JUST days before Newcastle’s showpiece surfing event, Merewether Beach has been turned into a sea of weed.
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It is understood the amount of seaweed being washed ashore is related to several storm events in recent weeks.
The Wandiyali Classic, held on Wednesday, was the first event of Surfest and was followed by the Surfest Pro Junior on Thursday.
Competitors at both events have reported being covered in seaweed.
A Newcastle City Council spokeswoman said the beach would be cleaned of seaweed and looking pristine by Thursday afternoon.
The council will also clean the Merewether Ocean Baths.
CLOGGED: Russ Molony winner of the Surfest Indigenous Classic tries to get out of sea weed washed up on the shoreline of Merewether Beach during the open final on Wednesday. Picture by SIMONE DE PEAK.
Weed on Merewether beach during Surfest. Pictures: Simone de Peak
Weed on Merewether beach during Surfest. Pictures: Simone de Peak
Weed on Merewether beach during Surfest. Pictures: Simone de Peak
Weed on Merewether beach during Surfest. Pictures: Simone de Peak
Weed on Merewether beach during Surfest. Pictures: Simone de Peak
Weed on Merewether beach during Surfest. Pictures: Simone de Peak
The Surfest main event begins on Monday.
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