It’s got quieter. And it’s got better. Brett calls a wave and swim combo, a highly appealing duo. And our gang turns up in force. Surf Life savers, wave addicts, elite and not so elite athletes. The mountains that we moved. Caught like a wildfire out of control A dark start, but as the world...

En route to Manly I saw decent surf at Queenscliff and waves crashing against the cliff at Deadman’s. I wondered what South Steyne and the Bay were delivering. It seemd pretty OK but I wondered why the lifeguards didn’t have the flags with them while they were settingup the beach. The reason became clear. There...

Good morning from Manly Beach. One thing I’ve learnt about swimming here is that no two days are ever the same, and yet somehow, the magic always is. The Northern Beaches coastline is extraordinary because every beach brings its own personality. Some beaches are wilder than others, some have gorgeous ocean pools, some offer fun...

Monday 18th May 2026 – Strong rips, overcast, water still warmish@20.4 degrees. Ramp from the balcony @6:17am. Graig went body surfing. I played it safe!!! with Jo Rusty Mel Jen Brett & David as we did 50m sprints north, in the very rippy white water, to the Pantry. After swim sights – changing under towels....

There was so much fog today as I arrived it was hard to see the beach and the bay. Slowly it cleared up and people were visible but it was great heading across the bay through some mist. Temperature is still warm at 20.2 and another warm autumn day is headed our way. Won’t be...

The water is 20.6 and the air not too bad. Despite the rain visibility is good.

Good morning (just), lovely readers. Gentlemen’s hours once again. Semi retirement is very enjoyable. From the shore conditions looked pretty nice (they actually were) Very interesting updates from the earlier swimmers including a sighting of a baby Port Jackson Shark on the surface in the Bay. An embryo lottery winner, hopefully will survive infancy to...

The last few mornings at Manly Beach have felt nothing short of magical. The water visibility has been superb, the temperature is hovering around 20 degrees, and the ocean has been alive with wildlife. Today’s swim was especially memorable, with three cuttlefish, two wobbegongs, schools of fish weaving beneath us, and a very big blue...

I arrived @6 to see Chef John cooking breakfast for the Salvo’s Red Shield day. Channel 7 reporter gave us the thumbs up. Men’s bench moved to the ramp. At 6:15 I caught great waves with Trish, Jen, Rusty and David. Big Tim was ready for the 7am ‘let’s go’ while waiting for Great Grandfather...

Wow Clear water So so many fish Gentle rolling waves Hard to beat today’s swim