Mid Morning Update.... The swell has dropped a bit since dawn with the dropping tide and it's a bit wobbly now after a few rain squalls It's out of the ESE at 4-5 ft. and the winds are predicted to go ESE later. From Snapper to Kirra is by far the pick now. Check out the latest Coastalwatch swell forecast.
By John Charlton
John Charlton spreads his time between the Gold & Sunshine Coasts. He’s been surfing this area for many a year and is totally in tune with all the different breaks and how the varying swell and wind patterns affect this wave plentiful region.
Gold Coast
09/02/2010
Solid 1.5 to 2m swell on the Coast with Easterly conditions. There is a heavy dumping shorebreak on the open beaches and a sweep to the North which is pronounced on the outgoing tide this morning. Please ensure that you swim only between the flags with Council lifeguards on duty and check the information boards. Flash rips are also evident. Take care.
UV index:
12
(extreme) Last updated: 09/02/2010 12:01:42 PM
Outlook:
Light SSW winds early going E/SE 15/20 knots, reaching 20/25 knots at times north of Cape Moreton in the morning. Lighter S/SE winds inshore early. Sea: 1.7 to 2.2 metres. Swell: E/SE 2 to 2.5 metres. Showers, more isolated in the afternoon.
08/02/2010 3:56:46 PM
Short Forecast
Tuesday E swell 4 – 5ft across northern NSW and Gold Coast open beaches, gradually easing. WIND: E/SE 10 – 20 knots.
Wednesday:
ESE swell 3 – 4ft+ across the region. WIND: E/SE 10 – 15 knots.
Thursday ESE swell 2 – 3ft+ exposed open beaches. WIND: ESE to E/NE 5 – 15 knots.
Friday:
E swell 2 - 3ft across the region, easing into the afternoon. WIND: E/SE to E/NE 10 – 20 knots.
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