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Country: USA, North America
Nearest town/city: Charles City, Iowa
River: Cedar River
Address: 106 Chapel Ln, Charles City, IA 50616
Directions: Park at Riverside Park next to the library.
Latitude: 43.064925
Longitude: -92.677792

Wave Details

Characteristics

0-400: Low. Use inflatable with short fins. A little tricky staying in the wave at this level for novice surfers. Not much carving at these levels.

400-700: Low but easier to catch, mild carving. Stick with inflatables.

700-1500: The wave is about 2.5-3ft tall, 25ft wide and pure glass! This is the best for riversurfing/sup surfing. Hardboards work around 1000cfs. Get’s nice and glassy. Great level to learn at.

1500-3500: On the higher end of this range riversurfing/sup surfing is great on DD Wave in the pocket

3500-5500: High. Secondary wave of DD can be accessed river left, but is a bit tricky.

5500+: Extremely high, Above 5500 eddy access is mostly gone for all features. Some drop in play possible and some secondary waves are eddy accessible but change moment to moment.

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Links:

https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/10267/main

http://ccwhitewater.com/

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Country: USA, North America
Nearest town/city: Montrose, Colorado
River: Uncompahgre River
Address: River Bottom Drive Montrose, Colorado
Directions: Park at Baldridge Park
Latitude: 38.4641685
Longitude: -107.8790436

Wave Details

Characteristics

Waves on thru 5 work great at 200 to 700 CFS. Over 700 CFS, waves 4 and 5 are best. Season is mid April thru October most years. Best beginner to advanced park anywhere.

Conditions

Check today’s estimated flow here.
Contact Montrose Kayak and Surf at 970-249-8730 for current conditions and equipment needs.

Tips

Check out the interactive wave map of Montrose Park.

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Country: Canada
Nearest town/city: Calgary
River: Lower Kananaskis River
Address: Canoe Meadows, Kananaskis, Alberta Canada
Latitude: 51.052207
Longitude: -115.018777

Wave Details

Characteristics

Wave works all year. The wave is a smooth left that is best on a high volume long board or SUP. Very relaxed and cruisy.

Dangers

Read the safety information on AlbertaRiverSurfing.com.

River Gauge

Weather in Calgary

Today 09/02 High 21° / Low 7°

Tomorrow 09/03 High 14° / Low 2°

Tuesday 09/04 High 14° / Low 3°

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Country: France
Nearest town/city: Lyon, France
River: Rhône
Directions: Near Lyon, go to PARC de Miribel-Jonage (exit 4 on the A42-E611). In the roundabout take the exit to Centers Equestres (the first exit when you come from Lyon). Drive one kilometer to a second roundabout and take the second exit. You can park at your right hand side. The wave is just 100 meters down, but you need to walk.
Latitude: 45.81315083422523
Longitude: 4.933477251942236

Wave Details

Characteristics

The wave can by surfed at high water levels on the Rhône River. Check the level with the “River App” at Perrache Station (minimum flow: 800m3/s).

Dangers

Be aware of large trees after extreme rainfall. Powerful stream.

Tips

To exit the wave, flow down with the stream, there is a little beach on the left, approximately 100 after the wave.

Weather in Lyon, France

Sunday 09/02 High 24° / Low 13°

Tomorrow 09/03 High 26° / Low 13°

Tuesday 09/04 High 28° / Low 14°

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Photos of Little Horses: http://www.greentouchpicture.eu/Galerie/riversurflyon/

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Country: France
Nearest town/city: Saint-Martin-de-Crau, France
River: Canal du craponne
Address: 13310 Saint-Martin-de-Crau, South of France
Directions: Drive from Salon-de-Provence to Saint-Martin-de-Crau, via the D113, a national road parallel to the A54 highway (and avoid the toll :-) ). After a couple of miles you will see on you right a truck stop called “Cabane Bambou”, 100 meters from there on the right just turn in the first street. Continue that street, driving along the canal for about 2 km and you will see the bridge in the sharp right turn. Plenty of parking space right next to the wave.
Latitude: 43.6567993
Longitude: 4.8857074

Wave Details

Characteristics

Narrow, during summer times always surfable due to constant flow. Good spot for beginners.

Tips

As the canal is narrow (about 4 meters) and it is made of concrete, cheap foamies are the preferred board choice. Below the wave itself, it is just a smooth metal slate so nothing to hit but after a couple of meters it are round stones. Just drift 10 meters and swim to the side, you can then stand up and just walk out. Easy to get in when you’re regular (wave is best on left side) but as goofy you want to drop in.

Weather in Saint-Martin-de-Crau, France

Sunday 09/02 High 26° / Low 15°

Tomorrow 09/03 High 29° / Low 16°

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Country: France
Nearest town/city: Salon-de-Provence, France
River: Canal du congrès
Address: Chemin du Regirau, 13430 Eyguières, France
Directions: Between Salon de Provence and Eyguières, take the turn to go to camping Nostradamus and drive passed it. 500 meters further on the left you can cross the little bridge (yes, it does hold a car) and you can park on the bank near the spot.
Latitude: 43.6694641
Longitude: 5.0473566

Wave Details

Characteristics

The wave it always surfable as it is an irrigation canal and the water level is consistent all year long. the river has a drop of about 1.4 meter. The water runs over a iron slate so perfectly flat and straight. The wave itself is due to breaking on the stones at the end of the slate but we will still install a flat to have the perfect wave.

Dangers

You can get in the water on the right side of the wave. The slate is flat but the water is pretty shallow. The underground is just big (20 cm) rocks. Very easy getting in and out.

