The beaches were briefly lit at sunrise by a thin, clear orange band which glowed across the entire horizon. The sky above was covered in a thick darkness of cloud and with hardly any wind, things remained that way for a few hours before the sun finally reappeared to brighten the day again.

The swell has dropped but with these clean conditions, there are still a few fun waves to be had. The water has warmed up as well to around 21 degrees, so before the wind picks up you won’t need much rubber to keep you warm out there.

Bondi's biggest surfing extravaganza has returned! AND THERE ARE STILL SPACES FREE IF YOU WANT TO SURF IN THE BEACH ROAD HOTEL SINGLE FIN CLASSIC this Saturday. You don't have to have a single fin, as there'll be plenty going around on the day. All welcome, including spectators – there'll be music, hilarious commentary, bad dancing (surfers dance before their heat), and surfing by Bondi Legends such as Cheyne Horan and Richard Cram. If you want to surf, email [email protected] (opens and masters/over40s, plus over 50s).

It will be HUGE!

Billy