Backwash Surfing

[BoMan]

I always bring a body board when it’s too hollow for my longboard skills or to skim after a sesh….but I’ve never tried this. Have you?

[dtc]

that looks quite fun but you dont want to do this

https://www.instagram.com/p/BMFUWmeDcFD ... lams&hl=en

[oldmansurfer]

I have played around in backwash but nothing as big as that. Long ago I would occasionally make a running jump with surfboard from the beach then stand and ride the backwash out for several yards in relative to that tiny backwash.

[BoMan]

Think I'll pass on this one.

[oldmansurfer]

http://www.surfingmagazine.com/video/josh-kerr-backwash-boys/#H9Q8prdkksSsZWkz.97 Some more backwash fun

[billie_morini]

haven't seen backwash that explosive. But, I have surfed backwash 1/3 the way to the outback at Santa CruZ's 38th street at high tide. The waves bounce back off the rock cliff and it's ride-able while standing. Quite a kick!

[BoMan]

Strong backwash can be destructive for surfers and the beach.

[oldmansurfer]

The lower photo above and the photo from a couple above look like they are at the Wedge

[BoMan]

Ocean Beach launch pad. (Right click + view image for the full effect)