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It’s smaller than yesterday. Actually, it’s way smaller. We’re teetering on lake-like conditions down here at Bondi this morning. But don’t pack away your board just yet—change is coming. A fresh south swell is on the way and should start pulsing around lunchtime tomorrow. We’re talking a leap from ankle-biters to overhead sets by the […]

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Into the Deep End

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Looking out the window now, you’d never guess how magic the morning was. Gloomy, onshore, and junky this arvo—but at 6:30am? Glorious sunshine, silky offshore winds, and two-foot peelers folding neatly into the corner on high tide. Warm water, too. Proper autumn gold.

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May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

It’s smaller than yesterday. Actually, it’s way smaller. We’re teetering on lake-like conditions down here at Bondi this morning. But don’t pack away your board just yet—change is coming. A fresh south swell is on the way and should start pulsing around lunchtime tomorrow. We’re talking a leap from ankle-biters to overhead sets by the […]

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Into the Deep End

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Looking out the window now, you’d never guess how magic the morning was. Gloomy, onshore, and junky this arvo—but at 6:30am? Glorious sunshine, silky offshore winds, and two-foot peelers folding neatly into the corner on high tide. Warm water, too. Proper autumn gold.

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Since 1999

Eugene Tan (::Uge) started taking photos when he was nine. He’s a self taught tinkerer, a constant experimenter and a relentless documenter who likes to shoot unassisted, mainly at sunrise. If conditions permit you’ll find :: Uge swimming with his camera or dangling out of helicopters, …constantly hunting for new angles on his favourite subjects.

Photography is a way for him to explore his first love, the beach. And since he lives at the beach, that means documenting his home, Bondi. He’s a beach bum. Most of the time he’s either on the beach shooting, digging holes in the sand with his kids or in the line up. And because :: Uge and his family live smack bang in the middle of Bondi, a stone’s throw from his Aquabumps Gallery, you’ll rarely find him further than 300 metres from the shoreline. Close enough to catch those magic Bondi moments when they happen, with his camera, his board or both.

Aquabumps started in 1999 back when the internet was brand new and social media didn’t even have a name. It began as a hobby … a photo a day from the beach emailed to mates. It grew organically. Twenty years later Aquabumps’ photographs are now seen by hundreds of thousands of people, daily.

The best of :: Uge’s work hangs in the Aquabumps Gallery 64 Hall Street Bondi Beach NSW 2026 Telephone 02 9130 7788 Australia. Yes, they can be shipped globally.

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Looking out the window now, you’d never guess how magic the morning was. Gloomy, onshore, and junky this arvo—but at 6:30am? Glorious sunshine, silky offshore winds, and two-foot peelers folding neatly into the corner on high tide. Warm water, too. Proper autumn gold.⁠
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The southerly’s kicked in hard. It’s 3–4 foot and pretty wild now. Tomorrow’s Surfaid Bondi Cup will likely run in similar onshore conditions—fingers crossed for a few ripable rights.⁠
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Massive thanks to everyone who backed our @Surfaid team (The groms including Willie & I). We’re sitting at $16K raised—unreal effort. Final hour to donate is now (2pm deadline). If you’ve got a spare $20 or more, chuck it [link in bio]. That’s the last you’ll hear about fundraising from me for a whole year. Promise.⁠
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@rcvri_au⁠
This Friday’s looking good: ice baths, saunas, and $2 brekkie burritos. Bondi’s warming up thanks to @rcvri_au + @throughstrangerseyes at @glorydays_bondi 6–9am. Every dollar goes to mental health support in Sydney, powered by @lskd⁠
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Seeya! :: uge

