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By Lee Winkler
Lee Winkler started surfing in his home town of Coffs Harbour when he was a schoolboy. He “took it to the limit” and was a touring pro on the WQS and WCT circuits for many years before returning home to Coffs, where he runs his Surf School and raises a family.
Wind (live):
NW 8 knots Last updated: 03/09/2010 12:15:21 AM COFFS HARBOUR
High tide:
1.10 am - 0.96 m 2.27 pm - 1.31 m
Low tide:
7.08 am - 0.46 m 9.14 pm - 0.56 m
Water temp:
19
c
Air temp:
Max 21
c
Outlook:
Early fog patches. Sunny. Light to moderate west to northwest winds tending north to northeast near the coast in the afternoon and freshening.
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