But there is good news ahead. The much discussed Long Wave Trough (info here) is about to enter a strengthening phase in the Southern Ocean, and we're looking at two to three weeks of heavy swell activity for the southern states.
If you've spotted a package around six feet long under the Christmas tree, you'll be glad to know that it'll be put to good use over the coming holiday weekend.
What's the biggest swell period you've ever seen recorded at your local wave buoy?
Autumn is the surfers season! After months of onshore, weak summer swells, anticipation is set high as we move into the change of seasons.
It is likely that Puerto Escondido had sets of at least 15-20ft.
An incredible low pressure system has developed south of the Great Australian Bight over the past 24 hours, and is expected to generate one of the largest swells in years for the Southern Australian coastline.
