My-Surf-Reports

More interesting surf pics...

2009-02-20T15:30:00.000-08:00

The Surf Coast here in Victoria, Australia has been near flat for almost a month, and if there has been any swell it's been ruined by the ugly sou-esters.

What is going through this guys mind?

Sorry about the lack of original photo content but there has not been one good days surf to take photos of for yonks.
So, here's some more interesting pics I found while surfing the net (and dreaming).

Nice takeoff!

After weeks of no surfing, this is probably how I will be when I finally get back in the water.

Hmmm, a bit of grunt behind this one!

Dodge!

Beautifully carved.

All photo's courtesy of Magic Seaweed. Check em out, they've got some great pics.

Surfing Alaska...what!!!

2009-02-11T05:33:00.000-08:00

Break out the dry suit!
Just recently I 'stumbled' across a fascinating surf site dedicated to Alaskan waves.
Who would believe it can actually be pretty good there at times. Check out some of the photos from a surf trip in December 08.

Photo: This is'nt a pic from the surf Alaska site, but I think it's a pretty good representation. Surfing in conditions like this is more suited to penguins I reckon!! (Pic Courtesy of Nick Russill)

I haven't looked through the whole site yet but the little that I did see was very interesting with some great looking waves.
Don't know how I'd go in those conditions though.

Surf Dreaming

2008-12-10T04:27:00.000-08:00

Interesting pics to keep me sane!

Photo provided by WTL Photos.

Still no surf...well...there has been waves...but the local winds have made certain that wave conditions have been well below average for well over 2 1/2 months now, and it looks like the next week will be the same...shit!

When I can't surf, I dream of surf, and also surf the net.

Here are some awesome pics I came across. Enjoy!

Check out how much water is behind this wave.
This sequence scares the shit out of me! Kerby Brown tackled a Sou-west Western Australia bombie, and ended up in a 'Dead End' Situation. It looks innocent at first (to a degree) . But the end result is any surfers nightmare.

To see the end result, go to Surfing Life...

Look out Fins

Cape Town, Sth Africa courtesy of magicseaweed.com

Make this Duckdive count!

Ligundri Bay, Nias. Courtesy of magicseaweed.com

Peaks Galore

Hells Mouth, Wales. Courtesy of magicseaweed.com

Chuck...The Dog.

Not a surf pic, but funny and interesting at the same time. Again, courtesy of magicseaweed.com Theyve' got some great pics. Check em out.

Well, the surf can't stay shit forever. Back for a decent report from the Surf Coast, Torquay soon.

Rich.

No surf, lets go snowboarding!

2008-11-27T03:47:00.000-08:00

Photo provided by: sizeofguam

There literally has been no decent surf for almost 2 months now. I have had maybe...stretching it...1 surf per week in the last 8 weeks and they have been very average waves to say the least.
The 'Surf Coast', where I live, (as it is called) is renowned to produce less than average waves during Spring because of the Southerly/Easterly wind flows, and these are winds that are the scourge of the coast as far as surfers are concerned down here.
However...I have to say that it has been worse than the average Spring season surf wise when I refer to my records of the past years.

This lack of surf makes one think of the next best thing...snowboarding.

Here is an excellent boarding site, thelevitationproject.com I "stumbled upon" just recently. Enjoy the footage and pray for waves.

Rich.

Spring 2008

2008-11-07T05:48:00.000-08:00

Sorry about the lack of correspondance folks.
For the last month the surf has been 'shithouse', and that is being polite. I have had a total of 2 surfs in the last 35 days. (My average is approx 4 surfs/week)

The next decent surf I get will be posted with pics included. Lets hope the paddling muscles hold up.
Let me know if you score something yourself.

See you out there,
Rich.

Beacon n Posso's

2008-09-11T04:30:00.000-07:00

It's been almost 2 weeks of offshores, fantastic conditions and plenty of lines.

Posso's doing an almost Winkipop style imitation.

As we near mid September, it could be said that it has been an above average start to Spring.

Beacon at 13th Beach at it's peaky best.

Here are a few nice pics sent by a mate from the East side of Torquay of 13th Beach and Posso's firing during the last week.
Thanks Fish.

Click on any of the pics for a full screen image.

Surf Report: Tuesday 2nd September, 2008

2008-09-02T08:01:00.000-07:00

Date: 2nd September 2008

Comments:
It was a beautiful morning this morning on the surf coast with imaculate conditions. Unfortunately I missed the boat and unfortanately conditions deteriorated fairly quickly during the day as the wind swung around towards the southwest later in the morning. The swell has been jacking all day though and has made it up to the 4 metre mark on the Pt Napean wave bouy. My guess is that every man and his dog will be scratchin tomorrow as conditions are looking pretty good. (as long as the wind swings back to the west)

Where Surfed: None

Size: 4-6 ft

Wind: NW/SW

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 8

Surf Report: Monday 1st September, 2008

2008-09-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

Date: 1st September 2008

Comments:
Fun waves were had on the reefs around Torquay today with a nice 2 to 4ft swell hitting the surf coast. It was a little windy at times but conditions were relatively good. It's looking very big for tomorrow and Wednesday so pull out the gun. Lets hope the wind plays nicely.

