Great whites circle surfers, way too close for comfort at Tuncurry Beach NSW. The surfers were alerted to the men in white, by the drone pilot who filmed the footage, making a helluva quick exit to the beach.Â
Tonight Lockdown Surf Fest is showing the modern classic Sight Sound accompanied by a Q+A with Mikey De Temple. Tomorrow night they re hosting a special screening of The Outrider plus a Q+A with Directors Rob and Jeremy.
Should be fun!
Kyllian Guerin reflects…
“With everything that has happened in the world lately, I feel different.Â
“In France, we have just been able to surf again after two months in lockdown. This long period of lockdown has given me time to reflect. Far from what makes my life, without any control over things, I had to adapt and hang on to my memories to stay in my “bubble” and try to continue living and dreaming like the “teenager surfer” that I am.
“In this new “Souvenirs” video, I just want to share with you all the moments that kept me going. I bring you with me to discover a year rich in memories where I travelled through Indonesia, discovered  the Waco wave pool or enjoyed all these incredible waves in France with my friends.Â
“A new world opens up to us, and it is only when your freedom is restricted, that you understand that only your “Memories” allow you to stay free….”
Mr B has launched The Ocean Show present by his daughter Ella. Episode 1. Lockdown 2020. Downderry and Seaton Ocean Day has been postponed due to the Covid-19 virus. So instead we bring you THE OCEAN SHOW…
UPDATE
A large swell arriving with a combination of spring tides and good weather is forecast to hit south facing beach of England and Wales on Friday afternoon. With no lifeguard cover and a loosening of lockdown restrictions this could be recipe for disaster.
The swell is forecast to rise significantly arriving between 9am and kicking in from noon onwards.It is a large long period swell so there could be random set waves arriving and strong pulses.
Community groups are trying to fill gaps with observation and advisory patrols but obviously this is not a great situation so we need the help of the surfing community to keep an eye out for potential victims of tidal surges, rips and people get out of their depths.
The period of swell arriving is Friday afternoon combing with an incoming spring tide, lasting through Saturday. At present it looks like a quick blast from a fast moving bombing low which could quickly drop to 965mb. We will update warnings in due course
If experienced surfers or ex lifeguards can offer advice where needed it will save lives in this challenging period. Coastguards and lifeboats are on standby, but as we all know prevention is best.
If you are a beginner please do not surf during this time.
Intermediates – do not surf alone, please stay within your capabilities.
Experienced surfers please offer safety advice where needed.
In emergency please call 999 immediately. Better safe than sorry.
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