NORTH COAST SURF REPORT 1-08-08
The surf is where the carpark is these days, judging by where most local crews are out surfing. I have heard it said when they develop a shopping centre the first priority is to build a carpark, then the shops. Maybe our shopping habits are permeating through to our surfing.
Today’s pic’s taken at around 10am at Gallows in Coffs Harbour, show a small group of bodyboarders and surfers tucked into the corner where you could throw a small blanket over the lot.
Down the beach a short walk away some dredging righthanders were going unchallenged. Go figure.
I was informed an hour earlier the lefthanders in the corner were wedging up consistently and racing across the small bay, similar to the good old days.
The swell was a solid 1.5 metres from the east to south east, with a fresh 10 knot west to north west breeze setting up classic mid winter conditions. All the same, some great rides were still on offer.
The bodyboarders love this spot and you can see why as the wave can jack-up quite quickly making the stand guys a little more selective in their wave choice.
The bodyboarders have the advantage of not having to get to their feet before the free fall to the bottom. An error in judgement here on the take-off, can mean the difference between pleasure and pain.
The swell is predicted to drop a little over the weekend, but the winds should remain offshore, and if the swell direction hits the mark, we should enjoy a couple of days of good surf.
Cheers, Noel.
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