Central Coast
Updated: 2018-11-16 15:13:00 Surf: bumpy 2-3ft SE Winds: Fresh SSW Weather: overcast Rating: 3/10

Afternoon report: Conditions are OK for a paddle with the wind hanging in there just south and west enough of east to keep it clean. Semi-protected spots are best and there's a mix of south and east swells to 3ft on the sets.

2018-11-16 06:20:00: bumpy 2-3ft SE, Light and variable SSW, cool and cloudy 3/10

Small bumpy waves in the 2-3ft range from the SE and a light SSW wind. Small peaks around with the protected southern corners possibly the best options but not a whole lot of swell to have many options. A cool and cloudy day.

2018-11-16 05:38:00: bumpy 3ft SSE, Fresh SSW, partly cloudy 3/10

Dawn report: A bit hit and miss out there this morning. We've got some new south swell on the coast from the change yesterday with sets around 3ft, and some small east swell also in the mix. Winds are an issue and most spots are bumpy and wind affected. Not great. Tune back in for the updated photo report around 8am.

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Nearest Observed Surf Reports:
Northern Beaches
Eastern Beaches
Cronulla
Nearest Surfcams:
Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach
7.09900023114534
Newcastle
Newcastle
8.27124310436251
Narrabeen
Narrabeen
24.22638911943363
Manly
Manly
35.65962418674671
Bondi
Bondi
46.040468971156827
Maroubra
Maroubra
53.14353444082968
Shark Island
Shark Island
66.34520872575645
Cronulla Point
Cronulla Point
66.34520872575645
Cronulla Beaches
Cronulla Beaches
67.55968083150779
1-2ft (Waist High) reaching 2ft at south facing beaches
A
S 9kt
0.8 m @ 9.5s E (86°)
1.2 m @ 6.4s S (175°)
0.2 m @ 17.3s SSW (196°)
Mostly sunny
Mostly sunny
First light: 5:17am Sunrise:5:44am Sunset:7:35pm Last light:8:03pm
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Current: 18.2 (8:50pm) Min: 15°C - Max: 22°C

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