Just curious as to who sets the seabreeze wind forecasts? Is it Laurie or an automated system based on BOM or something>? I find the seabreeze graphs to be the best source for wind intel
seabreeze doesnt have laws forcing it to predict the strongest wind that's likely.
bom is based on 7 models ect but its all worthless because of them being held accountable should they under predict the wind strength
Cheers Rob! 
<joke>It's a totally biased system, which revolves around how my time available and where I'll be kiting. If the swell and wind is up at a spot I'll be kiting, then these areas get shown on the graphs as red arrows and flat swell to ensure no crowds. As I generally only get around on the West Coast, the eastern seaboard can be assured of "as it is" forecasts. 
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We do the best we can with the forecasts using as much data as we can. I still 100% recommend that everybody learns the basics of reading synoptic charts, and cloud reading. Where I live, I check the clouds every morning - the types of clouds and where they are in the sky give excellent info on what the wind is going to do. Couple this up with synoptic charts and you're an expert in no time!
Tip: When looking at the seabreeze forecast image, click on it, and it will take you through to the forecast+the 4 day synoptic.
Read the article
www.seabreeze.com.au/info/wind.asp to get you started..
Enjoy .. Lozza
I made the mistake of asking Laurie this question in person, haha
Its amazing where all the info comes from and all the work behind the scenes to make sure its as accurate as possible.
He is my favourite computer nerd thats for sure.
You mean Laurie's a real person? I thought he was just an internet sprite put here for my own personal convenience...
I would tell you and even post some pictures and home made scientific videos on how the seabreeze is made but alas this post
www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32399
Clearly states not too do such things... sorry!
