Surfers brave monster waves as 10-metre swells lash Sydney's coastline – in pictures

Over the weekend a low-pressure system hung over Sydney which created swells of up to 10 meters. Daredevils headed to ocean pools and beaches to take advantage of the wild weather

Surfers ride out the southerly swell as huge waves pound Bronte Beach in Sydney’s east.

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Chain-surfers face a wall of water at South Curl Curl ocean pool.

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A man takes photographs as the ocean smashes against the rocks at Dee Why Head in North Curl Curl.

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Whitewash covers South Curl Curl ocean pool.

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Teenagers face an onslaught at South Curl Curl ocean pool.

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A surfer catches a ride at Dee Why Point.

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Onlookers at Dee Why Point.

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A surfer braves the colossal swell at Bronte Beach.

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A crowd gathers to watch the swell at Bronte Beach.

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A balancing act at Bronte Beach.

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People on the Bondi to Bronte coastal walk watch the waves roll in.

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Dozens of teenagers gather at South Curl Curl ocean pool.

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A boy jumps off the edge of the South Curl Curl ocean pool into an incoming wave.

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