Working at Swellnet can be bloody frustrating at times. Every day we get sent numerous photos of secret spots that can't be named, semi-secret spots that can't be named, and bog popular spots that also can't be named. We just wanna tell the world where the waves are but the code of protocol weighs heavily upon us.

But now, finally, we have photos of a pumping Raglan-like left and we can tell you exactly where it is, right down to its lat and long co-ordinates.

Andrew Winchester is a research scientist with the Bureau of Meteorology whose spent time at both Antarctica and Macquarie Island. These photos are from his time on Macquarie and show a classic left not far from the research base. Sitting halfway between New Zealand and Antarctica, and smack in the middle of the Furious Fifties (way angrier than the Roaring Forties), Handspike Point breaks 365 days of the year. Unfortunately it's only offshore for 2 days of the year.

If you do happen to strike it lucky you'll want layers of rubber as air temps range between 8 and 1 degree, with plenty of sub-zero temps in the winter months. Water temps float somewhere just north of freezing and icebergs are often seen on the horizon.

If you're still not put off by the inconsistency and cold then all you'll have to do is apply for a special permit and hop aboard one of the intermittent supply boats that travel to the island. Six years at university, an unfailing work ethic, and a good stroke of luck will also get you there.

All photos by Andrew Winchester.