by Franck Gazzola | Aug 22, 2011 | Daily Updates
What a great weekend we just had, everyone was all doom and gloom about forecasted rain and wind but it ended up being a cracker. Shame the waves weren't a bit better for the Bondi Board Riders though! While the sun is shining today the surf conditions are dismal. Straight onshore winds blew in all night making a complete mess of things. We have 4ft of dog's breakfast on the plate today and it doesn't look like getting any better through the week as the forecast suggests. I struggled to capture anything resembling a surfer on a wave this morning, but I managed to get a few shots of locals getting up to other things this morning. Bronte pool is where it's at today. It's protected from the wind and the sun will heat things up enough for you to venture in for a dip.
Billabong Pro in Tahiti is off for the day. If you're bored you can still click on and catch up on all the action as well as read about the swell that's headed their way. Ooh yeah!
Enjoy your day! Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 19, 2011 | Daily Updates
It was a hard one shooting down there this morning. Cold, wet and windy. The sunrise provided only a glimmer of hope of better weather today but to no avail. I was going to have a swim with the camera but as soon as someone filled me in on the water temp of 16 degrees I quickly dismissed that idea. The 2/2 short arm isn't cutting the mustard anymore. There's waves but it looks to have lost its punch. The left in the south corner of Bondi is still the pick but there is a few more options developing towards middle.
We are in for a crappy weekend weather wise. Onshore wind howling from the south east stirring up the pond. Make a trip to either Manly or a protected reef break about an 1 hr south. Could be a bit of all right if you land at the right spot.
It's my old mans Birthday today. His name is Ian and is as ocka Aussie as they come. He's well into retirement and loving life travelling overseas – (spending all our inheritance! Haha) His first trip O/S was only last year – Have a great day Papa Smurf!
Have a look HERE to see what the waves can be like in Japan every now and then. Amazing!
The gallery is open all weekend right next door to the best bread shop in the world "Iggy's" – 145C Macpherson St Bronte
All the best – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 18, 2011 | Daily Updates
The forecast was for the showers to ease this morning, but I didn't expect to see so much sunshine. It sure was a good surprise. Not a picture perfect morning, with a bit of dark cloud hovering around but who's complaining? We have waves in the 3-4ft range and the winds are offshore out of the NW.
Due to there being 2 swell directions in the mix today (SE & NE) I thought it would be a good idea to suss Maroubra. At 7am there weren't too many people out in the lineup. Things were pretty unorganised and shifty but there was the odd right hander if you were in the right position.
Back to Bondi and things seemed to be a little slow down there also. Really shifty and alot of waves just not hitting the bank properly. However as the morning progressed things cleaned up a little and if you picked the right waves, there were some fun walls to be had. Jarrah Tutton and Luke Kennedy made the most of it and showed everyone that there were some diamonds in amongst the rough.
That's a wrap on this morning, hopefully you can get your wave fix for the day.
Have a good one – Nick Sheffield
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
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 16, 2011 | Daily Updates
It took a while for the sun to rise above the bank of gloomy clouds this morning making for a very grey and winter like start to the day. Surf conditions are ideal with only a light NW wind and 1 – 3ft of SE swell. Maroubra had some fun options with not too many folks out. Could be an option if your over battling the crowd on the bank at Bondi!
Monty Tate a young up and comer grommet from the Bra stood out this morning and its great to see how far his surfing has come in the past 12 months. Keep it up Monty!
Waves all week is what their saying! but with that comes a shower or two.
Check this video out! Published in yesterdays awesome Beast newsletter Photographer Andrew Goldie put together a superb wrap up of that last Bronte swell on his digital SLR.
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