by Franck Gazzola | Mar 18, 2013 | Daily Updates
There was definitely a chill in the air early this morning and you can tell the seasons are changing. It had me sneaking back in the house to grab a hoodie and I hate having to sneak back in after leaving because the front door squeaks which often wakes someone up.
The wind has backed off to a moderately strong SW and the swell is still solid. It took a while for any surfers to show up but by 7:30am there were 4 or 5 guys out with a couple of them having a go on the challenging, outside right hander at Bronte.
Winds will slowly abate over the next few days, along with the swell so it will be much more manageable for most surfers.
Ever dreamed of grabbing a Winnebago and hitting the highway in search of the perfect wave? You better check THIS out.
Have a great week!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 15, 2013 | Daily Updates
Today is 50/50.
50/50 that you’ll get wet outside. 50/50 that you’ll be getting a long ride in the middle of this windy junky swell (I’d even say 20/80). 50 enjoying the warm water for a swim (like Amaury), 50 spewing about the winter like ‘’colours’’.
Today’s weather is bad enough to ruin all chances of surfing, but not bad enough to make it really spectacular and charming.
I was 50/50 between going down the beach or staying at home and going through the archives of blue, clear, and warm water shots. But, hey…our commitment to you is to bring you fresh images, rain, hail or shine.
The weekend also looks like 50/50: 50 good (Saturday: light winds, NE swell and sun), 50 bad (Sunday: strong southerly, clouds, rain). Personally, that’s a 100 for me: surf on Saturday, kitesurf on Sunday ! Yew !
When the weather is good: have a walk in the sun and as you pass by, come and see us at the Gallery in Bronte. If the weather is bad, go have a coffee at the ‘’Three Blue Ducks’’ in Bronte…and come take shelter in the Gallery. 142 McPherson Street (named after the model).
H v a g o d y !….(sh*# ! my keyboard only writes 50% of what I type)
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 14, 2013 | Daily Updates
Well what a difference a day makes! That amazing weather I never shut up about has deserted us this morning, a fresh little southerly change has moved through the city over night, bringing cloud and also messing up our nice surf conditions. The water temp has dropped about 4 degrees as well due to the nor’easter we had the last few days, up welling the colder water from the deep.
Kelly Slater won his 52nd world tour event, The Quiksilver Pro, in pumping Kirra Barrels yesterday. There have been rumours going around for a while that Kelly is really an alien from outer space. At 41 years old and with more records than any other sportsman on this planet, it may be so. He also took out highest heat score and equal highest wave score of 10 even though it was probably an 11. For me, it wasn’t that tube he nailed Parko with, but the turn he did when he came out. Not human!
Kelly getting beat last year was the best thing that could have happened for surfing. Firstly because Joel won a title and secondly it meant Slater wasn’t going to walk away a loser and as of yesterday confirmed he is committed to this year’s title race. It wouldn’t be the same with out him.
Click HERE for pics and a rundown on the event.
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 13, 2013 | Daily Updates
Good morning! And that’s literally speaking of course as this amazing autumn weather keeps rolling along. I know I’m always talking about the weather but this time of year is just the best! The water is soooo warm right now! I’ve been surfing in just boardies and I know that’s nothing unusual as a lot of people are, but for me it’s a rarity not to have some kind of rubber on.
If you haven’t seen Tim Bonython’s ‘Immersion’ The movie, it’s now out on DVD. With so many all time moments, including the biggest paddle and tow sessions ever, at Cloudbreak and Teahupoo respectively, I recommend grabbing this one for the collection. I can’t stop watching my new copy. Click the ad link for info.
Even though the internet hasn’t really been showing it, the waves have been quite good the last few days. It’s dropped a fair bit today but hold onto your legrope as Saturday looks like a cracker with a fresh new east swell and light off shore winds.
Heads up! Quik Pro semis about to start. Spartan v’s Parko, Fanning v’s that old bald guy.
Yew!
Billy
by Franck Gazzola | Mar 12, 2013 | Daily Updates
I had a sneaky suspicion last night that I may need to hit east facing Maroubra for the report today. I was stoked I was right coz as I rolled down the hill you could see that the swell was well and truly getting in there at a decent 3 ft + on the sets. What made it even better was that there was next to no wind and if there was any at all it was coming out of the favorable NW. What made it worse for you guys was that there was easily a pack of 50 – 80 on it at sunrise. So everyone had the same idea! Still there were heaps of fun ones to go around.
If you check the forecast at Coastalwatch you can see that we have plenty more swell on the way! This weekend is shaping up to be pretty awesome. Now I just have to decide on where to head?
Have a great day – Happy surfing. Cheers Brad 😉
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