Brad Peens has been taking a close interest in the Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme, particularly in how it affects the waves and the wider surf environment. Even at this early stage of the project, there are already some surprisingly positive results to note. He captured some excellent waves at Annes on the recent southerly swell in the bay.

Just a week ago, Brad captured a few sessions at the partially completed Anne Avenue Groyne, and the footage suggests things are looking decidedly promising for local surfers. The waves are beginning to show shape and potential that many didn’t expect to see so soon.

In addition to checking out the groyne, Brad has also been keeping tabs on the sand dredging now underway beyond the Kromme Bridge, as well as the early work on the River Mouth Groyne. His latest update, somewhat dramatically titled We’ve Created a Monster, makes for a very watchable clip—combining visuals, updates, and his own thoughtful surf-centric commentary.

If you’d like to stay in the loop with what’s happening along our shoreline and upriver, it’s a good idea to subscribe to Brad’s channel, Down The Line. It’s a simple way to keep track of the changes, both on the beach and in the surf.