The wild weather is still with us and the coast is currently being bombed by a large south east swell.

Winds are still howling up to 45km/hr from the south which is limiting options for surfers again today. After staring at the swell forecast all day yesterday I decided to hit the road in search of some clean pumping surf. When we arrived at our spot on first light we gazed through the pouring rain to see epic 6-8ft pits.

Rain is definitely not a surf photographer's best friend. I sat and I waited for hours this morning in the hope that the clouds would clear even for a brief moment but no luck. The rain showed no indications of letting up even for a couple of minutes. So unfortunately I couldn't get out in the lineup to capture you some shots this morning.

Hopefully you can find a spot out of the wind and get a surf in today. For now, enjoy these images I shot during recent weeks and the magical run of south swell.

Have a great day and stay dry – Nick Sheffield