south australia

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Here at Swellnet we've copped a few fruity emails over the lack of South Oz content we've run lately - you're a passionate and parochial mob, you Southerners. But the truth is we haven't run much from the garden state (or is it the 'smart state', I can never remember). In our defence South Oz - especially the Fleurieu Peninsula - has hit a barren patch and good surf shots haven't been forthcoming. For much of the winter the Southern Ocean storm track has been aimed up toward WA leaving parts of SA and Vicco high and dry.

Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Here at Swellnet we've copped a few fruity emails over the lack of South Oz content we've run lately - you're a passionate and parochial mob, you Southerners. But the truth is we haven't run much from the garden state (or is it the 'smart state', I can never remember). In our defence South Oz - especially the Fleurieu Peninsula - has hit a barren patch and good surf shots haven't been forthcoming. For much of the winter the Southern Ocean storm track has been aimed up toward WA leaving parts of SA and Vicco high and dry.

Surgical Strike Pt. 1

Friday looked the biggest, while Saturday would see better winds as the swell eased. Forecasts filed, car packed, and it was time to do a quick dash out of Adelaide. They were stepping off into 6ft bombs that were throwing as wide as they were tall onto a dangerously shallow sandbank. Not many were made, but the guys would have visions of perfect cylinders etched into the back of their minds.

Surgical Strike Pt. 1

Friday looked the biggest, while Saturday would see better winds as the swell eased. Forecasts filed, car packed, and it was time to do a quick dash out of Adelaide. They were stepping off into 6ft bombs that were throwing as wide as they were tall onto a dangerously shallow sandbank. Not many were made, but the guys would have visions of perfect cylinders etched into the back of their minds.

No Place Like Home

My profession as a surf forecaster involves scouring weather maps day after day, keeping abreast of all the swells occurring across the country. Whilst looking at the weather maps last week I saw a pattern evolving over my home state of South Australia and it instantly got me excited.

No Place Like Home

My profession as a surf forecaster involves scouring weather maps day after day, keeping abreast of all the swells occurring across the country. Whilst looking at the weather maps last week I saw a pattern evolving over my home state of South Australia and it instantly got me excited.

Ty Watson wins Fantastic Noodles Pro Junior

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Ty Watson wins Fantastic Noodles Pro Junior

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Stu Nettle

Ty Watson (NSW/Currarong/Sth Coast) won his first ever ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series event by taking out the Fantastic Noodles Pro Junior in powerful surf at Waitpinga Beach in South Australia.

"It's the best feeling to finally win an ASP Pro Junior event" said Watson.

"This is my final year on this series and coming into this event, with just three events remaining I've had it on my mind to really try and win one - I've made finals and semi-finals but until today have not nailed a win and it just feels great."