There's waves out there - you just got to go a little further to find them.  There were a few crew out early at Queenscliff panning for some of the South Swell that's out in the Tasman.  You can see the lumps out on the horizon and the odd set is wrapping in.   The swell is due South and expected to build to the 4-6ft range but given the direction we're seeing very little of it here in Manly.  As the weekend progresses the direction should shift around more to the South-East so Manly will see a little more action. If you're staying local this long weekend make sure you head down and check out the Snow Winter Surfing Festival hosted by our own Manly Malibu Boardriders Club.  Some of the countries best longboarders will be in town to compete for a coverted "Snowy" title.

I'm heading northward to see what's up the road a bit.  MIght find some gold.  Maybe we'll see you there.