Today’s daily slice is broadcast from a beach called Ruapuke, a scenic 30 minute dirt road drive from Raglan (that’ll be New Zealand kids). Today is the smallest day of the week and we only found 2 footers, with the odd 3 footers (on the incoming) along a pretty much deserted volcanic black sand beach (typical setup for North Island West Coast). Bit too small for the famous points of Raglan so we’re going to now head East, chasing swell. The country side is nothing short of spectacular here. Rolling hills meet the coast with dramatic cliffs and gorges. Plenty of surfing options and from what I’ve seen so far – few crowds. You’d get lonely surfing here!
Does this sound like something you’d ride (or put on your wall)?
A Deus Surfboard Shaped by Ellis Ericson with batik by Robert Moore. A tracker shape, drawing influence from the transitional period of surfing, particularly 1969, 1970 and 1971. Well…here is your chance to win one, yep, for free cuz!, just go here and fill in the details.
Kia ora :: Uge
That pic from out your bedroom window is amazing.
Most photographers would have moved to cut out the powerlines – but they totally make the shot! That’s why you da boss.
i love sleeping with UGE as well. ugeee buuggeeeeyyyy
great shots uge – lived in NZ for a year many years ago – beauty in bucketloads……. meanwhile back at Bondi the Ice Cream eating boy is gone – glad you got a good pic in before he was erased!
Who knew NZ had such amazing beaches? Loving the shots this week, keep ’em coming!
Those shots are choice bro
following the sprout boys again cuz!
cracker shots uge
NZ looks amazing… i am planning my next surf trip !
Hi.
Just wondering whats the sea swell and wind strength and direction website that Uge’ uses / referances. I’ve lost its http.
Have a good ANZAC Day all.
Cheers
Al’
Found a decent coffee yet? lol
God Bless NZ