by Franck Gazzola | Mar 19, 2012 | Daily Updates
I wish I could report on better wave and beach conditions for you all, but the reality is that the ocean's a complete mess out there today. It was horrible down by the water's edge, howling onshore SSE winds, made even worse by myself as I forgot to wear a warm wooly jumper. It's up around the 4ft+ mark and there was only a handful of surfers out at Bondi, on a sandbank north of middle. I think they would agree it wasn't really worth a paddle. At least they got wet and made the heart pump.
I love this video from the talented guys at Knack Studios of Otis Carey….. VIEW HERE
Have a goody – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 15, 2012 | Daily Updates
I guess we had to wait until autumn to get a little summer going. The last few days have been amazing with blazing sunshine, light winds and warm water. That nasty, midday, solar bite is also waning, making a lunch time swim and bake a lot less invasive but a little slip, slop, slap is definitely still required.
The waves are tiny again and I’m calling longboard conditions at best today. A bit of training, like a swim of the bay, is probably more the call. Hopefully the sun hangs around for a while to make it nice. A big southerly buster is due right on time for the weekend. It will definitely get a little cooler but the waves will pick up for Sunday and next week is looking quite good, on the long range forecast at this stage anyway.
Take a look at this late ENTRY that just came in for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards. Trust a crazy Englishman to fade on a wave like this. With water temperature of about 8-9 degrees and a very thick, rubber robot suit on, you can’t even imagine surviving something like this. Complete nutter!
Have fun!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 14, 2012 | Daily Updates
We've been put on hold. The ocean has turned off its wave making machine and all we are left with today is small weak 1 footers. Perfect for the log though if you have one in your bag of tricks.
I hit the middle bank at Bondi this morning with my mate Reidy's camera and water housing. Big thanks mate! It's been a while since I've been able to get in the water to shoot as I am still waiting for my Nikon D$4 to turn up after the loss of my beloved D3. Slowly but surely I've been going a little mad especially with the run of waves we just had and not having any equipment to get out there. It was good to be out amongst it this morning washing the saltwater through my dry gills once again.
Surf should be bigger tomorrow from the NE. Keep one eye on it!
Have you see our Frothers Trucker Hats? Apparently it's really cool to have one! – You can buy online here.
See you in the water again tomorrow. Maybe fisheye or something like that! – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 13, 2012 | Daily Updates
To sum it up in one word, I'd have to say glorious. It is absolutely perfect out there today for a lazy paddle, swim or hang at the beach. The wind is light from the west and the swell is angling in from 90 degrees at 2ft. All the beaches today have fun little waves. Try Maroubra and Bronte for more consistent waves or if you're on your long board give Bondi a crack.
The wind will freshen from the NE this afternoon and should provide some windswell to play in for a few days. Should be fun!
I am now on INSTAGRAM and I'm addicted. Follow me @bradmalyon. I promise no pics of skim lates' or my avocado toast. Just what I get up to with my other full time job!
Enjoy the day! – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 12, 2012 | Daily Updates
We have certainly been blessed with the sun and good surf the last few days. The regular weekday workers even scored their fix over the weekend too, which is always a bonus considering they get skunked a lot of the time.
I shot at Maroubra this morning but I’ve also thrown in two images from the end of last week – one from the Cape and one of Shark Island, just to keep it fresh in your mind of how good it really can get sometimes, here on the south side of the bridge.
There is still 3 feet of swell hanging around today but it looks to be dropping fast as we start moving through the week and I think we will be struggling for some power again real soon. Perfect for the groms and backpackers though, God bless them!
The world’s biggest premium surfing website – Surfline.com ran a feature on my Cape Solander images last Friday. Click HERE for a peek-a-boo.
Have a great week people!
Billy
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