It's not quite as big as it has been the last couple of days but there is still some swell around. Probably about shoulder high in the bigger sets. It's supposed to drop off this afternoon as the tight swings around from mid to low tide.
Wind is currently around 10 to 15 knts. and it's supposed to get up to about 25 knts by the afternoon. There aren't any clouds out West but I wouldn't be surprised if we'd see another storm brewing there this afternoon. Other than that there is some high level cloud around which hopefully will clear.
Update (9:30am):
Couldn't be bother to wait around so just took a very quick snap of a smaller set. It's nearing high tide and the swell has dropped quite a bit. That said there are still some nice waves coming through.
Gerroa getting back to more normal conditions but I'm stuck in Sydney.
Make sure if you get stopped by highway patrol police you say "revenue raising" or something similar to incur another fine!
Sounds like I missed a classic Gerroa yesterday (working at the SCG watching the flags fluttering with the NE). I reckon Wanda was probably good with the south swell. Any pics?
This Sunday COULD be on again with an actual southerly forecast for Friday.
CJW, did you get out yesterday?
Yeah I sailed in the Gong on Sunday, had sailed Gerroa Fri/Sat. Ended up the right decision because it was pretty solid 25kts later on in the day and the surf was sweet, some great sections. The surf dropped off towards the end of the day but probably one of the best sessions of the year for sure. If my friggen GoPro didn't keep fogging over i'd have some sweet video; i've ordered some of those anti fog thingos ![]()
CJW, what sort of swell works for Windang in a southerly wind. Obviously it's a great southerly spot although from what I've seen it can close-out a bit. Are the banks OK there ATM?
Friday looks like a steady 20 knots for most of the day![]()
I rarely sail Windang these days due to the walls, although in the right conditions it can still be good; I have no idea on the banks. Swell direction wise, once again i'm no expert on the spot but I imagine it works pretty well in all directions, probably best in an E-SE swell? Someone else might be able to chime in. I usually sail Peggies in a southerly as it's a lot closer to me and there is super flat water on the inside of the reef, perfect for freestyle when there is no swell...IE most of this season.
Well you missed it this evening. Low tide and all! So did I. Not forecast to hit Pt Perp until 9.00! Missed Pt Perp, and Ulladaulla, but recorded at Kiama at 6pm! Bellambi at 6.30. You gotta watch those arrows! Went elsewhere, 2 kiters out as I swung by at dusk.
Thanks for the comprehensive update. Often 'forward' beach thinking and intervention if the interest of safety/science produces detrimental and long lasting effects. Tweed River mouth is a great example of this.
Sorry for being out of town but which beach is Peggies. Sandon Pt area?
Windang used to be a sensational windsurfing spot.I still remember when the entrance was open to both sides of the island. In strong westerlys we would sail from the brambles tower at Warilla riding waves into the entrance and then jumping going back out windang side,turn around at Windang surfclub and ride waves back in again,and jumping going out the southern entrance.That was a lot of fun.
The rock wall has put a big wind shadow where you take off from the beach,once out past the wall the wind is fairly clean then ,which is where the waves break when its 3m+ like Dan pointed out. Out going tide can also chop it up a bit. Strong SSW to SSE is best
Just after Mambo 2009 there were quite a few windsurfers that got it good then.
can second that... sailed there a few times last winter. The main problem due to the break wall is that you have two options in regards to launching...
1) rig 0.5 to 1 sqm bigger than what you really need, that way you can launch South of the surf club near the break wall while a gust comes through.
2) rig the right size and launch North of the surf club. The problem with that option is that you will be facing a rather large and gnarly shore break.
Once you make it out though every thing should be fine as long as you don't stay well clear of the break wall once you get on a wave...
In the sswesters just wait for a good gust, take off on a broad reach and comit. Generally you make it thru. Otherwise you get smashed. Part of the game.