Some mornings you just don't want to get out of bed. Listening to the wind howl between the houses outside, I knew it wasn't going to be pretty down at the beach.
Wet footpaths and a dark, patchy sky greeted me as I stepped from the car. A horrible southerly wind had sprung up over night, destroying what was left of the clean conditions we have been so fortunate to have for quite a while. Five very keen surfers dotted the lineup over the whole of Bondi. A stark difference to the last few days of packed conditions. Not too many runners around either. Maybe they are all resting up for the big race on Sunday. City to Surf is well and truly here again with the beach looking like tent city. Trucks and workmen are everywhere, feverishly putting together the finishing touches, while flashing road signs pulse warnings and restrictions at every main turn.
Tomorrow looks like your day for a weekend surf fix with winds swinging back off shore again but returning to southerly on Sunday for what is looking like being a wet race. Bondi will be the pick surf spot again with a small south swell running.
If you are a Bondi local and don't have a garage, hold onto your parking spot after Saturday afternoon and walk for a surf on Sunday. It will be City to Surf mayhem out there.
Our Gallery is open all weekend at 145 MacPherson Street, Bronte. Pop in and check us out if you're in the area.
Have a great weekend!
Bill Morris
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