Live AI Coastal Briefing
It's Friday, 28 August, and we're kicking off the day with a beautiful coastal morning, the sun shining down on us with a temperature of 8C. The cloud cover is sitting at 24%, making it a mostly clear day, perfect for getting out and enjoying all the activities our stunning coastline has to offer. With the humidity at 85%, it's feeling a bit crisp, but that's just part of the charm of being by the ocean.
Out in the ocean, the wave height is looking great for surfers, sitting at 0.72m, which is knee to waist high, ideal for catching some fun longboard waves. The water temperature is 13.5C, so make sure you're wearing a 4/3 full wetsuit to stay warm and comfortable. We've got a high tide coming in at 12:01 pm, reaching 3.4m, and a low tide at 05:33 pm, dropping down to -2.1m, so plan your beach and water activities accordingly.
Whether you're a surfer, runner, cyclist, or paddleboarder, today is shaping up to be a fantastic day to get out and enjoy your favourite sport. The wind is blowing at 14 km/h from the WNW, with gusts up to 25 km/h, which might make for some interesting cycling conditions, but overall, it's a great day to be active. For anglers, the calm waters and gentle breeze could make for some excellent fishing conditions, and with the UV index being low, at 0.05, you don't need to worry about extra sun protection.
As we head into the afternoon, the temperature is expected to remain steady, with plenty of sunshine and clear skies. It's going to be a beautiful day to soak up the sun, take a stroll along the beach, or try your hand at paddleboarding. With the air quality sitting at an AQI of 21, it's a great day to be outdoors, so why not grab your board, your bike, or your running shoes, and make the most of this stunning coastal day – we'll see you out there.