Update Wednesday 17th August

by Franck Gazzola | Aug 17, 2011 | Daily Updates

Warm and windless on first light this morning with thick dark clouds once again surrounding the horizon. Driving down Bondi Road you could tell the swell was up even before reaching the beach with dark grey lines quite visible over the buildings and out to sea.

Swell period is up on yesterday making for more waves in the sets and longer intervals between. It really isnt that great with most set waves closing out. The early pack of surfers were often being caught inside after drifting in to catch waves during the long lulls and the paddle back out looked quite hectic, unless you went from the south corner where the strong rip would suck you out past the Icebergs in no time.

Tomorrow should be better, a little smaller but cleaner with west winds all day. Friday looks ok too before a strong southerly change kicks in and a further jump in swell on the weekend. That could be a good time to hit the road and look for those protected south corners as the swell will be more east. Sunday looks quite solid. Things could change however so we'll let you know closer to the end of the week.

Have a great day and be careful out there.

Bill Morris

Update Monday 15th August

by Franck Gazzola | Aug 15, 2011 | Daily Updates

Busy little bees everywhere at Bondi this morning. Trucks wizzing around, workmen disassembling City to Surf structures, cleaners emptying rubbish bins. This added in with the usual traffic of people and what they do early in Bondi each morning, appeared to make it look quite crowded. The surf on the other hand was not. Only small again today but with an incoming tide and a nice light westerly grooming the wave faces, it's quite fun and the keen half dozen surfers who put in the effort to rise early and pull on the steamer, were all  rewarded with some nice little 2 foot peaks.

Winds should stay light and swing into the north east during the next couple of days, with another kick of south swell due Thursday. It definitely hasn't been a bad winter, wave wise and I don't think I've ever felt the water this warm at this time of year.

Have a great week everyone. See you in the lineup!

Cheers

Bill Morris

Update 12th August 2011

by Franck Gazzola | Aug 12, 2011 | Daily Updates

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