It really wasn’t as quiet on the Esplanade as it looks. In fact, it’s Tradies Day where everyone who works in a Trade knocks off early and enjoys a festive beverage. The fact that it’s been raining heavily all day means that no-one is that keen to spend much time outside. I can assure you though, the local bars are doing a fairly brisk trade.
Oh, and if you’re counting …. 5 sleeps to go!
Well, the northeasterlies have eased somewhat from yesterday. Not much, but enough so all the rubbish bins can be left outside without being blown halfway down the street! The downside is there’s rain in the forecast for the next few days so really it’s a choice. Would you prefer wind or rain?
Oh, and if you’re counting …. 6 sleeps to go!
Aramoana Sea Wall (Mole)
Weather change at St Clair
Low tide
St Clair vibes
Summer residence
St Clair Beach
St Clair Light
Breaking at Smails Beach – Buy
It’s been one of those stunning days here in Dunedin where all you want to do is be outside in a garden, at the beach or anywhere that you can enjoy the sunshine. I spent time at Smails Beach where people were surfing, swimming, there were Fur Seals scattered along the beach and families enjoying playing in the sand dunes. Roll on summer.
No matter how often I see surfing, it still baffles me. It’s one of those sport that seems to get harder the more I watch it and just when I think I understand it, something happens that proves I haven’t got the faintest idea what’s going on. I had been watching some heats from the New Zealand’s South Island Surfing Championships, there was a reasonable crowd gathered along the Esplanade, most of whom where either eating ice creams or happy chatting in the afternoon sun. I tried for some time to think of a description of the waves that were breaking in front of me, but I really didn’t have a clue beyond wet and possibly cold!
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With the sun shining and the weather sweet, I decided that part of Saturday needed to be spent on the Esplanade at St Clair. I had spent the earlier part of the day wandering around the central city and finishing my excursion at the beach seemed a delicious idea.
Off The Point (day 2 of 30)
I was watching people paddle out into the surf while taking this shot thinking that I had no idea what the surf conditions were like. In fact, if asked, I wouldn’t know where to start or what to say. I could describe what I saw easily enough, however it couldn’t be classified as an accurate report. Reflecting on this, I’ve decided to stick to the online forecasts which according to Magic Seaweed site for Thursday evening is a 5-7ft swell with a light offshore wind.
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