It's been a long time between swells for Sydney surfers. On Saturday morning a long period south swell struck the coast and weekend warriors combined with wave-starved surfers to ensure everywhere open to the south was fully occupied. This reef break - one of the shallower and heavier ones around - even hosted a keen SUP who jagged a few of the sets. The times they are a'changin'.

Photos by Darryl Menzies.