Lunch Counter
Lunch Counter is one of the most famous rapids on the Snake River. Lunch Counter Wave is located somewhere near Alpine in Wyoming, parallel to the US Highway 89, south of Jackson. California Curler, Lunch Counter and Big Kahuna are river surf spots on this river. There is also a smaller and hard to surf wave right behind Lunch Counter, called “Juice Box”.
Spot Details
Address
- Snake River, Alpine, Wyoming, United States
Directions
- The spot is located after a bend where Little Red Creek and Red Creek flow into the snake river. You can scout this on the left side of the river if you are above Big Kahuna.
- Parking: Park your car at the Lunch Counter/Kahuna Overlook and then take the trail to the Lunch Counter Wave.
River
- Snake River
Nearest City
- Alpine WY
Nearest Surf Shops
GPS Coords
- Latitude: 43.196479
- Longitude: -110.91863394
How to Get There
Wave Details
Conditions
- This wave is best surfed from 9,000 to 13,000 cfs.
- This wave can be surfed from 2,000 to 22,000 cfs.
Characteristics
- At high water this is probably the best wave on the river. Surfing is possible at any levels for kayakers.
- At 16,000 cfs this wave can be as high as 10ft, normally 4-5ft.
Dangers
- Beware of tourist rafters floating down the river frequently.
Tips
- Expect some lateral waves that bounce off the walls.
- Above 12,000 cfs a long board is recommended.
Weather in Alpine, Wyoming
 Today
09/02 High 25° / Low 3° |
Tomorrow
09/03 High 26° / Low 3° |
Tuesday
09/04 High 26° / Low 4° |
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