South East Queensland has yet to recieve a good battering of cyclone swells this season. Instead the Goldy crew have been tormented by easterly winds that have ruffled any swell that has been in the three to four foot range this past week. Expectations are high this time of year and after a well-earned break the pros are back in the water and preparing for the Quiky Pro.

Photographer Simon Williams has been battling the elements and recently caught this session with Joel Parkinson on a windblown day at Snapper.

Boardies, surfboard and wax. Three ingedients to get you through the Gold Coast summer. Photo by Simon Williams

Take note kids, timing is everything. Parko looking lethal in trademark style. Photo by Simon Williams

Prepare for a one, two punch. Kapow! Photo by Simon Williams

Will Parko do one better at this year’s Quiksilver Pro? The signs are looking good. Photo by Simon Williams

Swooping like an eagle with all that Cooly kid style. Photo by Simon Williams

It might not always be perfect but it certainly is rippable for our friends north of the border. Photo by Simon Williams