midnight
Winds
North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots.
Seas
Below 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Weather
Sunny.
Caution
Surf conditions 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.
Thursday 20 May
Winds
Northwesterly 10 to 15 knots shifting south to southwesterly in the late afternoon.
Seas
Around 1 metre.
Swell
Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy.
Friday 21 May
Winds
Southerly 15 to 20 knots turning southeasterly 10 to 15 knots during the evening.
Seas
1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the evening.
Swell
Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 70% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening.
