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3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Will Tropical Storm Erin Be A Major Swell Event?
The summer doldrums for East Coast surfers seems to be coming to the end with the arrival of the hurricane season thanks to increased storm activity in the Atlantic. Tropical Storm Erin is poised to be the first hurricane of the season as it moves across the ocean and gains steam and wave making energy. It goes without saying that hurricanes are a mixed bag of emotion, we love them for the good to epic swells they can create and also are wary of the extreme destruction that can come with them. It is our hope that Erin proves to be all swell and no fury for any homes throughout the Caribbean and along the East Coast. The storm formed just west of the Cabo Verde islands, off the western coast of Africa, and is moving west with what appears to be a very favorable track. With a bit of luck, Erin will not make landfall but will send barrels and stoke throughout the East Coast. "Early models show that the storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the time it nears the Caribbean islands and we'll be watching closely to see how things develop." Spots in the Caribbean, like Barbados, are expected to see rideable surf as soon as tomorrow while New England surfers will have to wait until next week when zones like Long Island, New Jersey, and Rhode Island will come to life and break the summer flat spell. Froth levels for the surf-starved are likely through the roof as Erin could be an all time swell maker not just for the East Coast of North America but also for Europe as it refracts back across the Atlantic Basin for our friends across the pond. As with any hurricane swell, make safety a priority and know your Tropical Storm Erin Be A Major Swell Event? first appeared on Surfer on Aug 13, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Telegraph
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Telegraph
Weather: NSW beaches brace for hazardous south swell
Don't miss out on the headlines from Environment. Followed categories will be added to My News. Large and hazardous surf is forecast to batter the NSW coastline over the coming days, as two powerful swell systems move in rapid succession across the Tasman Sea and Southern Ocean. According to Weatherzone, the first swell arrived on Wednesday morning, generated by a deep Tasman low spinning between NSW and New Zealand. Wave buoys recorded a sharp increase in swell height near Sydney shortly after sunrise, with significant wave heights jumping from about 1m to more than 2m within a matter of hours. Large and hazardous surf is forecast to batter the NSW coastline over the coming days. Picture: Weatherzone This system, combined with gale to storm-force winds over the Tasman, is expected to produce peak wave heights of 4.5 to 5m along the lower Mid North Coast, Hunter, Sydney, and Illawarra coastlines. Maximum wave heights could exceed 10m in exposed offshore areas. With peak wave periods reaching up to 15 seconds, forecasters warn of dangerous conditions for swimmers, surfers, and boaters, particularly on south-facing beaches. The risk of coastal erosion is also high, intensified by recent heavy swell events and large high tides. The satellite image shows a deep Tasman low and powerful Southern Ocean cold front. Picture: Weatherzone The first swell is expected to ease by Friday, with wave heights dropping to about 1.5 to 2m, but more powerful surf is on the way. A second system, originating deep in the Southern Ocean, is forecast to arrive on Saturday, driven by storm-force winds more than 2500km south of Australia. This long-period swell will bring deceptively strong waves to the NSW coast despite reduced heights of about 2m. The second swell is forecast to have an extended wave period, peaking between 17 and 18 seconds, allowing powerful wave energy to reach up to 150m further inland along the shoreline. The deep low in the Tasman Sea is generating gale to storm-force winds over a broad area of the ocean. Picture: Weatherzone Weatherzone warns this could cause abnormally large waves every five to 10 minutes, catching swimmers off guard in otherwise calm conditions. The combination of extended wave periods and strong rip currents could make for hazardous conditions through the weekend, even at more sheltered beaches and bays. Beachgoers are urged to follow advice from Surf Life Saving NSW and to avoid swimming at unpatrolled beaches during dangerous surf conditions. Originally published as Twin ocean swells to deliver massive, dangerous surf this week
