Joe Jordanoff's surf report

That is the question many local wave riders were asking themselves as we watched other cities and countries close beaches so people could not surf.

While the police have been checking the main surf spots to observe what was happening down on the beach and in the water, many riders were getting nervous about the possibility of beach closures.

The only other time I can recall this happening is when there has been a shark attack or a whale carcass washed up on the beach because it was dangerous to enter the water.

We really do take surfing waves for granted as a part of life and a free thing to do for enjoyment and exercise.

But how does it differ from other sports such as cycling together in packs, swimming together, running or walking?

I'm sure there are arguments from both sides such as stopping the social aspect of the gatherings in the car park or line-ups, but surely the same rules apply as going to the supermarket - stay 1.5 metres apart, wash your hands and don't exceed the limit of two people.

A maximum of two people in the surf sounds really good to most surfers so let's make sure we stick to the rules and if you are surfing, make it quick, don't gather or hang around socialising afterwards and practice social distancing.

This way the beaches don't have to be closed and we can continue enjoying one of the small things in life during these strange, uncertain times.

Thursday looks okay with some light SSE winds early and a 2.2m swell while Good Friday looks great with E winds and a bigger 2.5m swell.

Saturday should have NE winds early and a 1.5m swell while Easter Sunday picks up to 2.5m.