When surfers hear the name Cape St Francis, their minds immediately turn to the zippering coils made famous by Bruce Brown’s ‘The Endless Summer’. A part of the bay was re-named ‘Bruce Beauties’ in the wake of the film and it remains one of the most celebrated sections in surf movie history. However, since that footage was taken in the early 60s the waves in the region have been in steady decline. A new project is currently underway to revive them.

The Long Term Coastal Protection Scheme, a precise combo of rock groynes and beach nourishment, aims to reset the Bay’s sandbanks and reshape its surf potential. As that work begins, Down The Line have captured some of the first results of the construction of one rock groyne which has led to a reeling left forming.

Here’s what they had to say:

“Over the past month, the groynes have been taking shape quickly, and we’re already seeing a big influence on sand movement, beach restoration, and wave formation. New waves have started to appear — with a right-hand break off the back of the groyne and a fun left-hander on the other side. As construction continues, these waves are looking more and more promising. Even the old beach break further down has come back to life, showing signs of the classic shape it had back in the 90s and 2000s — a really exciting return for the local surf community.”

Hit the link above to check it out.