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May 7

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: : 𝙼𝚒𝚍𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚔 𝙼𝚒𝚌𝚛𝚘⁠
It’s smaller than yesterday. Actually, it’s way smaller. We’re teetering on lake-like conditions down here at Bondi this morning. But don’t pack away your board just yet—change is coming. A fresh south swell is on the way and should start pulsing around lunchtime tomorrow. We’re talking a leap from ankle-biters to overhead sets by the arvo. Classic Bondi swing.⁠
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In the meantime, the sun’s out and doing its thing—warming us up to a balmy 25 degrees. Light NW winds are keeping the surface silky smooth, perfect for a dip, a paddle, or just sitting on the wall soaking it all in.⁠
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Now, a quick but important note...⁠
ʏᴏᴜ’ᴠᴇ ɢᴏᴛ 24 ʜᴏᴜʀꜱ ʟᴇꜰᴛ ᴛᴏ ꜱᴜᴘᴘᴏʀᴛ ᴏᴜʀ ʙᴏɴᴅɪ ꜱᴜʀꜰᴀɪᴅ ᴄᴜᴘ ᴛᴇᴀᴍ.⁠
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Throw in $50 or more and you’ll go in the draw to win a $1500 artwork of your choice from the Aquabumps Gallery. My boys and I have raised $13,437 so far, chasing that $20k goal. Huge thanks to everyone who's already chipped in—you legends!⁠
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We only rattle the tin once a year. This is it. Why do we care? Because @Surfaid supports remote surf communities like Sumba—places we visit often. We’ve seen first-hand the incredible work they do.⁠
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So if you dig Aquabumps, love the ocean, and want to teach the next gen that giving back is totally SIGMA—this is your moment.⁠
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[Donate via link in bio or stories ➝]⁠
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See ya down the beach,⁠
:: uge

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I’ve not taken photos in the brine for a while, as the conditions haven’t been right. Shooting in the water is my favourite type of photography, even better than dangling out the side of a helicopter. Especially on sublime Autumn mornings, when the water is crystal clear and warm, the sunlight crispy and golden.⁠
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The swell may have evaporated, leaving only 1 footers, but it was nice and chilled down there this morning as the crew performed their morning rituals.⁠
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The swell will remain tiny for today and tomorrow before some new swell arrives Thursday and Friday (just in time for the Surfaid Bondi Cup). Unfortunately, this new swell is flanked by onshore winds, which will make it a junkie.⁠
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Tomorrow is going to be warm, 25. Today only top of 22.⁠
Enjoy!⁠
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:: uge

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It was a very picturesque Monday to kick off the week. Colourful hues ignited above Ben Buckler whilst 1-2 footers peeled into the bay from the East.⁠
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Yesterday was an incredible Sunday – everywhere was pumping with no wind, plenty of swell and sunshine. Bondi was fantastic, with enormous crowds feasting on 4-5 foot piping rights resembling Queensland points. Great timing, as this Friday’s SurfAid cup is on at South Bondi. (Have you donated to our family team? We’re up to $10.8k of our $20k target)⁠
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Thankfully, the weather looks much better this week.⁠
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Have you got Mum anything for Sunday? Get her an Aquabumps X Leif gift pack ($65bucks).

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Recent times in the 'hood.⁠
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Mother's Day is next weeked, we're running a combo deal just for her, book + Leif (hand soap x Aquabumpsified) $160. Go to bit.ly/mumma2025⁠
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The Bondi Gallery is open all day 10am to 6pm.⁠
64 Hall St. Bondi Beach ⁠
It will be a beautiful day, hit the beach and pop in to see us.⁠
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:: uge⁠
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@aquabumpsgallery⁠
#aquabumps⁠
#mothersday2025

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With all the bad weather and lack of photographic gold you’ve come to be accustomed to on salubrious Aquabumps.com, I’d like to announce our latest exciting partnership with @KiaAustralia⁠
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I’ve recently made the jump to electric, and it feels so good, especially after putting solar on our home. Now I’m charging the car straight from the sun.⁠
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The new beastie Kia EV9 is an absolute dream to drive — so smooth, crazy comfy on those long North Coast road trip missions, and with a 500km range, it’s the perfect road trip weapon. Plus, I can load it up with 8–12 surfboards internally… aka the ultimate surf wagon. ⁠
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More road trips to come, we've covered the North Coast and West Oz South West in an EV9.⁠
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:: uge

