Destination 1: Australia
Australia is a magical place with an abundance of surf, culture and wildlife. Being the largest island on the planet Australia boasts 16,006 miles of coastline to explore. From the tropical coral reefs in the North East to the cold water and lonely beaches of the South West the land down under can satisfy almost anyone.
Upon our arrival we were greeted by one of the country’s finest, Asher Pacey. Asher’s family roots go deep into Australia’s history and being that he is a class act in and out of the water he made for the perfect tour guide to begin exploring this wonderful continent. The swell had been up for weeks and Asher was buzzing having racked up countless minutes of tube time over the last month. We were pleased to hear that the swell train was supposed to continue in the weeks to come and we quickly grew anxious to see what the morning light would bring. Although the first day was supposed to be the smallest it had been in awhile the winds were going to be good and after all, it wasn’t going to be flat. Our first glimpse of the ocean the next morning proved that surf forecasting can sometimes be a flawed science.
The first session was a good introduction to Australian beach breaks and the heavy peaks they provide. This was just the beginning and the swell forecast was looking good for the next couple of days. Stay tuned . . .
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