The return of S swells
Friday, 14 May 2021
The return of S swells
Friday, 14 May 2021
The last of E swell will fade out into tomorrow (Saturday) before a series of S swells fill in.
No shortage of swell; good conditions early next week
Friday, 14 May 2021
No shortage of swell; good conditions early next week
Friday, 14 May 2021
A vigorous front will pass south of the state overnight, renewing gusty SW winds across the region - though they’ll ease steadily into the afternoon.
Strong swells, gusty winds, but a few pockets of opportunity
Friday, 14 May 2021
Strong swells, gusty winds, but a few pockets of opportunity
Friday, 14 May 2021
A vigorous front crossing the coast tonight (due into the Surf Coast between 1-3am Saturday) is unlikely to offer a brief window of early W/NW winds west of Melbourne, the timing’s simply too tight.
Extended run of favourable conditions
Thursday, 13 May 2021
Extended run of favourable conditions
Thursday, 13 May 2021
A high pressure system to the south of the state and a deepening trough well east of WA will maintain moderate to fresh E’ly winds across the region.
Blustery spell ahead, with one sizeable day
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Blustery spell ahead, with one sizeable day
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Check the forecast graph - we’ve got ten consecutive days of windy conditions coming up, initially related to an amplifying Long Wave Trough steering a succession of vigorous cold fronts across the state.
Stacks of swell, gotta pick the winds
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Stacks of swell, gotta pick the winds
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Saturday looks to be post-frontal in the wake of Friday night’s change, whilst Sunday morning will see generally light variable winds as another front approaches from the south, bringing moderate W/SW winds into the afternoon.
Solid, windy swells ahoy!
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Solid, windy swells ahoy!
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
We’re at the cusp of five days of windy conditions as an amplifying Long Wave Trough steers a succession of vigorous cold fronts into the Victorian coastline.
S swells returning as E swell fades out into the weekend
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
S swells returning as E swell fades out into the weekend
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
The last of the E swell will fade into the weekend before S swells make a return.
E swell fading into the weekend, S swells return
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
E swell fading into the weekend, S swells return
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
Last of the E swell to fade into the end of the week while S swells make a return for the weekend.
Another large swell for Thursday, kicking off a spell of easterlies
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
Another large swell for Thursday, kicking off a spell of easterlies
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
The broad scale forecast trend is relatively straightforward, as we have one significant swell event due Thursday, and then a steady easing trend for three days thanks to a blocking pattern.