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
Wind (live):
W 4 knots Last updated: 10/02/2010 4:13:20 AM BALLINA AIRPORT AWS
High tide:
7.10 am - 1.44 m 7.17 pm - 1.03 m
Low tide:
1.52 pm - 0.45 m 12.56 am - 0.45 m
Water temp:
22
c
Air temp:
26
c
UV index:
11
(very high) Last updated: 10/02/2010 1:00:51 AM
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