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Gold Coast QLD 11:46am 17/05/2012

Swell size: 1ft SSE

Lunchtime Update.....The winds are from the S now, but SSE swell is still sliding past the coast and is very small at 1-2ft. on the more open beaches and on the Tweed Coast and only 1ft. on the points. The winds are forecast to go SSE later and the tide is low now. Small ones at D'bah and the points on the Tweed Coast are the pick as they are picking up more of the SSE swell. Tiny ones on the Goldie points also. View the 7 day extended forecast at plus.coastalwatch.com
By John Charlton


Today's Surf is best suited to the : McTavish SUP



Gold Coast
17/05/2012
The SSE swell is around 1m with offshore winds early becoming SSE later. There is a sweep running from S to N. Take care on the run out tide this morning. Beaches like Rainbow Bay, Greenmount, Coolangatta, Currumbin and Burleigh will be more sheltered from the SSE winds. Please take care and join Council Lfieguards between the flags and enjoy your day.



Wind (live): S 9 knots Last updated: 17/05/2012 11:40:47 AM Coolangatta Airport

High tide: 5.43 am - 1.23 m 6.26 pm - 1.45 m

Low tide: 11.46 am - 0.24 m

Water temp: 22 c

Air temp: Max 22 c

UV index: 5 (moderate) Last updated: 17/05/2012 12:01:00 AM

Outlook:
Thursday until midnight: Winds: S to SE 10 to 15 knots, reaching 15 to 20 knots at times in the morning over northern waters. Lighter S to SW winds inshore until late morning. Seas: 1.2 to 1.7 metres. Swell: S to SE 2 metres. Scattered showers.

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16/05/2012 5:00:48 PM

Short Forecast
Thursday
S swell 2 - 3ft northern NSW south facing beaches, grading to 2ft open coasts and around 1 - 2ft max across south-east QLD. WIND: Early light SW 5 to 15 knots tending S to SE 10 to 15 knots during the day.

Friday
SSE swell 2 - 3ft northern NSW south facing beaches, grading to 2ft open coasts and 1 - 2ft max across south-east QLD. WIND: Early SSW tending S during the morning and SE 5 to 15 knots later.

Saturday
SSE swell 1 - 2ft northern NSW south facing coasts, increasing to 2ft+ during the afternoon. Grading to 0.5 - 1ft+ across south-east QLD. WIND: Early SW tending SE 5 to 15 knots.

Sunday
S swell 2ft+ northern NSW south facing beaches, grading to 1 – 2ft open coasts and 0.5 - 1ft across south-east QLD. WIND: Early SW 5 to 10 knots tending SE 5 to 15 knots during the afternoon.

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