Category: South Coast

Winds are offshore on the South Coast at around 15 knots from the NW, and conditions are clean and swell is fairly well lined up. Surf is around 2′ along the Middleton to Goolwa stretch with occasional bigger sets, Waits and Parsons should be a bit bigger. It’s hard to say how long the window will be open this morning, offshores may blow it out soon and  W-SW change is moving in. Probably by lunch time winds will swing to the W-SW at 20 knots, and more onshore SW-S by mid arvo. Conditions will deteriorate as the onshore pick up. Shred factor 7/10

Winds are light from the E-NE on the South Coast early, and conditions are a bit lumpy but a bit bigger this morning. Surf is around 3 – 4′ along the Middleton to Goolwa stretch, and there are some shoulder high waves in the Bay at Middleton. It’s 2′ with a few bigger sets around the Chiton / Gap side, and peaky / glassy early. Waits and Parsons will be pretty solid, winds will favour Parson’s in beside the point.  There are other spots out that side of Victor that may be worth a bit of a squiz today, if you know where to look. The Bureau o Met predicts winds won’t get much over 10 knots all day, and tend more NE after lunch – possibly glassing off at some stage. Swell should stick around all day.  Shred factor 7/10

 

Winds are light from the NE on the South Coast early, and conditions are lumpy wit a slight Easterly wobble in the swell. Surf is around 2 – 3′ from  Middleton to Goolwa and not looking too bad, with a bit more size around at Waits and Parsons. The next few hours will be the best of it, with onshore South winds at 10 – 15 knots kicking in after lunch and adding bumps. Worth a drive as long as you get going pretty soon. Shred factor 7/10

Winds are light from the ENE on the South Coast early, and the swell is still carrying that summer lumpiness . Surf is around 3′  with some bigger sets along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and peaky 2′ around at Chiton / Gap. Waits or Parsons will be slightly bigger, and Parson’s will be the pick with the East in the wind. The forecast predicts SE winds after lunch, becoming light and variable by evening. There may be an opportunity for a late session, keep an eye on the wind after 3pm. Shred factor 6/10

SE wind are light on the South Coast early and swell has lifted a bit, but it’s still carrying that summer lumpiness . Surf is around 3′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and peaky 1 – 2′ around at Chiton / Gap. Waits or Parsons will be slightly bigger, and again the wind will favour Parson’s. The forecast predicts SE winds up to 20 knots by midday, so it’ll become sloppier as the day unfolds. Right now is probably as good as it’ll get all day.  Shed factor 6/10

Conditions are lumpy / glassy on the South Coast this morning with ENE winds around 7 knots early. Surf is around 2 – 3′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and peaky 1 – 2′ around at Chiton / Gap. Waits or Parsons will be slightly bigger, the wind will favour Parson’s in beside the point. The forecast predicts winds will swing back to the SE at up to 20 knots by midday, so the arvo is going to be sloppy again. Shred factor 5/10

Onshores have resumed on the South Coast this morning with SSW winds around 17 knots, and messy conditions. Surf is around 2 – 3′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and bumpy 1 – 2′ around at Chiton / Gap. Waits or Parsons will be slightly bigger but won’t offer any improvement in quality. The forecast onshores may top 20 knots during the day before backing off slightly late arvo. Swell will probably build a bit, but it’ll remain messy / sloppy today. Shred factor 4/10

Conditions are clean and glassy on the South Coast this morning with very light North winds, and well lined up (small) swell. Surf is around 1 – 2′ along the Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits or Parsons will be slightly bigger and your best hope for a shortboard wave. The forecast predicts light / variable winds for the better part of the day, but a W-SW change will take the gloss off sometime late arvo. Shred factor 7/10

Conditions are lumpy / glassy on the South Coast this morning with very light NE winds. Surf is around 1 – 2′ and looking pretty gutless along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits or Parsons will be slightly bigger and your best hope for a shortboard wave. The forecast predicts SE winds becoming light and variable, before a proper sea breeze kicks in after lunch. Conditions will go from lumpy to sloppy once the onshores arrive.  Shred factor 4/10

Conditions are slightly improved on the South Coast this morning with winds almost swinging offshore NE. Surf is still pretty lumpy ( and glassy early ) with waves around 2′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, and slightly bigger around at Parson’s. The next few hours might be OK around that side with partial shelter in beside Parson’s Point, but as winds shift more onshore SE it’ll become lumpy again after lunch. SE winds 10 – 15 knots are forecast, light winds tomorrow as well.  Shred factor 6/10