#KiaEV9 #Aquabumps #KiaAustralia #ElectricAdventure #ad

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Did someone forget to turn off the tap? Oh boy, it’s been wet in New South Wales lately. Trying to polish up these grey, stormy mornings is quite the challenge.⁠
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Chilly as well, 25 knots of southerly will do that. Max 18 and low of 14, you’ll feel the coldest you’ve been in quite some time.⁠
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Waves? Yeah, 4-5 footers at Bondi, 1 or 2 people out only – which says it all. Surfable, a bit rogue, messy.⁠
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Our @SurfAid Bondi Cup Fundraising is going well! THANK YOU. We’ve raised $10k of our $20k budget. To those readers that have generously given – you’re the best – I’ll try to get Spike to wash your car or walk your dog. Anything over $50 bucks and you’ll go into the draw to win a $1250 artwork from my gallery. Fundraising ends in a few days; donations this way (link in bio)⁠
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As lovers of the ocean we think this one is worth voting for. Learn why the Great Barrier Reef deserves to become the first non-human recipient of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Lifetime Achievement Award. @@lifetimeofgreatness
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It was so sad to see Bondi retailer Tuchuzy pack up shop this week. Cafe Paris, Hardware, and so many old businesses in our community are having a tough time. Aquabumps is one of the oldest at 26 years old this year! But I will say the recent years have been so tricky to navigate. Support local.⁠
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:: uge

@lifetimeofgreatness

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Apr 29

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The sun is out, let’s party!⁠
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Oh, don’t worry – the rain will return by 2 p.m., but at least you had a dry half-day. The waves were clean as the onshore flow finally dropped. It’s decent, 3-4 foot and well worth a paddle.⁠
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Over the years, Aquabumps has helped lots of people. You’d be blown away at the requests. Maybe we’ve found a flatmate on our free noticeboard, I’ve documented your children’s surfing progress for a decade, or I’ve given you a hook-up to an overseas trip for your honeymoon – well, now I need something… we’ve raised $6,000 of our $20,000 target in the annual Surfaid Fundraising, our main charity. We’ve attracted about 100 donations overnight, but we are calling out to that other 200,000 people on here who read my dribble daily…help us help the remote communities where we surf (via Surfaid). Pretty please donate using to our AQUABUMPS GROMS family team, link in the IG bio or stories.⁠
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Ok, have a good day, uge

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Back at it...⁠
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Geez, we sure do live in a rainy city. We’ve had weeks of on-and-off rain, hellish onshores, and rogue swell. The Easter Bunny delivered the most spectacular swells, exceeding our expectations and closing many beaches.⁠
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I’m back at it in Bondi, starting shooting and posting after two weeks off during the school holidays. The forecast looks bleak, with a week-long rainy spell. Boo!⁠
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Warragamba Dam is 95% full – 75 square km of full lake!⁠
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Can I get a little help?⁠
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Ok, now I need something from all of you. Listen up.⁠
The boys and I are trying to raise $20,000 for Surfaid. Surfaid is our main charity, and we only do one ‘ask for donation’ yearly. This is it. I only have a week to raise the funds as the Bondi Surfaid Cup is next week. So can you help us out, by contributing to our ‘Aquabumps Groms’ team? Pretty please? Any donations over $50AUD will go into the draw to win the artwork of your choice from the Aquabumps Gallery (125cm x 91cm) worth $1250AUD. For real. Thank you in advance – DONATE (the link is in our bio and stories). We’re currently only at $1,000 of the $20k target.⁠
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:: uge

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It’s with a great honour that @surfaid have named us 2025 humanitarians of the year. We’ve been involved in Surfaid for 20 years and surfed in as many surfaid cups as possible. This year we’re surfing in the Bondi Surfaid cup trying to raise $20,000 as a family and we would love a contribution from you. The link is in our Instagram Bio or go to bit.ly/surfaid2025 #surfaidcup  #surfaid

