by Franck Gazzola | Aug 10, 2011 | Daily Updates
I thought I wasn't going to survive the frost bitten run across the sand this morning, but when I hit the 18 degree water all my worries quickly subsided. The next hurdle was battling the super intense crowd of South Bondi. Sometimes I wear helmets in the line up when I shoot, but that's usually for angry reef breaks and the like. It is dangerous out there people. Remember the etiquette? It seems there is none at Bondi these days.
The waves are hitting the 2 – 3ft mark and out of the SSE, combined with a chilly WNW wind. Bondi is your best bet and is the only bank in the Eastern beaches at the moment. Probably explains the free for all out there!
Take care of each other – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 9, 2011 | Daily Updates
One by one the line up in the South corner at Bondi filled up with many humans! It reminded me of busy Heathrow airport. Each surfer lining up behind each other testing their cold engines with star jumps and lunges before taking off into the water. At 6.30am there was easily a 50 strong crowd packed like sardines picking off wave after wave. To be honest it's a little wobbly out there but there are still some great waves to be had, if you can get one to yourself that is! Sets are hitting the 4 ft mark and will hold at that size throughout the day and into tomorrow. Yes, that west wind should also hang around!
Great to see some friendly faces down there this morning. A big thank you goes out to Leah – Wal's lovely girl pictured in today's portrait with AH for supporting the Froth sporting one of our trucker hats!
Have a great day humans! – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 8, 2011 | Daily Updates
After last night's rain storm I would have put money on it being horrible this morning but surprisingly it was quite the opposite. Apart from a thick cloud band on the horizon which ruined the perfect sunrise, it was clear and blue above and the waves that have been missing for the last week of spring like conditions were back!
Bondi, the south swell magnate is sucking every bit of the 3 to 4 feet of fresh new south ground swell into its wave zone. The south corner bank is peeling off nicely both ways and it didn't take long for a large group of wave starved frothers to get amongst it.
Today looks like being the biggest but there should be waves for most of the week with good off shore winds before a southerly change Thursday. For those lucky enough to have an RDO today, get out there! It's on again!
We have also posted a new gallery, welcoming our latest photographer Jonas Liebschner whose specialty is capturing nature's majestic Humpback whale on camera. Click here to see his amazing images.
Enjoy
Bill Morris
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 5, 2011 | Daily Updates
It was busy down at Bondi this morning. By far the most amount of people getting their training in this winter. Soft sand runners, sprinters, bay swimmers! It was all happening. I find it amazing how a little bit of sunshine changes the mood of a whole community. Great to see and to also be apart of!
Yet again there was a good sized bunch of Frothers in the water. The "bank" was packed with learners, loggers and frothin groms making the most of the 1 footers. I feel lucky to be alive actually as i had a few close calls navigating through the commotion. Boards flying every where, drop ins etc. Water is great. Weather is, well perfect for this time of year. Get out there if you can.
It will be flat this weekend but on Monday get ready for a little push from the South. Maybe some 4 footers on the way!
Christie and I went to Rob Gray's "Hoops Exhibition" last night at "Kind Of" Gallery 72 Oxford St Darlinghurst. If your in the market for something for the wall then make sure you pay a visit to this awesome photographic documentation of suburban basketball hoops. Well done Rob!
Have a great weekend – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 4, 2011 | Daily Updates
What a glorious display of light to kick off the day. Not a cloud in sight early on and with a lack of swell I thought it would be a good idea to bring you some more images from near by Coogee Beach. Plenty of people opting for a quick dip this morning as it was more like a spring morning than the chill were used to at this time of year.
Swell conditions are still in the tiny range. Tama on a low tide would be your best bet for a knee high slapper. We can complain about the tiny swell but we definately can't complain about this burst of warm weather that we are currently experiencing. The thermometer is meant to hit 25 degrees today, so grab those boardies and enjoy a quick dip in the ocean if your game.
No swell expected untill Monday when we should recieve a moderate dose of Southerly groundswell. Untill then we'll have to hang tight.. I'd recommend hitting the ocean on a SUP or a quick swim. Enjoy.
– Nick Sheffield
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