The Sands of Time

A few storms have applied themselves to the west coast of Cape Town, with pleasing consequences. The sand under the water at Derdesteen has started its Winter migration, shifting the swell and wave patterns. It always takes some getting used to - the waves break in subtly different ways when compared to the summer break, but almost invariably, break better.

This last weekend was indeed a case in point. A moderate offshore north westerley held up the waves, and some superb long rides were enoyed by the Derdesteen cognoscenti.

Winter at Last

After one of the windier summers in recent times, we're finally able to enjoy the bounty of the cape winter. This last weekend had some monster swell, but as is common after a storm, the swell was ragged and not lined up. Derdesteen was a frantic mess of undirected anger, so I resigned myself to Big Bay, where the rocks at the perimeter of the bay had a stab at sorting out the mess. It was pretty cool - huge waves, but lacking in power and focus, so it was a lot more chilled than one might have thought. Apparently Monday thru to today has been much better.

Another cold front later this week, looking good for some great surf again this weekend.