NORT COAST SURF REPORT 31-10-08
“Should’a been here yesterday…” “It was go’n off its nut earlier….” “Just me and a mate out.” “Best its ever been….”
These are some quotes surfers use when they know you missed it, and they scored fantastic uncrowded waves. It’s cruel behaviour, especially to other surfers, who likley share the same passion of turning up to find good surf happening and only a mate or two to share it with.
I’m sure, some of these tales are a bit like the fishing stories of the big one that got away, some elements of truth to it, spread with liberal amounts of fantasy.
Surfers are always on the search for that ellusive classic day, and sure enough if you fail to check the surf early ( ie: big night out), or have commitments you simply cannot put off ( ie: lunch with spouse), and a so called mate scores it good without you, when next you meet be prepared.
Today, we found two young blokes making the most of a small NE wind swell in a protected northern corner set-up, just south of Coffs Harbour. Going wave for wave, it sure looked fun as the summery conditions meant boardshorts were the order of the day.
If only the swell had complied it may have been one of those classic surfs. Besides, I bet when they see their mates this arvo they won’t let the chance slip to talk it up just a little.
We have a southery change forcast for the weekend with a slight increase of swell, so get to bed early and think carefully before committing yourself . Cheers, noel.
