Conditions are semi clean with light W winds early and 1ft of S swell on the inconsistent sets. The wind is predicted to be vary throughout the day, but stay mostly in the offshore direction. Try the swell magnets for biggest waves and the protected Northern corners 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):
W 6 knots Last updated: 23/05/2013 8:35:23 PM BALLINA AIRPORT AWS
High tide:
6.18 am - 1.35 m 7.04 pm - 1.7 m
Low tide:
12.23 am - 0.3 m 12.17 pm - 0.09 m
Water temp:
23
c
Air temp:
21
c
UV index:
4
(moderate) Last updated: 23/05/2013 12:00:24 PM
Outlook:
Forecast for Wednesday 22 May until midnight
Winds: Northwesterly 15 to 20 knots. Seas: Up to 1 metre, increasing to 1 to
1.5 metres by early evening. Swell: Southerly 1 to 1.5 metres.
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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