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East Coast Low brings a Massive Surf
A low pressure system moving south from Queensland and down the NSW coastline brought damaging winds, heavy rainfall and a dangerous surf to the NSW South Coast. Abnormally high tides contributed to the dangerous surf conditions.
The barrel or tube ride is considered to be the ultimate in surfing. The wave breaks in an orderly line from the middle to the shoulder, enabling the experienced surfer to position themselves inside the wave as it is breaking. Viewed from the shore, the tube rider disappears from view as the wave breaks over the rider’s head. The longer the surfer remains in the tube, the more successful the ride.
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