Guy Dixon, 06 Mar 2015, 1:57 AM UTC
Surf smashes New South Wales
A strong pulse of southerly swell pushed up the New South Wales coast last night allowing offshore swell heights to rise from about 1 metre at midday to about 5.5 metres by 9pm.
There is still plenty of swell filling into south-facing beaches up and down the coast today. The Northern Beaches and Central Coast are currently seeing solid 4-6 foot sets with the odd rogue set rolling through.
Winds over the Sydney Basin are still under a west/northwesterly flow (as of 12:30pm) thanks to the cold front which generated this pulse of swell. Luckily for surfers, these offshore breezes are not showing any sign of abating any time soon.
Throughout the afternoon, northwesterly winds will tend more southwesterly allowing southern corners to become a bit cleaner. From about 4-5pm, a light seabreeze should develop over the coastal fringe, potentially crumbling the tops of the waves.
Due to their orientation, protected southern corners will be significantly smaller and more calm - a much better option if you feel out of your depth in large surf.
These large and powerful surf conditions are expected to continue throughout tomorrow, easing throughout Sunday and Monday. Only experienced surfers should attempt to enter the water during the next 48 hours.
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