Weather in Salon-de-Provence, France

Sunday 09/02 High 27° / Low 13°

Tomorrow 09/03 High 28° / Low 14°

Tuesday 09/04 High 29° / Low 15°

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Beaver Wave is right on the edge of downtown. It is the epitome of urban surfing. The sound of cars humming by on the highway is a soundtrack for your surf session. The water is warm and nasty. I only wear neoprene to protect myself from the shallow rocks and the trash floating around in the eddylines.

Beaver Wave is the epitome of urban surfing

You would think a species who depends on clean water for survival would be a little bit more interested in preserving our waterways. It is clear to me from the riverbed that if it is out of sight, it is out of mind. Not only do we depend on the waterways for clean drinking water but farmers downriver use this same water for crops that we eat. Personally I wouldn’t want my food watered with this sludge. I barely want to surf in it!

We need to have a positive impact on the environment to preserve the earth for future generations to enjoy. I want my kids to be able to enjoy surfing clean water no matter where they chose to catch waves (river or ocean). Just remember to try and leave a zero carbon footprint at your surf spots. Pack in what you pack out! If you have time pick up some trash at whatever location you surf. Leave your local surf spot cleaner than when you arrived.

Surf and take care of the earth.

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Florence has been a go to spot for most the front range locals in Colorado. The drive is really simple and the wave is easy to find. The wave can be surfed as low as 400 CFS. The prime flow for shortboarding is 1,000-1,200 CFS. It is in the Desert so the weather is typically pretty warm. The water temp is cool but feels perfect with the warm air temps.

Staircase wave is Buena Vista is an iconic wave in the SUP surfing world. This wave is pretty soft on a shortboard so it is going to require a board with some volume even at the higher flows. I had a lot of luck on it with my inflatable surfboard. Prime surfing flow on this wave is anything above 1,400 CFS. The altitude is 9,000 FT above sea level so be prepared to suck wind in between every ride.

One thing that I am lucky to have for the lower flows is my inflatable surfboard. The thing surfs rail to rail amazing and has a ton of volume so it can pretty much surf anything! Look for my next vlog I will be surfing my inflatable surfboard in Golden Colorado!

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Glenwood Wave

Glenwood Wave is one of the most iconic river waves in the sport. Show any river surfer anywhere a picture of the wave and they can tell you where it is. Just in case you are new to the sport this wave is located in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. The wave is river wide and surfers left is a long board style wave and surfers right is more of a short board style wave. Ideal flow for this wave is 15,000-24,000 CFS. You can even check this wave out live on http://www.coloradowebcam.net.

Glenwood Wave, Colorado

Scout Wave

Scout Wave is easily some of the best surfing in the state. This wave is located in Salida, Colorado. If you follow the Badfish team you have seen this wave. This wave is great for SUPs and short boards! If you are looking for a wave to learn and practice new tricks this is one of the best spots. The ideal flow for this wave is X.

Scout Wave, Colorado

Pueblo Wave

Pueblo, Colorado is home to one of the most unique surf parks around. Surfers Right is lined with a huge wall full of some bad ass graffiti. Hole 3 has a mural of a dragon and the grim reaper. Tell me pictures with that in the back drop don’t grab peoples attention. An ideal flow for this wave is 1,100-4,000 CFS.

Pueblo Wave, Colorado

Miracle Wave

Miracle Wave on the front range is just that, a miracle. Years could pass and this wave will not break. When it breaks it is amazing. It is a river wide wave with a pocket on each side. With a long enough board you can connect the pocket and surf the whole wave! This wave starts breaking at 1,000 CFS. The higher the flow gets, The better the wave gets.

Miracle Wave, Colorado

Benihana’s Wave

Benihana’s Wave is hands down the best wave in the state! Don’t underestimate the size of this wave is the pictures. It is much, much more than just a small tongue. This wave is helping expand the river surfing culture in Colorado. This wave is adjustable and can be dialed in depending on what the flow is. Ben Nielson designed the wave and it will be a game changer for the growth of the sport. This wave is on point between 200-400 CFS.

Benihana’s Wave, Colorado

Benihana’s Wave, Colorado

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Country: USA
Nearest town/city: Bend, Oregon
River: Deschutes River
Address: 166 SW Shevlin-Hixon Dr, Bend, Oregon 97702
Directions: Located north of the Colorado Avenue Bridge. Viewing is available on the pedestrian bridge and on the east side of the river and at McKay Park. Parking is available on public streets or at Miller’s Landing Park.
Latitude: 40.9408646
Longitude: -58.7430038

Wave Details

Characteristics

Glassy, steep, wide surf wave
Width: 40′ (12m)
Wave Height: 3’ (1m)
Adjustable: Yes
Ideal for shortboards

Conditions

Flow range: 200 to 1,000+ cfs (5 to 30 cms)
The ideal flow is right around or below 1,000 cfs and the wave gets steep and full green shoulder to shoulder
Current conditions can be checked here

Dangers

Helmets (especially when water drops below 900 CFS) and PFDs are recommended.
Be careful when using leashes, they can get caught on underwater objects. If you wear a leash, make sure it has a quick release.

Tips

Watch people surf on the live webcam.
Here’s another live webcam of the wave in Bend.

Weather in Bend, Oregon

Today 09/02 High 28° / Low 10°

Tomorrow 09/03 High 27° / Low 8°

Tuesday 09/04 High 28° / Low 9°

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Bend Videos

Aerial perspective on Bend’s river wave

Gerry Lopez river surfing Bend

More on Bend

Bend Whitewater Park on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BendWhitewaterPark/

Current conditions
http://www.bendparksandrec.org/bend-whitewater-park/water-wave-conditions/ 

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