The calm before the storm. I would have put money on it being windy and rainy this morning. I would have lost. It was beautiful! It won't stay this way for too long and it should get quite ugly by this evening, but right now it's light off shore with mainly clear skies and a nice little 1 to 2 foot south swell running.

Bondi was the pick, having a variety of small peaks along the beach. The south corner was the best, a wedging left wrapping the sand bar on the edge of the rip with a small crew of locals dominating the peak. Luke Kennedy was one, his backhand in tune, snapping tight in the pocket and pig dogging his way through some hollow little pits.

The swell forecast looks good with more size on the way. It will be out of the south again and the wind may be a problem for most places, looking quite strong from the south as well. No complaints. Crowds are down and the water is still quite warm.

Winter is the time for real surfing. Don’t waste a moment.

Cheers

Bill Morris