It might do a great job of dodging south swells but the Manly to Queenscliff stretch comes into its own when the swell is from the east or north. Yesterday, the Sydney region was hit by a straight east swell and Queensclifff raked in every skerrick of the available energy turning on some of the best waves the beach has seen in many months.

Craig Brokensha pulled focus to bring you these shots. //STUART NETTLE