Central QLD Forecaster Notes by Steve Shearer (updated on Wed 26th April)

This week and next week (Apr26-May5)

Central QLD: Surf pattern continues (part 2)

Lots of fun waves across the region (continued).

Fun sets

Not much change from Mon- we’ve still got a large high in the Tasman located off the Central NSW Coast, with mod/fresh SE winds in the sub-tropics. The high has weakened a little faster than f/cast which has shaved off a bit of size, more noticeable in the sub-tropics. A broad trough of low pressure is expected to bud a surface low near New Caledonia over the short term, generating more quality E-E/NE swell as the low drifts through the South Pacific slot and into the Tasman.

Expect surf to continue at present levels with an increase in quality Thurs/Fri as wavelength draws out.

The weekend sees more quality surf at exposed breaks in the 2-3ft range.

By next week we’ll see an easing trend set in from Mon with tiny surf from Tues onwards.

Check back Fri for the latest.