Little waves about

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Hello Friends,

Well, looks like we have some little waves. Overnight the windswell jumped from one up to two metres from the NE. Period’s only about 8 sec, so we aren’t talking huge and powerful, but there are definitely prospects for fun around the place.

Dee Why’s not usually the first place you’d look for a wave when the windswell’s out of the NE, but I saw a couple amusing looking chest high set waves when I climbed up for my traditional morning pictures.

We’re in for a stinkin’ hot day with NW wind, so it’s good to see that for once there should be a few waves to be had at most places (apart from those with mainly south exposure).

And just quietly, I’m liking the look of next week. More thoughts on that later…

On other matters, I’ve managed to get our spiffy shop graphic working on our main pages. I’ll try to add another product or two soon, but you can grab a FoRS shirt and cup right now.

Go well!

Huey offers something for a hot day.

Sydney Coastal Waters, Broken Bay to Port Hacking and 60nm seawards:
Friday until midnight: Wind: W/NW 15/20 knots. Sea: 1.5 to 2 metres. Swell: NE 1.5 to 2 metres. Early thunderstorms.
Saturday: Wind: N 05/10 knots early, gradually increasing to N/NE 20/25 knots by the afternoon. Sea: below 1 metre, rising to 2 to 2.5 metres later.Swell: NE 1 to 1.5 metres.
Sunday: Wind: NW 10/20 knots ahead of a S/SW change 15/25 knots in the afternoon.

Grateful Witness In Byron Bay Today.

Click here for the full update, In Byron Bay today.

Strolling along a fairly empty stretch of beach. There wasn’t much going down,  just enough swell and tide to turn on a few chunky little shore breaks. It looked fun enough but a little tricky. The young blokes are so stoked they made it look good, and I find myself, watching and thinking. Yeah I used to be able to do that, hmm twenty years ago. Then it hits ya, the forced serving of humble pie we surfers must face as we age. We may all stand around in the beach carparks raving about how good we were, before the dicky knees and dodgy hips demanded we take it a bit more easy. But we don’t get to stay that good forever. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt lately, it’s be grateful for what you’ve got when you’ve got it. If it’s removed, then I try to be grateful when I witness it in another. Being resentful for things past is a form of self abuse. If someone triggers a happy memory for me, then I get to experience that same feeling again. For me that’s something worth being grateful for, In Byron Bay Today.

Seek and ye shall…

Hello Friends,

Went down to Manly to catch up with one of our visiting correspondents (Cynthia, who sends in the odd snapshot of surfin’ in Half Moon Bay, California). She was in luck because there were actual waves to be had. We ended up chasing shutdowns between Queenscliff and North Steyne. The swell was hitting North Steyne better, but it was pretty busy and the rideable sets seemed few and far between. Water’s nice and got a couple waves. The power level was not amazing, but if you got one that focused the energy a bit, it could be fun.

Here’s a snap to give you an idea…

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Not thunderous, but who'd complain if you jagged one like this from the crowd?

On the way home, I went by Curly and Narrabeen. Curly was not super busy and there were a few peaks around. I’d say it was just a bit bigger than Manly but equally soft looking on the outside and more crunchy on the inside.

Right equipment for the conditions.

Little lip on little shut down on the inside.

Made a brief inspection at Narrabeen. There were a few peaks in operation in addition to the usual one at the alley. Again, the waves on the outside were looking rather soft and fluffy, but if you could hang onto ‘em, they’d sometimes get a bit keener as you got inside.

Pretty little shutdowns style their way into the sand.

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Looks like more wind than we need

Even if it is off shore expect winds near 20 mph Friday with the bouy showing a 3 + foot bump. I think it will really depend on local conditions so check the beach near you.

Roberto

At last

Some real quality out there!!! Woke up feeling a little shady after a few too many at the Wharf  last night to be greeted by some lovely 3 ft perfection.  There is an insane bank just south of North Steyne thats sucking the swell in almost perfectly. Lovely peaky hollow 3ft’ers flying in. One thing seemed pretty clear though – that the unemployment rate in Manly must be well above the nations average! Or maybe its just that the dreaded influx of summer backpackers is now in full swing. All they need to do now is learn not to drop in. Get yrself out there for some magic as the offshore wind is hanging in there.

Narrabeen Rpt

Finally some swell. It’s outta the Nth East, but only 8 seconds, so not super-punchy. SW winds do it some justice though. Maybe shoulder high on the big ones

Cronulla report by Aquasea Wetsuit Repairs

Top day cute 1-3foot surf great conditions, get out there early, some nice rides at Wanda/Greenhills.
WIND: NNW at 25kph.
WATER TEMP: 20 degrees.
FORECAST: Fine. Mostly sunny. Moderate to fresh northwest winds..
MAX AIR TEMP TODAY: 32-34 degrees.
SWELL: NE 2-3m at 8 seconds.
TIDES:　　　　 HIGH: 17:00　　　　　 LOW: 11:00
WINDSURFERS: Great conditions　today.
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C C – Gunna be Hot again with swell! 12′ paddle board For Sale.

Fine, dry, hot and humid on the Central Coast this Friday morning.  The swell is smooth at 2 – 3 feet from the east.  A light northwest breeze.  High tide at 0500 and low tide around 1100.  Local barometer 1006 hpa, 21 degrees C. 97% humidity.   Have a good weekend.

For Sale -  I have a Surtech (Tuflite) Velzy 12 foot Hawaiian Paddle board (not SUP) for sale.  Excellent condition. $950.00 (cost $1600.00 + new).  This board is a standard (stock) class racing paddle board and goes like the clappers, very fast.  Good cross trainer for paddling on flat days.  If you are interested I can send photos.  Contact Matt at  ms2007@bigpond.com