All Newcastle beaches were closed on Tuesday, with a low-pressure system in the Tasman making its presence felt.
While most people were happy to stay on the sand, a few took advantage of the wind and waves.
But the place to be was inside the harbour, where surfers made the most of awesome conditions.
Here are some highlights.
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hey the video at 0.17 could i have that sent to me. that is me doing the two spins.