"Freak waves" of more than 10 metres are expected on the west coast of the Australian state of Victoria, as the world's best surfers take to Bells Beach for the Rip Curl Pro. The Rip Curl Pro has experienced "lay days" over the past few weeks, with waves deemed too small to ride and surfers shacked up in their beachside hotels. New Zealand Surfer Ricardo Christie is competing in the Rip Curl Pro as part of the Men's Championship Tour. Australia's Bells Beach is likely to see waves of 6 metres (and possibly higher) for the Rip Curl Pro on FridaySenior forecaster, Chris Godfred, says waves of up to 14 metres could occur out at sea with vicious south-westerly winds expected. Kate Trevena, a Rip Curl store manager, says sales have tripled expectations this week.

Source: Stuff April 24, 2019 09:33 UTC