Englishman Steve King set the record in 2013 – surfing 12.8 miles on the bore.įamously stating “We saw a couple of crocs which was scary. As with any tropical river – the murky waters are teeming with crocodiles! That hasn’t been enough to put off the thrill seekers that charge the bore each year. The Bono or 7 Ghosts as it’s known locally is found on the Kampar River and has run up to 60km inland, with a wave ranging from 13-20ft and traveling at 40kph. Both meet on the waves and race in front of thousands of fans. The frontier of paddleboards and long boards meet the tradition of the long narrow river boats. The two day festival plugs the region into the river and is a great celebration of the river and the wave. This October 14-16 marks the annual Tidal Bore Festival. Right in at the top of the list and for good reason. The World’s Top 7 Surfing Tidal Bores*:*Not in order! If you miss the leading wave, fear not the wave train runs upriver like a herd of buffalo. Paddle-boarders have the edge when it comes to catching the wave as they can get up to speed quicker. Larger, more powerful waves are best accessed by Jet-Ski and surfed in groups – at your own risk!! For smaller waves, it’s a matter of timing. How to surf a Tidal boreTidal bores occur during spring and flood tides in regions with large tidal ranges - where large bodies of water get compressed down narrow channels. All of which blend in seamlessly with the muddy watered wave!! Notwithstanding local hazards ranging from trees, logs, snakes, caimans and crocodiles. Where a typical wave lasts seconds, catching a wave on a tidal bores can last hours – on the same wave running inland. Surfing Tidal Bores Surfing tidal bores is no mean feat. ![]() They reach up to 30ft in height, travel at speeds close to 25mph and run up river for hours– could you stay on a wave that long? All range in wave height, frequency and distance. ![]() There are approximately 60 tidal bores in the world. Tidal bores are natural phenomenon’s that occur when in few places around the globe on spring tides. Seeking alternatives to the cold water and short weekends? Thinking about your next surf holiday ? Or merely looking for inspiration? Then look no further. We are in the middle of the Autumnal Equinox and that could only mean one thing: It’s that time when people start surfing tidal bores.
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