Lengthy period of small surf, next swell due in a week's time
Friday, 20 May 2022
Lengthy period of small surf, next swell due in a week's time
Friday, 20 May 2022
No major changes to the weekend outlook, but a few slight tweaks.
Small S to SSE pulses continue into early next week
Friday, 20 May 2022
Small S to SSE pulses continue into early next week
Friday, 20 May 2022
High pressure remains west of Tasmania during Sat with weak SW winds on offer as fronts well to the south pass through the Southern Ocean.
Surf over the weekend easing early next week with more to come
Friday, 20 May 2022
Surf over the weekend easing early next week with more to come
Friday, 20 May 2022
Through the weekend, short range ESE swell from the tradewind fetch will supply the dominant swell trains, especially in CQLD.
Endless SE pattern with waves on the Points ahead
Friday, 20 May 2022
Endless SE pattern with waves on the Points ahead
Friday, 20 May 2022
The Coral Sea has become inflamed with SE-ESE Tradewinds, enhanced by a trough off the CQ Coast and a developing low near New Caledonia. Through the weekend, short range ESE swell from the tradewind fetch will supply the dominant swell trains, especially in SEQLD.
Continuing pulses from the S with some unfriendly SE wind to deal with
Friday, 20 May 2022
Continuing pulses from the S with some unfriendly SE wind to deal with
Friday, 20 May 2022
The frontal progression responsible for the S swell pulses over the last couple of days is now on the New Zealand side of the Tasman, with a large high approaching Tasmania setting up a firm ridge along the coast.
Brief respite before more solid surf this weekend with plenty more on the way
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Brief respite before more solid surf this weekend with plenty more on the way
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
The weekend will have plenty of swell and good winds, especially Saturday. Storms riding up a lobe of the long wave trough Wed/Thurs positioned favourably for WA swell production (and Indo) send plenty of moderate sized swell for the weekend.
Back to the small stuff
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Back to the small stuff
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Now that we’re on the backside of this swell event, the outlook is somewhat academic, continuing down Thursday, then down even more Friday.
Series of S swell pulses ahead, with OK winds
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Series of S swell pulses ahead, with OK winds
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Plenty of S swell continues through Fri with SW winds remaining fresh and gusty.
Strong but rapidly easing swell, towards an extended slow period
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Strong but rapidly easing swell, towards an extended slow period
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
OK, before we get to the outlook, it’d be good to touch base on a few things regarding the current swell event. Mainly around expectations, and where they should be positioned.
Another round of surf from Fri into the weekend.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Another round of surf from Fri into the weekend.
Wednesday, 18 May 2022
Following that an active tradewind pattern in the Coral Sea supplies another round of E swell for the region, with a trough of low pressure expected to form off the Capricorn Coast and energise further the E/SE winds off the CQ coast.