Where Surfed: Bells

Size: 2-4 ft

Wind: N/NW

Tide: Low

Rating (1-10): 8

Surf Report:Friday 29th August, 2008

2008-08-29T06:26:00.000-07:00

Date: 29th August 2008

A slow but consistent (and fun for longboarders) Torquay Main Right.

Comments:
Today was one of those days. There were periods when it was crankin at various places, and then there were times when it was total shite.
The slight easterly wind aspect made it so that it wasn't a classic surf coast day, but at the right time, there were plenty of waves on all reefs and beachies.
It looks like the weekend will be fantastic surf so I suggest everyone from the city and country Victoria head straight down to the Surf Coast for a wave.

Lets gather together and celebrate surfing in a big group........together.

I would suggest surfing Bells Beach, Winkipop, Sparrows, Boobs, Evos, Jan Juc, Torquay Main, Southside, Centreside and all spots East of Torquay.
You're welcome (as long as you don't drop in!!!)

Hey...I'm callin it. Next Tuesday will be alltime. I've had a look at the charts. It's going to be big...very big...and offshore. This will be after several days of offshore so the big wave spots will be clean and crankin. Lets hope.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 3-5 ft

Wind: W/SW/SE

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 5

Fishing for Great White Sharks

2008-08-28T06:19:00.000-07:00

Images like this spur many emotions in surfers.

(Click on the image if you really want to see it in full screen.)

Here...fishy...fishy...fishy.

Hey...I'm a surfer who has decided to look at the light side of life.
Alright...........this image could scare the shit out of me and give me nightmares for the next few weeks dreaming about meeting up with one of these monsters.
But...what are the chances?
I'll stick to my surfing. If I ever go fishing, I'll use less bait (and I'd definitely be in a bigger boat).

What do you reckon that guy was thinking right at that moment?
Here's a few comments (below) from a couple of mates.
Feel free to leave your own suggestions.

"I think we need a bigger boat...and a bigger engine to get the fuck outta there"
Thanks Dazza

"Screw the bigger boat.

Think I'd be pulling the JC manoeuvre and making a hasty bee line for shore.

Gives me anal fluctuations just looking at it!"

Matt.

Surf Report:Thursday 28th August, 2008

2008-08-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

Date: 28th August 2008

Comments:
There were light conditions all day but with lumps and bumps affecting wave faces. No doubt some waves were had on some of the reefs and perhaps Jan juc but conditions were far from perfect. It's great to see some swell around though. Thanks Huey.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 3-5 ft

Wind: W/SW/SE

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 5

Surf Report:Wednesday 27th August, 2008

2008-08-27T05:09:00.000-07:00

Date: 27th August 2008

Comments:
Conditions were nothing like as good as the last few days so I dropped today's surf rating down to a 5 out of 10. Unfortunately the onshore was onto it pretty early this morning although there was still a nice little swell around. There should be plenty around for the next week or so, so perhaps its good to have a little rest before the next round of great winter surf.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 2-4 ft

Wind: W/SW

Tide: Low

Rating (1-10): 5

There's a Hippo in the line-up

2008-08-25T06:13:00.000-07:00

What do you do when there's a Hippopotamus out at your favorite break?

Found this cool footage of a Hippo doing a bit of body surfing. It seems a bit of swell doesn't phase em.
Personally, I'd much rather meet the seals, dolphins or the odd penguin that occasionally pops up in the water down here in the Torquay area, than see one of these beasts in the line-up.

Surf Report: Monday 25th August, 2008

2008-08-25T05:27:00.000-07:00

Date: 25th August 2008

Even Guvvo's actually had some waves today (sort of). Conditions were clean as a whistle pretty much all day. (click on image for full screen)

Comments:
What a great little run of waves this period is turning out to be. And there's more on the way. Offshore, still plenty of swell and clean as a whistle all day. If it doesn't rain, it pours.

Where Surfed: The Spot

Size: 3-4 ft

Wind: NW/N

Tide: Med

Rating (1-10): 8

Surf Report: Thursday 21st August, 2008

2008-08-21T04:20:00.000-07:00

Date: 21st August 2008

Comments:
Another really fun morning in the water across all reefs and probably a few beachies as well. The swell gradually picked up during the day but the onshore spoiled the party at about 10-11am. It was fun while it lasted.

Where Surfed: Bells

Size: 3-4 ft

Wind: NW/SW/S

Tide: Low

Rating (1-10): 8

Surf Report: Wednesday 20th August, 2008

2008-08-20T06:30:00.000-07:00

Date: 20th August 2008

Above: Anglesea Main Beach throwing up a surprising, consistent left hander. It was fairly small and no one on it but the conditions were perfect with a light offshore and clean as a whistle. (Click image for full screen)

Comments:
What a great day for surfing. It wasn't huge, and it was a little inconsistent at times but the lines were straight and clean and the sets were fun and usually 3 or 4 waves per set. Bells was a lot of fun but even though there wasn't a huge crew out in the water, those that were in the water were very hungry and competitive.
The agots were frozen this morning and I reckon the water has dropped another notch in temperature.
Can anyone confirm this?

