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Forecast for Merimbula

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Created by ezza > 9 months ago, 21 Nov 2011
ezza
NSW, 561 posts
21 Nov 2011 8:41PM
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Anyone want to call it? I have looked at the graphs... Red arrows on thursday friday

Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
21 Nov 2011 8:59PM
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Sitting here debating the same thing.

Forecast looks crud, and I've got a camping site booked.

Never seen a trough funnelling precipitation from NT to the south east coast before, ever. F#@king thing has to be slow moving too. WTF about the "Great Dividing Range" eh? Not so 'great' at stopping all that b@stard rain.

I've really been looking forward to going, not just the kiting and surfing, but the beauty of the place, and, ok you got me, 4 days away from the wife and kids.

Surely even if it rains and there's not wind or waves there is still an opportunity for fun eh?

I'm a first timer, I need some encouragement and reassurance from you experienced people out there.

tobes
NSW, 1000 posts
21 Nov 2011 9:14PM
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Fingers crossed for that NE'r and Southerly swell on saturday, otherwise conditions look epic for the BBQ, and SUPing.

stamp
QLD, 2800 posts
21 Nov 2011 8:23PM
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don't worry about the wind, no one goes to mambo to kite...

sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
21 Nov 2011 6:33PM
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ezza said...

"Forecast for Merimbula"?


Here's ya forecast:

An intensive high pressure system is moving downwards into the area and there's a good chance sh!t is going to get hectic. As it moves up and drifts away things might get a little foggy. By the start of next week an intensive low should have moved into the area. This is looking promising for the farmers with nearly a 100% chance of everyone getting washed up.

Beer: 100% chance of happening
Slice: 99% chance of happening
Ecstacy: 80% chance of happening
Marijuana: 99% chance of happening
Acid: 40% chance of happening
Mushrooms: 50% chance of happening


Mr float
NSW, 3452 posts
21 Nov 2011 9:40PM
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Joe Cron said...

Sitting here debating the same thing.

Forecast looks crud, and I've got a camping site booked.

Never seen a trough funnelling precipitation from NT to the south east coast before, ever. F#@king thing has to be slow moving too. WTF about the "Great Dividing Range" eh? Not so 'great' at stopping all that b@stard rain.

I've really been looking forward to going, not just the kiting and surfing, but the beauty of the place, and, ok you got me, 4 days away from the wife and kids.

Surely even if it rains and there's not wind or waves there is still an opportunity for fun eh?

I'm a first timer, I need some encouragement and reassurance from you experienced people out there.


"Never seen a trough funnelling precipitation from NT to the south east coast before"
Its been happening in all the recent la nina years .it is also why your local does not have the same problems as in WA of overcrowding and associated issues due to the rare occurence of wind in the SE of Oz and the absolute frustration of regular riders and noobs in particular who just don't have the patience
having said that the forecast and maps look good for Sat and Merimbula always seems to deliver 1 or 2 days at least of kiteable conditions for the event

sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
21 Nov 2011 6:45PM
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Mr float said...

Joe Cron said...

Sitting here debating the same thing.

Forecast looks crud, and I've got a camping site booked.

Never seen a trough funnelling precipitation from NT to the south east coast before, ever. F#@king thing has to be slow moving too. WTF about the "Great Dividing Range" eh? Not so 'great' at stopping all that b@stard rain.

I've really been looking forward to going, not just the kiting and surfing, but the beauty of the place, and, ok you got me, 4 days away from the wife and kids.

Surely even if it rains and there's not wind or waves there is still an opportunity for fun eh?

I'm a first timer, I need some encouragement and reassurance from you experienced people out there.


"Never seen a trough funnelling precipitation from NT to the south east coast before"



You can see lots of things you have never seen before at mambo...

John Smythe
NSW, 34 posts
21 Nov 2011 9:55PM
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Can I butt in here with a bit of a punt..... We are starting to generate our own wind.... Keep this up and well get 20 knots and head high ......whatever it's gunna go off. Cattle are curing.... Chooks are hanging..... The lime trees have been raided .... Trust me it will go off

sir ROWDY
WA, 5378 posts
21 Nov 2011 6:57PM
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^^^ The man has spoken!

John Smythe
NSW, 34 posts
21 Nov 2011 9:58PM
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Oh yeah and I forgot to say ......it's gotta come up cause it can't get any flatter..... You know the saying the lull before the storm.......well look out. See you Thursday

Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
22 Nov 2011 8:58AM
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John Smythe said...
Trust me it will go off


That's good enough for me.

stabber
NSW, 1114 posts
22 Nov 2011 4:15PM
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might be time to take up smoking again. The stress is getting to me.

hamburglar
ACT, 2174 posts
22 Nov 2011 5:00PM
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depends what your smoking i guess

destress and bug out at the same time

chronic
NSW, 318 posts
22 Nov 2011 6:13PM
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Joe Cron said...

Sitting here debating the same thing.

Forecast looks crud, and I've got a camping site booked.

Never seen a trough funnelling precipitation from NT to the south east coast before, ever. F#@king thing has to be slow moving too. WTF about the "Great Dividing Range" eh? Not so 'great' at stopping all that b@stard rain.

I've really been looking forward to going, not just the kiting and surfing, but the beauty of the place, and, ok you got me, 4 days away from the wife and kids.

Surely even if it rains and there's not wind or waves there is still an opportunity for fun eh?

I'm a first timer, I need some encouragement and reassurance from you experienced people out there.


Corona.....

kitegirl21
NSW, 439 posts
22 Nov 2011 6:54PM
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stabber said...

might be time to take up smoking again. The stress is getting to me.


since when did u stop ???

Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
22 Nov 2011 8:41PM
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chronic said...
Corona.....



As in beer?
Done deal, I'm committed.

Fixed all my kites and harnesses up today, got the essentials , ROAD TRIP.

C U all there.

What comes before Part B?

Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
22 Nov 2011 8:43PM
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Part A

Joe Cron
NSW, 450 posts
23 Nov 2011 12:06PM
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Pouring rain here in Newcastle.

Reports of a truck crash and traffic delays on the F3.

A kiteable southerly blowing here.

Cars packed.

Time to take a chance and head south.



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