A stationary synoptic pattern across the the Tasman Sea will deliver mixed results in the surf department over the coming days.
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We’ve got a classic summer pattern ahead for the weekend, with a stationary high in the Tasman Sea and a mix of swells from the E/NE and NE.
Next week still looks rather benign in the surf department but we have a couple of areas to keep a watch on. More in the Forecaster Notes.
A strong front pushing across the Tasmanian region today will generate a couple of south swells for the next few days. More in the Forecaster Notes.
Long term prospects however look very promising for some parts of the East Coast - hopefully Southern NSW. More in the Forecaster Notes.
A broad E'ly tending E/NE fetch on the SE flank of the Tasman Low will remain active all the way from Thursday through Sunday morning, but unfortunately it’ll be aimed towards Tasmania.
This new Tasman Low looks like it’ll pack a punch, but in contrast to the standard system we see in this neck of the woods, it’s expected to be positioned quite north in latitude.
A deepening Tasman Low is expected to meander slowly through the western Tasman Sea for the next few days, and will deliver an extended period of short range south swell to our coast. More in the Forecaster Notes.
Satellite data over the last few days has showed our fetch off New Zealand’s South Island to be quite strong. Even better, we’re looking at locally freshening NW tending W/NW winds. It’ll be well worth coordinating some water time. More in the Forecaster Notes.
We have a wide range of swells on the way, which is very exciting.