by Franck Gazzola | Feb 4, 2013 | Daily Updates
Happy Monday! Yes there are waves out there. We've had a great run haven't we! I would say it's about 3 – 4 ft and the conditions are improving. After the solid swells over the last few days it has settled a little and new sand banks have been revealed.
A few guys were onto Bronte and there were some very nice rides going down. Still some chunky ones out there. If your after a little more protection head round to Bondi. Some good banks there too.
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Cheers – Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Feb 1, 2013 | Daily Updates
Bondi turned it on big time this morning and I really hope you got out there to enjoy it. Whether it was a stroll along the sand, a dip or a few waves you could just not go wrong. The sunrise was something special and I did my best to capture it all just to put a smile on your dial in the office. There was so many different colors on show as the sun rose up filtered by a drizzly looking bank of cloud. It's all over now though – The south wind kicked up a little after 8am spoiling our fun.
There is still plenty of east swell running. The Bondi lifeguards launched the jetski a little after 6 am for a surfer in trouble off the rocks between Tama and Bronte. Damn those boys do a great job! North Bondi looked the goods though. Smaller but a lot more shape and heaps and heaps of dudes and chicas.
There is plenty of swell forecast for the weekend. Just find a spot out of the wind.
See you on Monday – Cheers Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Jan 31, 2013 | Daily Updates
It's been an interesting week back home, judging from the pics of those last days…And as I write, the surf is probably pumping here and there.
Well, it's a little different here in WA. The typical days goes like this: offshore wind in the morning, ideal for a quick paddle or a SUP ride. Midday, the Southerly kicks in, almost to the minute. Every day. Perfect conditions for Kitesurfing. Late arvo, the 15-20 knots become a 20 to 30 knots, for a good windsurf session. Clouds? What clouds ?! Heat ? Yeah, 35 degrees, day-in day-out.
The days almost went like that for us this week. Except that from time to time, the winds get even stronger. Tuesday was a mess: 40 knots. 40 knots is fun…when you live inside. But if your camp is in the dune, that you have to dig your way into your tent, that your meal becomes crunchy, and that you wear your sunnies at 10pm…it's a little more…let's say a little less comfy !
I'm having a bowl here, and any frother who's into surfing, SUPing, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing…WA is the place to be ! Whether you're an advanced rider or a beginner/intermediate like me, it's ideal. Contact Ben at KiteWest on behalf of Frothers, he'll taylor make the perfect trip for you and your mates. He's got all the toys at your disposal.
Cheers
Franck
by Franck Gazzola | Jan 30, 2013 | Daily Updates
Well there has certainly been no shortage of waves the last couple of days! It is still solid and very chunky and chopped up thanks to the early arrival of a light south wind this morning.
All the action was again at North Bondi where there were some fun 4ft left and right rides going down. It is probably your only real option today unless you want to take on the super death shorey of Coogee.
I wouldn't be too fussed about a surf today because by the looks of things on CW tomorrow is set to pump. Good and proper! Start planning your day…. Fuel up the wagon and get out of here.
I found a link to that swell in Portugal. You must have a look HERE
Enjoy the day – Cheers Brad
by Franck Gazzola | Jan 29, 2013 | Daily Updates
After all the talk on the news last night of how we were going to cop a flogging during the night, it turned out to be a bit of a fizzer.
There was hardly any wind and only light rain when I walked out the door early this morning. Things only got better by the hour as the wind dropped further and turned offshore. The swell is a solid 8 foot plus and sweeping in from the north. It’s fairly serious out there so be careful. Otherwise North Bondi or Coogee is the go.
It was a very desolate looking Bondi this morning due to the weather. Even the surf which was quite clean, was very uncrowded. Yesterday was a very different story out at North Bondi and I stopped counting surfers at around the 70 mark but there were way more than that. I can’t imagine how many would have been out if the sun had been shining.
Not only have the heavens opened up to give us all a good soaking but the wave drought thankfully looks over for a while as well. Winds could be a little iffy but if you are willing to travel somewhere over the next few days to find a protected corner, you could score!
Have fun!
Billy
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