Published on July 3rd, 2023 | by RB Team
0Tew Shanez
Iowa’s First Whitewater Park is ~1200 feet long with three distinct features, and is entertaining at flows of 600-14,000 cfs. The river levels are rain dependent (not dam/release), and are generally best in spring/early summer. If fall rains prevail, flows can be good into fall and early winter. Late July, August, and Sept are typically the lowest flowing months. Two main features for surfing: Dam Drop (DD Wave) and Tew Shanez.
Spot Details
Country: USA, North AmericaNearest town/city: Charles City, IowaRiver: Cedar RiverAddress: 106 Chapel Ln, Charles City, IA 50616Directions: Park at Riverside Park next to the library.Latitude: 43.06429816386996Longitude: -92.67646500635986
Wave Details
Characteristics
0-600: Too shallow for much surfing.
600-1800: Can be fun for surfing if it’s green. Inflatables and short fins below 1500cfs.
1800-3500: Best range. Can get nice and glassy. Walk right up and hop or bomb drop in.
3500-5500: A foamy wave-ish hole.
5500-8000: Still a wave-ish hole but catch on the fly (eddy access disappears).
8000-10,000: A beginner wave forms far river-right, but access is challenging as you have to paddle/pull yourself up through willows in the water.
~11,000+: It tends to flatten out.
Weather in Charles City, Iowa
Spot Location
More on Tew Shanez
Links:
https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/10267/main