Yesterday in Sydney surfers woke to a mid-size east swell breaking under flawless offshore conditions. Within an hour of sunrise, however, a gusty southerly change shut down many of the options and sent surfers scurrying. There are a few spots in Sydney that respond to a straight east swell and southerly wind, Manly being one of them. From Queenscliff in the north to Winki in the south the swell/wind combo proved a good mix for locals and travellers alike.

Swellnet forecaster and part-time photographer, Craig Brokensha, caught some of the action.