Despite all the wrath and destruction Tropical Cyclone Evan caused in the South Pacific it had only a minimal impact on Australia's East Coast. A combination of distance and lack of a significant pressure gradient meant the swell didn't have the spread or magnitude one may expect from a severe, slow moving cyclone.

In fact, places such as Noosa Heads saw arguably better waves the weekend prior when a persistent easterly swell formed off the trade wind belt. It may not have been as powerful or as sexy as a cyclone swell but it was fun and consistent enough to ensure a fair spread of happiness.

All photos Jack Dekort.