A small low formed off a coastal trough close to the QLD/NSW border yesterday and is now drifting close to Lord Howe Island, continuing to move SE-E/SE towards New Zealand. A tight pressure gradient between the low and a dual-centred high moving through the Bight is creating low end gales and strong winds on the SW flank of the low and generating S’ly swells up the Eastern seaboard, favouring NSW for most size.

There'll be a drop in size across the Mid Coast with plenty of size for the South Coast with generally favourable winds.

We've got an active period of surf ahead with plenty of swell pulses and more reliable winds from next week for the Surf Coast.

Tradewind swells are now easing, becoming tiny for the rest of the week.