hi guys.

quick question for those of you that paddle around Manly.

i was under the impression, and also by being told by other paddlers, that when the wind is a southerly (seabreeze north head predictions), then the conditions around Manly and the Bower should be pretty quiet?

So what happened today?!?!!! i went out around 1pm, after noting that said wind was indeed a S, albeit quite high knots wise speed, around 20-22.... and i almost felt like calling out for the lifeguards!!!!

the water was pretty choppy, and heading towards North Steyne was fine, probably because the wind was behind me, but coming back i had to paddle my little arms out thank the sea gods i had some music to keep me going, 'coz it was rough! but i made it, toughest paddle so far, a real 40mins workout.

did i get the wind thing completely wrong? or should i also be taking note of wind speed, even if the direction is right?

thanks for your forever useful inputs.

Yeah, what Steve said.

The southern end of Manly is great in a southerly but if it's over 10-15 knots just do laps between Shelly Beach and the beach in front of Manly Surf Club (and you might be able to catch a little wave or two on the way in).

hey, thanks guys!

bummer, and there's me trying to paddle all the way down to queenscliff

i guess i'm going to have to wait for those "perfect" conditions to come on by before i can attempt that....

i can't even go to the harbour side at the moment because of this darned wind!! ah well, i guess doing laps or paddling in circles is better than no paddle at all.... S*** weather for it at the moment though!