More small waves with NNW'ly winds making for average spring conditions. The wind will strengthen from the N the go NW into the evening. The back beaches are the biggest at 2 ft making them pretty much the only option for a surf today. For learn to surf lessons in Yamba call www.yambaangouriesurfschool.com.au on 02 66 461 496. Check the latest swell forecast to see what's coming soon.
By Jeremy Walters
Jeremy Walters is a born and bred Angourie local who won the Australian Championship Circuit in 1998 and competed on the WQS for 5 years. He can be found shredding Angourie and other local breaks when he’s not running his Yamba-Angourie Surf School.
Wind (live):
WSW 5 knots Last updated: 03/09/2010 1:15:23 AM YAMBA PILOT STATION
High tide:
2.43 am - 0.93 m 3.43 pm - 1.38 m
Low tide:
8.26 am - 0.46 m 10.33 pm - 0.47 m
Water temp:
19
c
Air temp:
19
c
Outlook:
Wind: NNW 5 knots tending NE at 15-20 knts. Sea: 1 metre. Swell: Southeasterly about 1 metre.
1/09/2010 4:34:22 PM
Short Forecast
Thursday New S swell 1 - 2ft south facing coasts, potentially building to 2 – 3ft into the afternoon and to 2ft+ open beaches. WIND: NW to SW 5 – 15 knots tending SW to SE into the afternoon.
Friday SSE swell 2 - 3ft south facing coasts, 2ft open beaches. WIND: SW 10 – 20 knots tending ESE, then ENE during the afternoon.
Saturday New S groundswell 2 - 4ft south facing beaches. NE windswell increasing to a wind affected 2 – 3ft+ across open beaches into the afternoon. WIND: NE 15 - 25 knots tending NNE 20 – 30 knots during the day, then NNW in the evening.
Sunday:
NE swell 2 – 4ft open beaches grading to 3 – 5ft+ across the South Coast, easing into the afternoon. WIND: Early WNW 15 – 25 knots, easing throughout the day.
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