Craig Brokensha

Flying On A Forecast

Craig

Monday 23/07 0

The Long Wave Trough had parked itself in perfect position, sending a large long-period sou-west groundswell towards the state, and the weather forecast was superb with light offshore winds and sunny skies.

Winter Swells Ignite Across Southern States

Swellnet Analysis

Winter Swells Ignite Across Southern States

Swellnet Analysis

Craig Brokensha

Thursday 12/07 82

But there is good news ahead. The much discussed Long Wave Trough (info here) is about to enter a strengthening phase in the Southern Ocean, and we're looking at two to three weeks of heavy swell activity for the southern states.

Seasonal Mix

Craig

Thursday 14/06 0

Sydney winters are usually characterised by strong sou-east groundswells, crisp offshore winds and clear bluebird skies.

Luxury Holiday

stunet

Monday 07/05 0

Magic Mountains

Craig

Tuesday 24/04 0

When surf trips are planned months in advance there's usually a good chance the waves won't co-operate.

Tsunami: Approaching the Speed of Sound

Swellnet Analysis

Tsunami: Approaching the Speed of Sound

Swellnet Analysis

Craig Brokensha

Thursday 12/04 4

So while a tsunami with a height of one metre doesn't sound threatening, its forward speed of 220 metres per second can cause catastrophic damage as the surge moves inland for many minutes behind the initial impact.