Across the Far North Coast this peak will occur in the mid to late afternoon. SE Qld will also see a late peak on Saturday but much smaller surf is expected here.

Southern Tasmania Forecast (issued Friday 3rd October)

Best Days: Saturday, Monday at exposed spots

Recap

A mix of easing W/SW and building SW swell was seen yesterday morning with clean 2-3ft waves early. An onshore change moved through the day and the swell kicked strongly later in the day.

Today a peak in large S/SW groundswell was seen across the coast with 3-5ft waves at Clifton early, but we should of seen sets in the 6ft range through the day, with small waves in protected locations.

Average in the South West until Wednesday, better to the north over the coming period besides Sunday.

Great waves Saturday with offshores and an easing swell, poor Sunday and fun across the beaches Monday.