When is an east coast low not an East Coast Low?
When an 'onion ring' system forms on the synoptic map the term 'East Coast Low' is uttered by all and sundry.
But when is it correct?
When an 'onion ring' system forms on the synoptic map the term 'East Coast Low' is uttered by all and sundry.
But when is it correct?
There's been a lot of speculation surrounding the large back-to-back swells due to hit Margaret River for the Drug Aware Pro. Now that we're two days out, how does the forecast look?
Autumn is really kicking into gear around Australia with both the east and west coasts due to be hit by large swells over the coming week.
Good news for the Rip Curl Pro: the surf forecast has just got a whole lot better.
We're only a few days away from the start of the Easter long weekend, and its time to start making final surf plans.
The Rip Curl Pro forecast still looks grim, but there are small glimmers of hope within the waiting period.
Will the Surf Coast's recent run of good waves continue, relegating the lay days of Snapper to a distant memory?
Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam not only left a path of destruction across Vanuatu, it also left a trail across the ocean which will be seen for weeks to come.
Surfers are often told that the effects of climate change, most notably sea level rise, could have a direct impact on wave riding. However, it's not the only change that may effect us. Of particular interest to Queensland surfers is the potential southward migration of Irukandji jellyfish.
Cloudbreak is going to pump on Monday and Tuesday, two days before the waiting period of the Quiksilver Pro finishes.
A large swell will impact the whole East Coast later this week. Surfing options will be restricted due to size and strong, unfavourable winds.