A small short range southerly swell may materialise at south facing beaches in Northern NSW on Friday in the wake of this system, but we’re not going to see much more than a foot or two tops. And SE Qld won’t see much, if anything from this source - possible a tiny level of residual trade swell in the water but that’s about it.

Tomorrow afternoon will be the largest of the period as winds swing NE. Smaller waves for the rest of the outlook but with good winds.

Average waves across most spots tomorrow but great into Friday and good early Saturday before winds go too north.

Take the highway south-east out of Melbourne if you're looking for a surf over the coming period.