Seems like you are getting a fair bashing at the moment. Looks like the SW will be getting a few waves.........
"New Zealand is in the path of one of the biggest storms on the planet which is due to hit today. Strong gales are forecast in many North Island areas and heavy snow in the south. "
"A lot of people thought Thursday was nothing," he said. "But it hasn't even hit yet. It's just going to get gradually worse, it's just kicking in.
"There's going to be a lot of strong winds, lumpy shower clouds, heavy rain and hail and possibly even tornadoes."
The tornadoes were most likely to strike the Taranaki and in Whangarei areas.
In the Sydney papers the headline is a classic..........
New Zealand lashed by storm 'the size of Australia'
A STORM that meteorologists described as being the size of Australia buffeted New Zealand today, prompting severe weather warnings across most of the country.
The official MetService said gale-force winds of up to 130km per hour were lashing some areas, including the capital Wellington, accompanied by heavy rain, lightning and plunging temperatures.
Not OK.....flat as a pancake here 
Wouldn't like to be in exposed areas of west coast though. Heard Daniel Kereopa was out in the big stuff at Raglan but not on a stand up i suspect
Beautiful sunny day here in Christchurch but flat surf. We are on the wrong coast!
There was a lovely clean swell yesterday morning but its very windy and blown flat now. West coast very big but wind blowing in wrong direction. Lots of trees down and a few roofs lifted but ok really.
Feeling more OK now. Great surf prospects for the week.
Gotta love those 14 second wave periods 
www.marineweather.co.nz/forecasts/wainui-beach-stock-route
Good to hear. That forecast looks good Gizzie - will be firing down your way! Send us some Pics.
Had Sandy Bay (northland) at 2mtrs Friday morning before the wind came up .
Back home now can't let Gizzie have all the swell.
Paddle boards been shelved and small kites are being treasured.
Pumping juice!
Will a cement pill be an option.
Even our californian friends ...
Forecasters said la nina spring
el nino seems the thing again
Statistics ding ding ding
A few pics from the point this morning still smallish but perfect. No one else out ...but Hey its gizzie & its Monday morning
Your getting better with the pics Gizzie , surfed the pipe this morn it was ok nice to have some clean waves .
Great shots and lovely looking waves. What a great way to start the day / working week!