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We didn’t exactly nail the timing on a north coast road trip to visit the coastal town of Yamba. Whilst the weather has been tricky and the surf unworkable, it was nice to see Byron’s quieter cousin, a town based on the Clarence River.⁠
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Yamba’s got that unpolished charm, a pub with a view, a short main drag close to empty beaches and an unhurried vibe. It’s a really great ‘Aussie’ beach town, popular in the holiday season.⁠
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It is surprising to find @ildelfino__ , a tiny 5-room boutique Seaside Inn inspired by Italian timeless styling. If you woke from a deep slumber, you might think you’re in Positano or Capri, for a second.⁠
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All the recent cyclone action has also affected the beaches here. Sand seems to be missing on most beaches, the ocean pool shut and constant onshore flow seem to put the junk on the bump. Angourie, a surfing reserve was even suffering a little. Maybe Friday’s enormous new swell will shake things up? Hope so.⁠
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The Bondi Aquabumps Gallery Easter hours are:⁠
Good Friday – Shut⁠
Easter Saturday – 10am to 6pm⁠
Easter Sunday – Shut⁠
Easter Monday – 11am to 5pm⁠
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Alla spiaggia! (‘to the beach’)⁠
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:: uge⁠
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@ildelfino__⁠
@shereecommerford⁠
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Apr 10

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𝐃𝐢𝐩, 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤, 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭⁠
Half-asleep and half-hoping for a few little peelers, I rolled down to South Bondaka for a swim in the bathlike conditions. The tide was high, and the waves were fat – but it was a fruitful hour of shooting in golden light.⁠
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The shorey was chest high and really the only surfable option, kinda unrideable from out the back. Mid, or mid-low should be appealing.⁠
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The swell machine is easing, and it will be tiny by nightfall. I’d still swim, as this time of year is just too good.⁠
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With Mother’s Day approaching, I’d suggest gifting her our 25-year anniversary book…and if instructed in your order, I’ll scribble something on the inside cover for ya mum – ’cause she’s the best! Order online (leave special comments e.g. Mums name, etc etc)⁠
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Adios!⁠
Ugios

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Apr 8

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Bondi Bowlo : : April 9, 2025⁠
The conditions aligned for Australia’s most hectic beach. Bowls in the south turned on with the right tidal and rip mix. It’s head high+, busy and clean at sunrise. We’ve got a new south swell feeding directly into the bay.⁠
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The new bank set up seems fickle on the tide, too high and it’s a blob, too low and it’s a quarter of the size. Choose your moments!⁠
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The swell will decline for the rest of the week. Grey morning with showers last night. This afternoon should be sunnier.⁠
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Enjoy.⁠
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:: uge⁠

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Party time!⁠
#BondiBeach #BondiLife #SurfCheck #SurfVibes #EndlessSummer #AustraliaSurf #OceanLovers #AussieSummer #SummerSessions #WaveHunters #PackedPeaks #CrowdedLineup #BeachLife #ɢᴏᴏᴅᴠɪʙᴇsᴏɴʟʏ

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Apr 7

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Daylight saving has officially ended, and we’ll have more light in the mornings. Combine this with some fantastic head-high waves and clean grooming offshores, and you get most of the 2.5 million Australian surfers paddling out at Bondi! $10 bucks says you can’t get a wave on your own today! Between 6am to 7am was hectic - it takes the right mindset to surf Bondi on these days, and a lotta patience, resilience & restraint

With 27 degrees of Autumn bliss and the possibility of showers tomorrow, I recommend getting down to the beach for a walk, surf, swim, or run. it’s just so damn nice.

