Pam's long lasting scar
Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam not only left a path of destruction across Vanuatu, it also left a trail across the ocean which will be seen for weeks to come.
Severe Tropical Cyclone Pam not only left a path of destruction across Vanuatu, it also left a trail across the ocean which will be seen for weeks to come.
While Australian surfers wait for their cyclone season to begin, the Western Pacific basin has been very active. The latest storm to impact the region is Super Typhoon Francisco and it's expected to push across the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan today.
The MJO 'wave' is currently moving across northern Australia
The Quiksilver Pro New York is currently two days into its waiting period without a single wave being ridden. The organisers have called laydays knowing that Hurricane Katia, which is currently moving north-west between Bermuda and the Caribbean, will provide surf in the coming days.
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.