SWELL MAGNET, is a term used widely amoung surfers but what does it mean?
Some swell magnets are beaches that face the direction of oncoming swells, others can be beaches that have a sand bank that creates surfable waves whatever the swell size.
Checking my local this morning I was greeted with a two foot swell struggling to break on the high tide. I know there are good banks there but the swell was missing the mark.
With a spectacular sunrise over perfect surf conditions this morning, I decided to check a few other spots and hit the jackpot. This bank in our pictures today was collecting all the swell around and coughing up some cracking shories for the early morning cew on hand.
I’m sorry more specific location details cannot be given but maybe if you make the effort and have a scout around you will uncover your own swell magnet.
For the record, there was a clean half metre ESE swell with a light offshore breeze and warm water to boot. If the swell picks up, as is predicted, it should be a great weekend for surfing.
Cheers, Noel.
