A new swell is expected to build slowly on Thursday plateauing from the afternoon into Friday, but the main issue for the next few days will be local winds.
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The models have a juicy mid-latitude low forming just west of Tasmania over the weekend which could lead to some very dynamic surf conditions.
Broadly speaking the size trend will be steadily up Saturday, and then slowly down on Sunday.
The outlook for Thursday has improved a little. And the weekend is looking great, with quality waves both days.
I like the look of this weekend. Next week looks slower so make the most of the short term period.
Saturday is your best chance for a wave this weekend. We've also got a solid swell for the start of next week.
No change to the short term outlook, with an onshore change due around lunchtime Thursday likely to see light/mod NW winds prior to its arrival.
A series of modest fronts skirting the southern states will maintain a westerly airstream for the next few days.
Make the most of tomorrow morning's surf ahead of mostly poor conditions next week apart from a couple of windows on the Surf Coast.
The weekend looks fun across the exposed beaches ahead of a windy, cold onshore week of waves next week.