Surf up as Cyclone Pam bears down

Cyclone Pam pumped up the swell for hardy surfers at Mount Main beach yesterday. George Novak took the photographs.

The Mount Maunganui main beach before Cyclone Pam hit the bay on Sunday afternoon.

Image 1 of 6: The Mount Maunganui main beach before Cyclone Pam hit the bay on Sunday afternoon.