After an incredible late autumn / early winter run of swell the east coast has ground to a halt.

To borrow a catchphrase, you could say that the Gold Coast beachbreaks have been trending strongly in recent weeks.

Welcome to colour therapy, Grant Davis style. The surf is pumping, water is green, and the sky is the colour of blue, Pantone 292. To complete the course check the excellent video that Grant put together of the same sessions these shots were taken from. All photos by Grant Davis.