:: uge
#BondiBeach #BondiLife #SurfCheck #SurfVibes #EndlessSummer #AustraliaSurf #OceanLovers #AussieSummer #SummerSessions #WaveHunters #PackedPeaks #CrowdedLineup #BeachLife #GoodVibesOnly

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The Icebergs in Bondi have had a tough week, battered full-on by the recent monster swell. I surfed out the front of it this morning, and it is remarkable that the waves reached those broken windows on the building. ⁠
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Soon, it will be restored to its former glory; don't worry.⁠
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Here are some reminders of when the Bergs looked pretty sweet - they also look great together on a wall.⁠
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1. "Gram Corner" (from heli)⁠
2. "Pool to Pav"⁠
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Have a good Saturday and immaculate weather.⁠
There was an enormous turnout for Big Dion's dawn memorial service.⁠
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Don't forget, our Bondi Gallery is open 10am to 5pm, at 64 Hall St. Bondi Beach Telephone 02 9130 7788.⁠
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Cheers, uge⁠
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D I O N. @dionhorstmans⁠
Tomorrow, Saturday from 6 a.m., at South Bondi (the big man’s favourite spot on Bondi), we’ll say goodbye to our beloved mate Dion Horstmans with his memorial service. The paddle will be held at sunrise (6:30am) :: uge

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By 7 AM, the work crowd hit Bondi Beach, squeezing in a quick dip before trading saltwater for spreadsheets. The coffee queues at Glory and Prom were already at critical mass by the time I got there.⁠
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A DJ was spinning tunes in the middle, typical of a Bondi Friday (yes, that’s becoming the norm). The vibe is very high on Fridays!⁠
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As the swell retreats, it’s now 3-4 feet at Bondi, much more manageable than the rest of this week. What an incredible week of swell, much bigger than most anticipated.⁠
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D I O N.⁠
Tomorrow, Saturday from 6 a.m., at South Bondi (the big man’s favourite spot on Bondi), we’ll say goodbye to our beloved mate Dion Horstmans with his memorial service. The paddle will be held at sunrise (6:30am). All welcome. @dionhorstmans⁠
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:: uge

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It’s been exciting around here lately, with enormous swells lashing our coast. Everybody loves a big swell story—and this one was surprisingly big – kinda caught us all off guard. I mean, that wave that Lifeguard @chasehardaker_ paddled into on Tuesday was a monster, quite possibly the largest paddled in wave for the Eastern Suburbs.⁠
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While today’s swell is smaller, the swell machine isn’t giving up. This morning, there were 4-6 footers from an unlying ground swell. The weather is nothing short of magnificent. Go outside—it’s salubrious!⁠
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For the people who like data:⁠
𝟐𝟕 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬⁠
𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝟕 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐖⁠
𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝟏:𝟑𝟎𝐩𝐦⁠
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Avagoodoney’all:: uge⁠
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It’s no secret that our coastline is being battered by an enormous rogue swell. Although smaller than last night’s peak, it remains seriously chunky. I’m calling 5.5-metre waves from this South Easterly swell.⁠
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Remarkably, it’s clean offshore, so somewhere other than Bondi would be completely cranking. Bondi is tidak bagus in giant swell. All we have is a weird point break when it’s big, Ben Buckler, where you can surf giant foaming pillows. Once you’ve caught one of two, the novelty wears off, and you’ll seek more excitement.⁠
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Key big swell news:⁠
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The iceberg’s water tank has broken loose and sits at South Bondi on the shore. This isn’t the first time this tank ended up here. Check out this post from 2016 (link on my website), where a mega swell did the same thing but bent all the steel bars at Icebergs.⁠
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Last night, waves broke through all the glass at the lower levels of Icebergs. That’s a first for me.⁠
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I witnessed swells bending the steel bars of Bronte Pool – see my Instagram stories.⁠
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Apparently, all the brick pavement in front of Bronte SLSC has been ripped up.⁠
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Deadmans is on. Just watching any social media, and you’ll see people getting shacked.⁠
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For the next 4 days, it’s going to be firing but still solid (beginners and newbies chill for a bit)⁠
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Ok, have a good day, uge⁠
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