Where Surfed: Bells

Size: 3-4ft

Wind: NW/N

Tide: Low

Rating (1-10): 8

Surf Report: Tuesday 19th August, 2008

2008-08-19T05:35:00.000-07:00

Date: 19th August 2008

Comments:
Well, at least it was offshore….ish today. There was a chilly wind blowing mostly from the West but it has cleaned up the ocean quite nicely and with a predicted little overnight spike could be quite nice tomorrow and perhaps for Thursday as well.
After such a wave drought over the last month I will definitely be on the prowl. X fingers.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 2ft

Wind: NW/W

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 4

Surf Report: Monday 18th August, 2008

2008-08-18T05:31:00.000-07:00

Date: 18th August 2008

Comments:
Not the best start to the week really with small, onshore, cold and lumpy conditions. Early morning had a brief offshore period but was not worth suiting up for. Let hope for some offshores during the week.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 2ft

Wind: W/SW

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 3

Go Boarding instead.
Frog's snow forecast

Surf Report: Friday 15th August, 2008

2008-08-15T04:46:00.000-07:00

Date: 1th August 2008

Comments:
I was up the crack of dawn this morning but didn’t bother rubbering up! Swell was down a little from yesterday, and there were lumps everywhere. Not very exciting.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 4-5ft

Wind: W/SW

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 4

Surf Report: Thursday 14th August, 2008

2008-08-14T06:38:00.001-07:00

Date: 14th August 2008
Winter Refractions at Spout Creek (click image for full screen)

Comments:
Still plenty of swell around for most of the day although the westerly component in the wind made for fairly lumpy waves today. Some of the protected corners would have been working quite well on the right tides today, and even the reefs were ok this morning. Its good to see some swell at least.

Where Surfed: Sunnies

Size: 4-6ft

Wind: W/SW/WNW

Tide: Med outgoing

Rating (1-10): 6

Below are some pics taken over the last week. Possos looking noice on the weekend and a wonky looking bells Beach last week on the 7th August. (click images for full screen)

Surf Report: Wednesday 13th August, 2008

2008-08-13T06:57:00.000-07:00

Date: 13th August 2008

Comments:
Looking out over the ocean from the lookout this morning, I was greeted by a big, wonky, and slightly mean looking swell this morning. The tide was super high first thing, so there was not so much on offer for me as my surf window at the moment is only for the first couple of hours after the crackadawn.
No doubt there would have been some nice point peelers in the protected Sou-east facing corners along the surfcoast. I didn't get a second look at the surf today but it sounded like it hung around for most of the day. Could be interesting tomorrow if we get some offshore overnight.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 6ft+

Wind: W/SW/WNW

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 6

Surf Report: Tuesday 12th August, 2008

2008-08-12T07:07:00.000-07:00

Date: 12th August 2008

Comments:
Looked ok although slightly wonky. Small but started to pickup in the afternoon. Big swell on its way tomorrow.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 2-4

Wind: W/SW/NW

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 5

Surf Report: Monday 11th August, 2008

2008-08-11T03:42:00.000-07:00

Date: 11th August 2008

Comments:
Cold n windy today with lumpy surf from yesterdays/last nights onshore.

Where Surfed: None

Size: 4-3ft

Wind: W/SW

Tide:

Rating (1-10): 5

Surf Report: Thursday 7th August, 2008

2008-08-07T05:50:00.000-07:00

Date: 7th August 2008

Comments:
Another surf for me at Bells, I had such a good time yesterday I just had to get out there again. To tell you the truth I was a little disappointed first thing in the morning, as there was some lump in the wave from last nights Easterlies, but as the session progressed, it just kept getting better and better.
And the swell definitely picked up over the couple of hours I was out there.
Another very good day on the Surf Coast was had by all.

Where Surfed: Bells Beach

Size: 3-5ft

Wind: NW/SW

Tide: Med

Rating (1-10): 8

Some great days surfing are on the way.

2008-08-06T05:07:00.000-07:00

Date: 6th August 2008

Comments:
Excellent conditions and surf greeted us this morning on the Surf Coast.
I surfed Bells early in the morning on the low tide which had super fast, razor lines speeding in from Rincon all the way through.
There would have been many great sessions all day as the clean offshore winds remained and the swell even picked up a bit as the day wore on. All that work that you did in the last month while it was flat will pay off now and it is now time to put work aside and set yourself the next week or so to go surfing.
Some great days surfing are on the way.

Below: Winkipop showing razor edge precision. There was still a slight fog clearing as unknown surfer races down the line. (Click on the image for full screen)

Where Surfed: Bells Beach

Size: 3-5ft

Wind: NW/N

Tide: Low

Rating (1-10): 9

Below: Bells had beautiful fast lines today. Bells Beach at its best. (Click on the image for full screen)