4ft + waves from the E with offshore WSW wind early this morning. S corners the best but some other spots worth a look too. Onshore SE expected later so go now.or S proected corners the only option later. Check Coastalwatch for updated swell forecasts.
By Earl Jones
Lennox-Ballina NSW
09/02/2010
The following beaches will be patrolled on weekends by volunteer surf lifesavers or the Australian Lifeguard Service on weekends –– Lennox Head, Lighthouse Beach, and South Ballina.
Lennox Head and Lighthouse Beach will be the only 2 beaches patrolled by Lifeguards within the Lennox to Ballina coastline until the Easter school holidays.
No Flags = No Swim!
Please visit the Surf Life Saving Australia Beachsafe website at www.beachsafe.org.au
Wind (live):
SE 10 knots Last updated: 09/02/2010 6:41:19 PM BALLINA AIRPORT AWS
High tide:
6.17 am - 1.39 m 6.27 pm - 0.97 m
Low tide:
1.07 pm - 0.52 m 12.02 am - 0.5 m
Water temp:
22
c
Air temp:
26
c
UV index:
11
(very high) Last updated: 09/02/2010 1:00:51 PM
Outlook:
Wind: E/SE 10/15 knots, reaching 15/20 knots in the north. Sea: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: E 1.5 to 2 metres.
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.
Wind, tides, UV ratings, air temps and outlook provided by Coastalwatch are based on data and radar images provided by the Bureau of Meteorology. www.bom.gov.au
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