A light offshore wind is producing clean conditions on all our beaches this morning. Swell has dropped down a little but there still are some nice waves to be had. Protected northern corners and open beaches will be worth a look for the early surf. For learn to surf lessons phone Port Macquarie Surf School on 6585 5453 or visit http://www.portmacquariesurfschool.com.au. Check Coastalwatch for the latest swell forecast
By Peter Hudson
Peter Hudson and his sons Grant & Wayne have been surfing the waves around Pt. Macquarie all their lives. Peter is a multiple Australian Title holder in both short and longboards and Grant and Wayne have both competed on the WQS international tour. When they’re not out surfing, they’ll be coaching at their Pt. Macquarie Surf School.
Wind (live):
NW 4 knots Last updated: 10/02/2010 4:13:19 AM PORT MACQUARIE AIRPORT AWS
High tide:
7.31 am - 1.44 m 7.38 pm - 1.03 m
Low tide:
2.13 pm - 0.45 m 1.17 am - 0.45 m
Water temp:
19
c
Air temp:
20-27
c
UV index:
10
(very high) Last updated: 10/02/2010 1:01:00 AM
Outlook:
Wind: Moderate E-NE winds 5-20 knots. Seas: ESE 1.0 metres. Swell: ESE 2.0 metres. Warm, humid day. Partly cloudy with a chance of a shower.
08/02/2010 1:49:07 PM
Short Forecast
Tuesday ENE swell 3 - 4ft+ exposed Mid North Coast open beaches, grading to 3ft+ across the Hunter. WIND: ENE 10 - 15 knots.
Wednesday:
E swell 2 – 4ft Mid North Coast open beaches, grading to 2 – 3ft across the Hunter. WIND: Early NNE 5 – 15 knots tending ENE 10 – 20 knots.
Thursday E swell 2 - 3ft Mid North Coast exposed open beaches, 2ft across the Hunter. WIND: Early light NW to NE tending NE 15 – 20 knots.
Friday ENE swell 2ft+ across the Mid North Coast, 1 – 2ft across the Hunter. WIND: Early light NNW to NNE tending variable SE to NE later 5 – 15 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
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