It may be one of Australia's busiest beaches but the opportunity to score good uncrowded surf is still available at Manly. You've just got to be persistent, tenacious, an early riser, and very, very patient. One day you'll score...

Rob Woodward did so last Friday. Well, actually, Rob didn't score but he photographed a few surfers that did. //STUART NETTLE

Got some time on your hands? Check Rob's blog here: www.sixdegreesbelow.com