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Southern Gems

July 01 2009.A collection of ocean minded photos that will be appearing in Jared Aufrichtigs coffee table book

Winter in South Africa is in full swing. A few things are for sure, plenty of wind, rain and swell, as well as some of the most breathtaking sunsets in the world. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Style and control go hand in hand when Ricky Basnett is surfing at top form. He can and will do just about anything he wants on a wave. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

The view from Docs old spot is one of the best in the bay. Bruce Gold is another J-Bay legend and a classic guy. This image was titled by Bruce: What Doc saw, what Bruce Gold did, on his b-day last year. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

I took this image a while ago at a spot that was one of the venues for the Cold Water Classic. Can u guess where it is?. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Mick Fanning was on his way to winning the world title and surfing the best in his career when this shot was taken. White Lightning slows down to deposit a rail. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Some waves make u want to go for a paddle more than others. This place is such a pleasure to surf that I will go out of my way to free up time just to surf here, but only when the conditions are right. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Durban has a lot of good waves, and most of them are rights. When Mother Nature sends a swell pulse from a peculiar direction at the right time of year funny things happen. Wok takes full advantage of this switch foot dream at New Pier. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

There are a few cats that own the wave at supers, not literally but in a different manner. When you see them surf they know the wave inside and out and they govern its every move. Big Koffie Jacobs and an even bigger bottom turn. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Every now and then you can find a sand bank that forms for a short period of time in the correct location and get some fun surf. Then Splash, just as fast as it appeared its gone. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

Llandudno has to be one of the coldest spots in the cape when the SE is pumping. It is also a great place to get some first-class beach break surf. Beware of significant crowds, angry locals, hot-doggers, and kook tourists. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

With the BWA on hold until further notice, the lineup out at the Sentinel must be a little lighter this year. An unidentified rider tries to tame the beast as she shows her teeth. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig

South Africas waves are so diverse and some of the best in the world. Go out and look, you might find a gem to enjoy with your brus or all by your self. Photo: Jared Aufrichtig