Update 22nd November 2012

Amazing surf, for those who managed to paddle out yesterday ! Today is a different story…

The 25 knots and the 50 shades of grey in the sky have turned yesterday's conditions into a long distance memory.

As there was no surf anywhere, no real activity on the beach, no sun, no colors really, I decided to go and shoot on the rocks. Where the crabs live.

Imagine being woken up by big buckets of water in your face…well, today that's what those crabs must have been through. Tough life…

The most important thing to know is that tomorrow the sun is back, and the week-end is looking more than promising ! Yew !

It's almost Christmas, and anyone could use a bit of Ocean in the living room. Come and visit us at the Frothers Gallery in Bronte (145c MacPherson Street). Christie will help you out.

Remember: everyone who steps out of the Frothers Gallery with a frame can then claim having a place with Ocean view !

Bonne journee a tous !

Franck

Update 21st November 2012

After a few weeks of average conditions, the swell and wind finally got it’s act together for a beautiful morning of clean over head surf.

A new low pressure system spinning off the North Coast has flicked a beautifully groomed north east swell straight at us.

Maroubra as usual was the pick. The south end of the beach produced some nice barrels behind the reef on the early high tide, with the adjacent sandbar also sharing the load with a few grinding rights as well.

The wind is slowing strengthening and creeping around to the north east, so maybe try a smaller Bondi if you still want some clean conditions this afternoon.

Anyway, I’m out there! I will leave you with a little clip of a couple of very lucky Hawaiian pro surfer girls who have not only been blessed with talent but good looks as well. Click HERE.

Enjoy!

Billy
 

Update 20th November 2012

Only the super keen were out amongst it this morning. The swell has jacked up a little and is hitting the 4 ft mark but is in a disturbed state severely effected by the south devil wind. 

The only recommendation for today is to hit mid Bondi where you may just be lucky enough to jag a couple of onshore lumps. 

The wind is expected to ease today so don't count out that after work session. You just never know your luck in this big city! 

Mad Frothdog – Brad

Update 19th November 2012

As I drove from Bronte to Bondi I could see that there was a little bit of south wind swell coming in. So I headed straight to south facing Bondi. Sure enough there were waves but they were lacking punch at 2 – 3 ft. I think high tide will be much better, suiting the sand banks much more. 

Did you see that light show pass out to sea last night? I was on the couch watching a movie and I couldn't ignore it much longer so I hit Bronte to see what I could come up with. French Franck Gazzola did the same and you can see his photo of the storm on our Frothers Facebook page. SHARE if you Like…..

There is waves for most of the week. The hard thing might be dodging the wind! 

Good luck – Brad Malyon "Frother"

 

Update 16th November 2012

Yuk…Is the only word I can think of that describes the conditions on our beaches this morning. I am glad to be back in doors with my hot coffee! There ain't no waves to talk of just wind, rain and half foot slop.

I was a man on a mission with the lens moving quickly with the threat of guaranteed rain – trying my best to bring you guys your 7 shots of froth. It's not the best day for photo's out there and these images may bore you to tears but regardless, I am always up for the challenge and more than happy to do it all with a smile on my dial.

Put the board away today. Tomorrow will be better – still onshore but fun!

And If your on Instagram – check me out @bradmalyon – plenty of pretty pictures there for you! 

Have the best weekend! Brad

Up-date 15th November 2012

The sunrise was in stealth mode this morning. The sun went from one side of the horizon to the other, totally unnoticed.

It’s one of those days that makes you wonder whether we really are on the brink of Summer…but it’s not raining, it’s relatively warm and the surf has cleaned up a notch.

Today’s password is: loggin

If you want to glide, then go thick, wide, and long. It’s a great day to leave the ropie in the car and walk the nose.

My pick for the waves is Bondi. Now, if you’d rather surf less waves but not be forced to share them with 3 others dudes, then Bronte had some waist high sets, fairly clean.


Let’s pray for the winds to be gentle on the week-end, since the South swell will be back (together with a bit more sun…hopefully…maybe….I hope).

Have a good one peeps’ !
Franck