Nate, tell us a bit about your background …

I am 25 years old from Cincinnati, OH and have been living in Montana since 2011. I started messing around with cameras and editing in middle school and have expanded that over the years to skiing, astrophotography, and river photography.

Describe your photographic style. What story do you try to capture in your imagery? What’s your philosophy?

I try to capture not only the sport of surfing but the natural beauty that surrounds the rivers we have in Montana and Idaho. My philosophy is simple, shoot as much as I can and meet new people along the way.

Prime time at Pipeline Wave on the Lochsa River

What are some of your favorite images you captured and why?

Cam Fuller May 2017 on Pipeline Wave, Lochsa River. Cam is an excellent surfer and has been progressing the sport of river surfing out of Missoula.

What’s the hardest bit about shooting river surfers?

I’v never found it to be that hard. I just try to get out there and have a good time with my friends.

What’s the best thing about your shooting river surfers?

I enjoy being around the people involved in this industry.

What is your favourite place to snap?

Pipeline on the Lochsa. It is located in the heart of the Bitterroot Mountains with incredible scenery everywhere.

What kind of gear do you use? What is your “weapon of choice”?

I shoot with a Nikon D7200 and keep it protected with a 1300 series Pelican Case.

What makes a great river surf photo in your opinion?

Being in the right place at the right time. Location is everything with my photography.

Who are your favourite river surfers?

KB with Strongwater Surfboards. Cam Fuller, Kevin Donachie, Grant Larson.

What kind of projects and trips are on your agenda for this year?

Be looking out for a short film at the end of the year.

Do you have a website, where can we see your photos?

I am active on instagram @natepmeyer

A last word?

“Back off war child … seriously”

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Spot Details

Country: USA
Nearest town/city: Missoula, Montana
River: Clark Fork River
Address: Milwaukee Trail, Caras Park
Directions: Located downtown near the Higgins St. Bridge next to the Wilma Theatre and Caras Park
Nearest Surfshops: Strongwater MTN Surf Co
Latitude: 46.8687363
Longitude: -113.9973145

Wave Details

Characteristics

At 900 cfs – 3,500 cfs: Middle Brennan’s is a small V-shape wave. It is the local summer wave. It’s great for beginners, but still worth it for experts. Slower moving water & easy swimming make this a great beginner spot.

• Hazards: Shallow wave, rocks
• Time of Year: Summer, Fall, Winter
• Water Temp: Trunks in the summer; 4/3 – 5/4 hooded neoprene in the fall/winter

At 3,500 cfs – 6000 cfs: Main Brennan’s is a nice waist high wave. It takes some practice, but once you figure out how to maintain speed this wave rips. Tricky entry makes this wave more on the expert side. Still fun for beginners to go for it!

• Hazards: Shallow entry, rocks
• Time of Year: Spring, Early summer
• Water Temp: 3/2 – 4/3 neoprene

At 6,000 cfs – 14,000 cfs: Middle Brennan’s is the spot to be. Main Brennan’s is surf-able at these levels, but is flatter & foamier. The middle wave picks up in size and shape at these higher levels. There is an island on surfer’s right that submerges at higher water levels. When this happens it make a nice steep right shoulder, awesome for performance surfing. The wave is located in the middle of the river and can be difficult for beginners to access at these flows. Also requires good swim conditioning.

• Hazards: Strong current, rocks, logs
• Time of Year: Spring
• Water Temp: 4/3 – 5/4 neoprene

At 14,000 cfs – 22,000 cfs: Main & Middle Brennan’s are rip-able. There is even a set of ride-able waves that form behind the Middle Wave above 19,500 cfs. Brennan’s is a surf wave playground at these higher flows. The waves are friendly, but prepare to be in good swimming shape. The water is moving fast at these flows & with less eddies you can be in for a swim.

• Hazards: Strong current, rocks, brushy banks, and logs coming down from upriver
• Time of Year: Spring
• Water temp: 4/3 – 5/4 neoprene

Conditions

Brennan’s wave is surfable all year round, see water levels above.

Weather in Missoula, Montana

Today 09/02 High 26° / Low 7°

Tomorrow 09/03 High 25° / Low 7°

Tuesday 09/04 High 24° / Low 7°

Spot Location

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River Surfing in Montana, Missoula

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