Way back in Easter...yeah, a whole two weeks ago...the East Coast was lumbering under a solid flat spell replete with persistent onshore winds. To make matters worse WA, SA and Vicco especially, were pumping during the five day break.

Rather than hit the highway south or west, Pete Crichton jetted to Fiji and scored Cloudbreak in all its thunderous glory. During this session Pete's 6'6" ended up as two 3'3"'s and he landed photo duties. One less head in the water and the opportunity to get their barrels caught on film - of course his mates were stoked!

Pete would like to give a public thanks to Jonah from Malolo who got them out of a slippery accomodation deal and looked after the fellas. Look him up if you're after reliable and cheap transfers to the reefs.

All photos by Pete. //STUART NETTLE