It looks like the ocean has finally recaptured its beloved esplanade at St Clair. On Sunday night a large hole opened up beneath a chair in front of the surf club and within hours the chair was engulfed by the pit.
In all fairness it is just the ocean fighting back after the council took a few liberties when constructing the current esplanade wall, reclaiming a lot of land along the shoreline, in the process. The thing is the power of the ocean is relentless – the solid vertical wall was never going to be any match for its energy over time.
On the less destructo side, the exceptionally high tides turn the esplanade into a pretty amazing attraction with the big bursts of whitewater drenching a lot of kids, dogs, mums, dads and tourists in the process.
Until the holes are repaired beach access is limited, but keep an eye out for sand banks further down the beach that have been delivering some interesting waves on the right tides.
A wintery blast today and then some impressive swell building with favourable winds on Thursday in the forecast. Get amongst it.
See you at the beach ...
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