What a classic Friday morning…
The only thing that was missing was waves but hey that didn't seem to matter. The vibe in the water was all good fun and the only thing that mattered was getting wet and soaking in the UV's.
No surf to report – just enjoy the warm water temp but make sure you slip slop slap for me and swim in the flags…. Haha
A big happy b'day to my good pal Ben "the captain" Quigley….
Much regards – Brad 😉
Today is the day for a sudden ‘’headache’’, a ‘’back strain’’, or ‘’food poisoning’’. Today is ‘’sickie day’’ !
30 degrees on the dial, some fun 2 footers, clear water !
It was a pretty dull start, but a few minutes later, when the sun rose about the thick clouds, there was this mystic glow…and then: BOOM ! Brightness ! Blue skies ! Summer in full swing !
So get out there, and enjoy the few waves around. It's not gonna be the surf session of the year, that's for sure, but it is one of those amazing Summer day that make you think all day of ''how can I sneak out early from the office today?''.
Now, if you're stuck at work, I have something for you: the PiPe Masters is on now ! The big names are through to Round 4. Mick is gonna have a much more difficult heat (vs. super fit Nat Young and JJF, playing on his home turf) than Kelly, who might get it relatively ''easy''. But the conditions are shifty and things could go either way.
Enjoy the day !
Franck
There is not much let up in this swell. Some sizey waves are still hitting our beaches with a whole lot of muscle hitting the 4 – 5 ft mark. There is next to no wind – so somewhere would be pumping right now. Just not around here I am afraid.
I get to see a lot of different scenarios unfold on our beaches – working as a lifeguard. For us as a team it was a scary weekend. A dangerous recipe for disaster with beautiful weather and a thumper of a swell we knew we were in for a hard one. There were some close calls but we managed to get to the other side with out any major incidents. It helps if everyone would know their own limits in the water and respect the ocean a little more!
Keep an eye on it today – As the swell drops and the new sand banks reveal themselves there may just be some gold out there!
Cheers – Brad 😉
The disturbing creek of shifting cabin baggage filled the cabin, as our early flight climbed steeply into the sky above Sydney. As we gazed out window over the Southside Beaches, our mouths hung agape at the beautiful east swell lines wrapped into our local. It’s never a great feeling when you leave home and it’s pumping.
Our arrival in Fiji was as disappointing as the internet predicted. It was small, I mean 1-2 feet at the best but as we jumped from our boat into the bath, warm shallows of the Island, we were taken aback by the scene that confronted us. Guests were waxing feverishly in the board hut, screwing fins in and pulling on rash shirts like they were late for a contest heat. Were they all mad? Or were they just from Perth, or maybe Florida? Either way, we seemed to be the only ones with long faces amongst this tropical madness.
After a quick chat with some of the crew we soon discovered the reason for their exuberant high. Apparently, it had been totally unrideable for the last 5 days and the thought of actually being able to get some wax under their feet for the first time, had virtually brought Xmas forward 3 weeks early! Surfing… There is no drug on the market like it.
We have now been here for 3 days and the disappointment on our arrival has turned out to be totally unfounded. With two slightly overhead Cloudbreak sessions under our belts already, it’s been nothing but giggles and smiles.
Billy
After the last two days of fun sized east swell – this morning seemed a little below par. It just wasn't happening and didn't look too appealing. So I looked for other inspiration for todays set of images.
The highish tide brought with it some wonky tonk and it looked as though most of you stayed in bed for a well earned rest. Or just maybe you all thought it wise to wait for the lower tide. Tama and Maroubra will have a few 3 footers later as indeed that tide drops out, however you might be battling against a stiff SW wind in the afternoon.
Have a good one – Brad
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