Watch: Kirra // The First Swell of Summer
The general rule for waves on the Goldy is that spring lasts till Christmas when the northerlies give way, the trade belt fires up, and a new surf season begins.
Of course, the rules go out the window during La Nina years, and even though the pattern is breaking down, it's still got a hold over the sub-tropics - as evidenced by the deepening low offshore from Byron and the swell that developed from it.
This morning, just two days deep into summer, and Kirra was reeling under leaden skies and light wind.
Craig Halstead sat on the headland and took it in. Don't forget to give the big fella a subscribe!
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The general rule for the Goldy is that when it gets over 4ft, there'll be at least 6 jet skis in the line up.
Of course, the rules go out the window when this happens.
This morning, just two days deep into summer, things were no different.
In all seriousness, far out, surely surfers from up that way must be a bit fearful of the exiting of La Nina. It continues to pump beyond belief, but the party can't last forever right!?
Fearful?
What do you mean Stok?
I think he means the stellar run ending
Yeah, run's ending. Never easy to break into new heights, then drop back down to where you were. Wouldn't be surprised if some people lose their keeness over the coming years.
Am I being too dramatic?
Steamers in December on the Goldy,,, classic.
yea what's with that?
I’m the first to hate on skis but this morning at Kirra they were not too bad.
Step offs were happening WAY down towards Bilinga
If there wasn’t an epic bank up that way like today they would have been hassling the regular lineup as per normal.
I did more paddling than catching waves , 5 in 3 hours , sleep well tonight.
sic little grower
Maybe not quite the best wave in the world, but in my top 5.
I recall about 2 yrs back huge outcry with jet skis taking over breaks
Was it Handley who almost killed someone
Talk that water police would patrol better and issue fines
Was that ever followed through with
Or are the authorities best mates with the culprits
Imagine when there is a serious injury
Day 2, worth a watch.
If you can make sense of what happened at 1:20 then please explain.
I'm assuming a leggie tangle, but Joel Fitz ended up getting the fins from the snapped board, for an added plot twist....
1.20 answered
Looks like look bailed his board.
https://instagram.com/stories/letitshine_video/2987256003118436238?utm_…
Here it is
1:20 a instant Mini Simmons conversion....The bloke at 14 secs must have been close to being Slashed
Wow.
Start of the third video, super close to a surfer who ended up ditching his board and bailing. Not cool!
Mr Mathews - You know the Rules You know better ...may your Shoulder Pop out next Big Wave Session cnut !
They should just feel honoured and privileged to have to make way for Mark Matthews and Chris Hemsworth.
lol what fucking knobs.
Why do these clowns keep filming themselves breaking the law?
Imagine the mindset to post this stuff with pride, seeking the adoration of the peasants…