Category: South Coast

Onshores are making a dog’s dinner of the surf on the South Coast this morning, with SSW winds around 20 knots. Surf is sloppy and around 3′ along the Middleton – Goolwa stretch, with 2′ slops at Chiton / Gap. Waits and Parson’s will be bigger, but quality will be no less woeful. The wind should start to back off a bit by late morning, and may be back around 10 – 15 knots by early arvo. It’ll stay onshore and messy all day, but if swell kicks a bit you may get a grovel in the Bay at Middleton later.  Shred factor 3/10

Conditions are typically summer wind effected on the South Coast this morning, with Easterlies around 10 knots. Surf is around 3′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be bigger with Parson’s offering shelter beside the point. The breeze will probably tend more onshore Southerly at around 20 knots after lunch, and there’ll be nowhere to escape. The next few days don’t look any better either.  Shred factor 4/10

Onshore SE winds around 17 knots are making a mess on the South Coast this morning, wasting the swell. Surf around 3′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa stretch, Waits and Parson’s will be bigger with Parson’s offering partial shelter beside the point. It’ll stay onshore and SE all day today, winds will probably even tend more Southerly at around 20 knots after lunch. The early isn’t great but by lunch time there’ll be nowhere to hide from the mush. Shred factor 4/10

Conditions are clean and glassy on South Coast early with light offshore NNE winds and perfectly lined up swell. It’s smaller with surf around 2′ along the Middleton – Day St. stretch with occasional bigger sets down toward Cliffs and Goolwa. Waits and Parson’s will be a better bet for shortboarders with the odd 3′ set. The swell will continue to ease this morning but it should stay glassy up until early arvo, when a SW-S wind change will arrive. Once the onshores appear it’ll quickly deteriorate, and turn to much for the rest of the day. Get on it ASAP.  Shred factor 8/10

Looking good on South Coast this morning with light offshore NNE winds and a well lined up SW swell. Surf is a good 4′ along the  Middleton – Day St. stretch with a few bigger sets down toward Cliffs and Goolwa. There are 2 – 4′ waves around at Chiton / Gap, and smaller waves up the Dump end of the beach. Waits and Parson’s will be bigger, but there will be plenty of closeouts around that side. Winds looking good all day, maybe getting up around 10 – 15 knots during the morning then dropping out again after lunch. It’s the best day of the year so far. Shred factor 8/10

Conditions are a lumpy on South Coast early with SSE winds around 10 knots. Surf is around 4 – 5′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa  stretch, and the Bay is offering partial shelter. There are 3′ waves around at Chiton / Gap, and smaller waves up the Dump end of the beach. Waits and Parson’s will be bigger, but probably a bit rippy and hectic. The forecast predicts winds will remain onshore all day in the 10 – 15 knot range, from the S-SE. Swell should hold up all day, but conditions will stay bumpy. Shred factor 5/10

Conditions are a bit bumpy on South Coast early with West winds around 15 knots. Surf is around 4′ along the  Middleton – Goolwa  stretch, and the Bay is offering partial sheltered and shest high waves. There are 2 – 3′ waves around at Chiton / Gap, but The more sheltered Dump is  a bit marginal. Waits and Parson’s will be bigger and Waits Point will offer some shelter. The breeze will shift more onshore Southerly after lunch, and the limited options there are will evaporate.  The Beater Bash comp is on at Knight’s today, well worth a look if you’re down that way. Shred factor 5/10

Winds are around to the West on South Coast this morning, and swell is bigger and better lined up – bust starting to get hit by the wind. Surf is around 3′ between Middleton and Goolwa, with 2′ waves around at Chiton Rocks. Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger, and winds will favour Waits Point. The forecast is still going for Northerly winds for the next few hours, with a gusty Westerly change early arvo. Strong winds will probably blow it out but keep an eye on it over the next few hours – there may be a small window before the front hits.  Shred factor 6/10

Winds are almost offshore on South Coast this morning, and conditions are still a bit lumpy with the breeze from the ENE at 7 knots. Surf is around 2 – 3′ between Middleton and Goolwa, Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger and winds will favour Parson’s.  The good news is that Northerlies should kick in during the morning and help to smooth it off, and conditions should be a bit cleaner / straighter after lunch. It should then stay offshore in the 10 – 15 knt range for the rest of the day. Shred factor 6/10

Winds are light onshore from the SSE at around 5 – 7 knots on South Coast this morning, and conditions are a bit lumpy but bigger at least. Swell is actually lining up pretty well despite the wobble, with surf around 2′ between Middleton and Goolwa. Waits and Parson’s will be a bit bigger, but quality won’t be epic. It’ll get worse from mid-morning onward as onshores pick up to 15 knots and possibly stronger after lunch. Swell may build a bit during the day, but it’ll be increasingly messy. Shred factor 5/10