Conditions are semi clean with light W winds early and 3-4ft of SSE swell on the sets. The wind is predicted to grow in strength throughout the day along with the swell size, but stay mostly in the offshore direction. Try the protected Southern corners early before the wind picks up for the cleaner faces.
The NSW lifesaving patrol season ended on Sunday 28 April.
Please do not take any risks during the off-season period. No Flags = No Swim! The majority of beach patrols will again commence on the first day of the September School Holidays.
For information on beach/rock fishing safety, please visit the Surf Life Saving Australia Beachsafe website at www.beachsafe.org.au
Wind (live):
SW 14 knots Last updated: 25/05/2013 5:35:27 AM BALLINA AIRPORT AWS
High tide:
7.58 am - 1.33 m 8.38 pm - 1.87 m
Low tide:
2.08 am - 0.15 m 1.46 pm - 0.03 m
Water temp:
23
c
Air temp:
19
c
UV index:
4
(moderate) Last updated: 25/05/2013 12:00:31 AM
Outlook:
Forecast for Friday 24 May until midnight
Gale warning for Friday for Byron Coastal Waters
Winds: West to southwesterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to 20 to 30 knots in the
early afternoon then tending south to southwesterly 25 to 40 knots in the late
afternoon.
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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