Part-time photographer, Glen 'Sully' Sullivan, dives headlong into the Cape Solander line up while Steve 'Jonesy' Jones keeps his ankles dry.

There are other factors, such as indirect light and lighting ratio, but perhaps it's time for a visual example? These shots are from the large south swell that hit the East Coast about a month ago.

If you don't make the channel you'll end up on the rocks.

Cronulla Point was as good as anywhere

I think we've all spent time in the water with the type of surfer I'm about to describe

Apologies in advance to Steve Jones, who took these photos...

Two things are certain when you're surfing Shark Island