Open beaches hold the best options in coming days

Guy Dixon

Open beaches hold the best options in coming days

Guy Dixon

The predominant swell direction over the coming days will favour the open beaches, providing a peak in size on the weekend. Winds should be light/variable most mornings, with the exception of Saturday which is expected to be under a southerly airflow. Saturday will also see the peak in swell, so hit up a protected southern corner.

Here comes the east swell

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Here comes the east swell

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Without regurgitating the same analysis as previous forecasts, it’s probably worth honing in some specific points about the upcoming swell(s), so that expectations are kept in check. 

Fading S'ly Thurs, E'ly trade-swell thereafter

Guy Dixon

Fading S'ly Thurs, E'ly trade-swell thereafter

Guy Dixon

Southerly energy is likely to fade throughout Thursday form the 3-4ft range, although the quality of the surf won't be anything to get excited about. For the remainder of the forecast period, easterly trade-swell will be the dominant source of energy. Morning's variable/offshore breezes hold the best opportunity for a wave.