WEEKEND OUTLOOK FOR 10th, 11th, 12th January 2025. ISSUED THURSDAY  9th Jan at 12 noon.

WEATHER

The weekend ahead is predicted to have temps ranging from 20 degrees overnight, to daytime temps of 27 degrees on Sunday. 

Friday afternoon is showing light East winds around 15Knts. Saturday light winds from the North-West early before turning to the East in the afternoon and reaching 10Knts and Sunday is showing light winds early before turning to the North-East in the afternoon reaching 15Knts.

It looks like there is a strong chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday with up to 30mm each day predicted.

Click the Links below for detailed current & forecast weather information for SEQ / Northern NSW coastal regions.

Byron Coast

Gold Coast

Moreton Bay

Sunshine Coast

Hervey Bay / Fraser Island Coast

Tides & Moon: Morning high tides around 6am, and afternoon low tides around 12.30pm, for more information, click here.

BEACH

The Gold and Sunshine Coasts should be great for a swim this weekend with current water temp at 25 degrees and mostly safe conditions before the afternoon sea breeze gets up. The best spots will be the northern beaches of the Gold Coast north of Miami to the Spit. On the Sunshine Coast, try Coolum to Sunshine beach.

SURFING

For the Surfers, the swell is predicted to be small and mostly out of the South-East for Friday and Saturday before turning to the East Sunday morning. The best waves should be early Saturday and Sunday before the wind gets too strong. Try the open beach breaks north of Broadbeach on the Gold Coast and Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast. The “Single Fin Classic” will be held at Burleigh Heads all weekend, so go down and enjoy some classic surf culture.

BOATING & FISHING

Notwithstanding the rain forecasts, the offshore fishing should be ok if you get out early on Saturday and Sunday before the wind. The Spotty mackerel are back in numbers so try floating live bait or a pilchard for some fun on the inshore reefs.

Don’t forget to check out the comprehensive COASTWATCH FISHING REPORT on the website covering Hervey Bay to Yamba.

Don’t let a few rain drops spoil your weekend… Enjoy!

Nathan Meyer

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