the bird flies north

It’s quite disturbing sitting on a patch of grass at South Bondi, watching 3-4 foot sets close out straight along the whole beach. What a waste. All this swell and nothing doin’…If only we had a reef or a decent bank that could hold waves over 2 foot. The long period ground swell has arrived […]

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Bondi Ants

That change rolled through last night leaving a micro, ruffled south swell. Bondi had a wave, well sort of…wind chop on steroids more like it 1-2 foot and barely anyone out. Overcast morning as we enter a wintery day – max 22 degrees. Winds: S/SE 13/18 kts Tides: 9:30am high tide, low tide 3:40pm. I’d […]

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10 Years of Aquabumps

At this time of year the sun rises perfectly behind the waves at Maroubra. (nice and late as well before the Daylight saving switch). Some people say don’t shoot photos directly into the sun – but I think that’s the best angle. Especially with the big lens where you can fill the frame will burnt […]

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Airborne

This morning I didn’t see any waves that were worth surfing. Bondi had a weak 1 foot shore break with groms crawling all over it – fine if you’re 30 kay-gees. Looks like the swell has gone more NE and could possibly get stronger tomorrow. Beaches facing the source will have something dribbling in later […]

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Morning Silk

Waves? What waves? Micro conditions today – it’s more of a lay-on-the-beach type day. Winter is looming…make the most of these joy 27 degree sunny days. There is a possibility that a shower and thunderstorm later – but should be right for the after work swim + beer + roll on the grass. Tomorrow is […]

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