PredictWind is forecasting Southerly winds for the start of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.
With stronger winds of 18Knts at start time decreasing to around 10Knts as the race progresses. The images displayed are using PredictWind's High Resolution GRIB files displayed using Expedition Software.
Forecast is given for expected fleet location as race progresses.
26th Dec 1300hrs – Start S 16-18Knts 1500hrs – SE 16-18Knts 1600hrs – S 15- 20Knts 2200hrs – SE 15-20Knts
27th Dec 0400hrs – ESE 10Knts 1300hrs – E or NE 10 Knts (depending on location)
As the Anticyclone (high pressure area) over Tasmania moves off towards the East we should see the wind direction shift to the Nth. 28th Dec 0830hrs – N 10Knts
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