Darryl Menzies gets a different view as the waterborne photographers surround the Cape Solander pit. All photos by Darryl.

It's a titanic struggle for supremacy, of a sort. Greg 'Ox' McKinley wrestles this Shark Island beast to the channel where he taps it out, shoulders hung low, before heading back out for another round. Documented by Darryl Menzies.

Ballard charges the Nulla reefs stand up but saves the lid for when the Island is pumping. Wingnut, who had his own signature bodyboard back in the day, now rides stand up and today he had a crack at the Island on it.

On Tuesday, Elouera Boardriders Club stalwart, Tommy Tyler (orange rails), and longtime Cronulla local, Gerry Manion (green rails), got stuck into a playful righthander at Wanda.

Don't fret, judging by the lack of people in these waves you're not the only one. Darryl Menzies walked the desert to bring us these mirages.//STUART NETTLE