PredictWind Long Range Forecast for Sydney to Hobart

by Nathan May on 23 Dec 2009 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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PredictWind Sydney to Hobart Dec 26th 0700hrs - Sydney to Hobart

PredictWind Sydney to Hobart Start Dec 26th 1300hrs - Sydney to Hobart

PredictWind Sydney to Hobart Dec 27th 1300hrs showing wind shift as high moves East - Sydney to Hobart

PredictWind Sydney to Hobart Dec 26th 2200hrs - Sydney to Hobart