SURF FORECAST

SUMMARY

A steady building trend in E swell sees larger surf ranging from 4 to 6ft across the region today, holding similar size tomorrow as an additional SSE swell reinforces surf throughout the day. SSE swell is likely to emerge as the dominant swell on Friday under still strong SSE winds. Both SSE and ESE swells steadily abate as S to SE winds persist throughout the weekend.

TODAY

Mid period E groundswell up to a solid 4 to 6ft+ across open breaks, easing marginally during the afternoon. Wrapping at lower levels inside the points and bays with size depending on exposure. WIND: Early SSW 5 to 15 knots, tending SSE 10 to 20 knots during the afternoon.

TOMORROW

Mid-period ESE swell reinforced by rising SSE windswell. Up to 3 to 5ft+ exposed southern Queensland breaks, grading to a larger 4 to 6ft+ across northern NSW coasts while wrapping at lower levels inside the points and bays. WIND: Early SSW to S 20 to 25 knots tending SSE during the day.

FRIDAY

SSE swell and smaller leftover ESE swell slowly ease. Up to 4 to 6ft exposed northern NSW south facing breaks, grading to 3 to 5ft along exposed Qld beaches early, easing during the afternoon. Wrapping at lower levels inside the points and bays with size depending on exposure. WIND: Early lighter SSW 10 to 15 knots inshore, tending SSE 15 to 25 knots.

SATURDAY

ESE/ SSE swell combo. Around 3 to 4ft+ across northern NSW south facing breaks, grading to 2 to 4ft across southern Qld coasts. Wrapping at 1 to 3ft inside the points and bays with size depending on exposure WIND: Early light SSW 10 to 15 knots inshore, tending SSE 15 to 20 knots during the afternoon.

SUNDAY

Easing SE swell 2 to 3ft+ exposed open beaches, fading during the afternoon. Grading smaller inside the points and bays. WIND: Early inshore SSW to S tending SSE to SE 10 to 20 knots during the day. KEEP UP TO DATE: DOWNLOAD THE COASTALWATCH ‘SURF CHECK’ APP