The expected east swell began filling in yesterday evening and by 0500 was just shy of 3 metres out at sea with a 10-second period. The wind call was for SW but as of 0600 it was straight west at around 10-15kts. Tide hit the 0.5 m low at 0630 and will peak out at a moderate 1.35 m at 1250.
Did the Saturday morning radio beach check and it looked like the Narrabeen to Surfrider Gardens stretch was a better hunting ground than the Longy to Dee Why strand. Definitely not a morning for beginners.
From the look of the swell models, I’m thinking tomorrow will be similar to today and that there should be fun waves into mid-week as the energy levels gradually taper off.
Go well, stay safe and know your limits – this is serious swell energy.
Weather Situation
A strong and gusty south to southwesterly change moves up the coast today in association with a cold front slipping away to the south of the region. These south to southwesterly winds will strengthen, mainly in the south, during the weekend and into Monday, as a low pressure system moves south over the western Tasman Sea whilst deepening.
Forecast for Saturday until midnight
Strong Wind Warning for Saturday for Sydney Coast
Winds
Southwesterly 20 to 30 knots.
Seas
2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres later in the evening.
1st Swell
Below 0.5 metres, tending south to southwesterly 2 to 3 metres during the morning.
2nd Swell
Easterly 2 to 3 metres.
Weather
Partly cloudy. 80% chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm offshore.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Sunday 14 July
Winds
Southwesterly 15 to 20 knots, reaching up to 25 knots offshore early in the morning. Winds turning westerly during the morning.
Seas
1.5 to 2 metres, decreasing to 1 to 1.5 metres during the morning.
1st Swell
Southerly 2 to 3 metres inshore, increasing to 3 to 4 metres offshore.
2nd Swell
Easterly 1 to 2 metres, decreasing to around 1 metre around midday.
Weather
Mostly sunny.
Caution
Large and powerful surf conditions in the early morning are expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as crossing bars by boat and rock fishing.
Monday 15 July
Winds
Westerly 15 to 25 knots.
Seas
1 to 1.5 metres, increasing to 1.5 to 2 metres offshore.
1st Swell
Southerly 2 to 3 metres, decreasing to 1.5 to 2 metres during the evening.
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