Ocean Stuff: Decent Swell

Today was a case of a great winter swell which hit with waves well over head height about 5ft (10 ft face)*.
This morning looked great with the offshore wind but couldn't get out until about 1pm - when a slight onshore came in to 'mess-it-up' a little.
It was still big, only got a couple of waves - spent most of the time pounded and dragged across the reef bottom. I have heard my bones crack before, but today was the first time I've ever heard my ears pop when being pushed under the water by a crashing wave.
Organised a leave pass for tommorrow - as I'm going back for more!

Edit

*The official surf report for Saturday reported a swell of 2-3 feet (4-6 ft face).

Although I'm still skeptical of their call - they often say its bigger when there is nothing.

It was still over head high. And the boys had fun.