Strong SW wind has been blowing all night which leaves the southern headlands with the cleanest conditions for a surf. Swell is still out of the south and most of the swell is just passing by the main breaks around town. The more exposed southern headlands do have waves while the open beaches are attracting all the swell but conditions are poor on these beaches. For lessons and equipment hire phone Port Macquarie Surf School 6584 7733.
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.
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):
WSW 12 knots Last updated: 19/06/2013 10:15:28 PM PORT MACQUARIE AIRPORT AWS
High tide:
4.07 am - 1.29 m 5.18 pm - 1.49 m
Low tide:
10.25 am - 0.38 m 11.29 pm - 0.54 m
Water temp:
20
c
Air temp:
6-17
c
UV index:
3
(low) Last updated: 19/06/2013 12:00:23 PM
Outlook:
A slow moving complex low pressure system lies over the eastern Tasman Sea
while a high pressure ridge pushes into western NSW. The ridge will
continue moving E over the next couple of days
Strong wind warning
Winds: SW 25 to 30 knots turning S 20 to 25 knots during the
day. Seas: 2 to 3m, decreasing below 2m around midday. Swell:
Southerly 3m. Weather: The chance of thunderstorms south of Crowdy Head
this morning. Caution: Large swells breaking dangerously close inshore.
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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