A strong, long-period and powerful W/SW groundswell is on the way and winds will be tricky but there should be windows for good waves across both regions.

A broad trough moving northwards will stifle the synoptic flow in the early hours of the morning, preceding a gusty S’ly change, reaching the Lower Mid North Coast around dawn, the Northern River mid-late morning and then the Gold Coast early-mid afternoon. More in the Forecaster Notes. 

A vigorous front currently pushing through eastern Bass Strait is presently very westerly in alignment which isn’t great for swell prospects. However we’ll see a slight W/SW kink in the synoptic flow overnight and this will provide just enough directional incentive to allow a brief flush of south swell to push up the Southern NSW coast. More in the Forecaster Notes. 

A gradual improvement in winds and conditions this week with a good, upgraded SW groundswell, fun on the weekend.