by Franck Gazzola | Aug 29, 2011 | Daily Updates
G'day to all our new subscribers this morning. Lots and lots of you. Thanks for jumping on the Froth train! If you were tuned into Channel 10 last night you would have seen Frothers get a start on Bondi Rescue – Watch Here Our server almost packed it in with numerous warnings of exceeding our bandwidth limit through the night. Might need an upgrade!
Such a wonderful morning down at Bondi. I couldn't resist a swim, but by the time I swam out it had turned to fat burgers thanks to the incoming tide. Waves or not it's great in and worth getting wet. Winds will shift from the NW to SE later so now is your time! Great to see Beamy ( today's portrait ) back in Bondi. Beamy now lives on the Gold Coast and he was one of my favourite local surfers when I grew up and I can still remember him getting the sickest lay back barrel at Mckenzies many moons ago!
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Phew – Big report today. Have a good one! – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 26, 2011 | Daily Updates
We had a golden sunrise this morning without a cloud in the sky and light offshore winds, but at 8 am a weak southerly buster came and put a dampener on things and since have sent in a few gloomy looking clouds. South Bondi has the odd left and a fat dog right but I'd imagine that its all a bit mushed up now. All in all its not to much chop today.
Todays portrait is of Mr Mark Tipple from the theunderwaterproject.com Some of the best underwater images going around! We are collaborating together to make something cool – So stay tuned!
Its another lay day in Tahiti, the anicipation of this swell is getting out of control. We can't wait. Did you hear that if it gets too big for the comp they'll broadcast the tow session. Now that sounds rad…Check it HERE
That's all for now. Have a great weekend! – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 25, 2011 | Daily Updates
There was a feeling of excitement in the air at first light with the anticipation of cranking waves hitting the beaches, but the feeling was short lived. You could say it was the classic case of fools gold. Maroubra was receiving the brunt of the ENE swell and was mostly shutting down. North end had some fat burgers while southend was hitting the bank with a bit more muscle. Bronte is an option today as well with a few fat ones rolling through. It seems the sandbanks have a fair way to go before we see it back to its best. Still a great day to get amongst it. The sun is out in full force with an expected top temp of 22 degrees.
Enjoy the day folks – Brad
Bill Morris is in the gallery all day today – he might possibly pop out for a lunch time surf but if your in the market for something for your wall, we're at 145C Macpherson St Bronte. Cheerio!
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 24, 2011 | Daily Updates
It's a great morning people! Those crappy east winds have disappeared and a nice light off shore has moved in to take its place. First light revealed 3-4 foot of ESE swell and surfers began to appear from everywhere again and like bees to the hive, they know the sweet smell of good waves . Thank God the honey is back on tap!
Bondi Boardriders have issued another challenge to a rival club this weekend. Dee Why has decided to risk their pride and take them on. BBR has disposed of Werri and Avoca in their last 2 encounters and I'd be putting my money on Bondi to continue their roll on the Northside. Check out the Bondi Boardriders in action in this week's Frothers Video update (hiding on lower right-hand side of homepage).
The banks have been slowly improving on the Southside beaches again with Maroubra coming alive with some punchy, wedging rights in the north corner yesterday evening and I've thrown a couple in the mix this morning for you to check out.
Try and get wet today if you can, it looks like the conditions will deteriorate with a drop in swell and winds into the north tomorrow.
Cheers
Bill Morris
by Franck Gazzola | Aug 23, 2011 | Daily Updates
The smell of the ocean was wafting through my window on first light and I knew immediately it hadnt gone off shore over night. The damp road outside showed evidence of some early rain but the sky was semi clear, mottled in a patchwork of blue and grey.
These on shores are depressing. There wasn't a surfer in sight on any of the beaches again until I got to Maroubra, where 3 guys were battling the 3-4 ft of bumpy east swell slop in the south corner. There was actually a half decent right hander next to the reef every now and again but nothing to write home about. A few rare winter bluebottle were also scattered along the shore. Another blessing of these moderate easterly winds that are plaguing us at the moment. If you're working, there is nothing to worry about because you certainly ain't missing anything down at the beach today!
Looks like it could be offshore tomorrow morning for a little while, which may make for some better conditions but the uneven wave surface will probably still remain. At least it should keep the bluey's at bay for a while.
Have a great day where ever you are. I'll be back tomorrow for a further update on conditions.
Cheers
Bill Morris
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
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