A slightly weaker, slightly smaller version of yesterday’s surf conditions on tap this morning. Sets were into the waist-ish high range, but the meter or so SSE swell period was around the 9 second mark so even the sets didn’t look too juicy. As of 0900 the wind was wafting lightly from the NE, but the Bureau says the wafting will soon give way to a standard-issue 15-25 kt NE’r. That’ll potentially blow in a few blueys while hold the water temp to around 21. Tide’s on the run-out to the next low at 1220.
I’m not happy with the surf outlook for the coming week, so here’s hoping the Goat’s of a mind to share his thoughts later – and that said hopes are more hopeful than mine.
Get out and enjoy the day!
Weather Situation
A broad ridge of high pressure extends over the coast, while a low pressure system moves across New Zealand. The ridge continues to build as its associated high pressure system is moving over the coastal waters. The next cold front is currently forecast to cross the south coast early Friday continuing northward through Saturday, bringing with it a gusty southerly change.
Forecast for Thursday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Thursday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Northeasterly about 10 knots increasing to 15 to 25 knots in the middle of the day. Winds reaching up to 30 knots in the evening.
Seas
Below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 2 metres around midday.
Swell
Southerly 2 metres, decreasing to 1.5 metres during the morning, then tending southeasterly 1 to 1.5 metres around midday.
Weather
Sunny.
Friday 27 December
Strong Wind Warning for Friday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Northerly 15 to 25 knots shifting southerly in the late evening. Winds reaching up to 30 knots early in the morning and again in the late evening.
Seas
1.5 to 2.5 metres.
Swell
Southeasterly around 1 metre.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 50% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm.
Saturday 28 December
Winds
Southerly 20 to 30 knots decreasing to 15 to 20 knots during the morning then shifting east to northeasterly below 10 knots during the afternoon.
Seas
1 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 metre during the morning.
Swell
Southerly below 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
