The trough off the coast is very complex, and we’re going to see a myriad of wind changes over the next few days. More in the Forecaster Notes.
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thermalben
Monday, 4 January 2021
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2021/01/01/variable-summer-swells-short-term-long
thermalben
Friday, 1 January 2021
Coastal troughiness will persist for the next few days, maintaining generally onshore winds across the region. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/30/fun-weekend-waves-ahead
thermalben
Wednesday, 30 December 2020
The main driver for today’s onshore breeze is the squeeze between a trough off the Mid North Coast, and a high pressure system in the lower Tasman Sea. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/28/average-week-ahead-typical-summer
thermalben
Monday, 28 December 2020
In short, it’s shaping up to be a nondescript week of slow, peaky beachies with conditions ranging between kinda-alright and not-really-that-great-to-tell-you-the-truth. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/26/quiet-period-the-new-year-kicks-things
thermalben
Saturday, 26 December 2020
We’ve got a period of small surf ahead, with the Tasman Sea expected to remain devoid of significant swell generating systems. Long term looks good though! More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/23/coupla-fun-windows-opportunity
thermalben
Wednesday, 23 December 2020
Xmas Eve is the pick of the next few days, with fresh S/SE winds expected Xmas Day thanks to a trough moving along the coast. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/21/plenty-festive-options-week
thermalben
Monday, 21 December 2020
So, what’s that - six or seven different swells this week? I’m sure you’ll find something worthwhile in and amongst the local wind changes. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/18/christmas-cyclone-swells-the-boil
thermalben
Friday, 18 December 2020
All eyes remain on Severe TC Yasa, which recently passed over Fiji and has now properly entered our swell window. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/16/exciting-week-festive-swell-ahead
thermalben
Wednesday, 16 December 2020
At this point in time, with this kind of timeline forecast, we can start to become more confident in the model guidance as it irons out long range aberrations and starts to consolidate across the other solutions. More in the Forecaster Notes.
/reports/forecaster-notes/sydney-hunter-illawarra/2020/12/14/the-eastern-swell-machines-getting-gear
thermalben
Monday, 14 December 2020
The whole synoptic cycle seems to have been pushed back a day since Friday’s notes were prepared. More in the Forecaster Notes.
