The bore tide is a huge wave or series of waves. This one moves down Turnagain Arm, outside of Anchorage, forming only after extreme low tides around the full or new moon when there is a +/- 27 foot differential between the high and low. Conditions are pretty specific for its formation. The wave is 6 to 10 feet tall here and can move as fast as 10 to 15 mph. These guys look like they are having a great time and enjoying the scenery on a gorgeous day.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Surfing in Alaska
Surfing the bore tide in Turnagain Arm. Really!
The bore tide is a huge wave or series of waves. This one moves down Turnagain Arm, outside of Anchorage, forming only after extreme low tides around the full or new moon when there is a +/- 27 foot differential between the high and low. Conditions are pretty specific for its formation. The wave is 6 to 10 feet tall here and can move as fast as 10 to 15 mph. These guys look like they are having a great time and enjoying the scenery on a gorgeous day.
The bore tide is a huge wave or series of waves. This one moves down Turnagain Arm, outside of Anchorage, forming only after extreme low tides around the full or new moon when there is a +/- 27 foot differential between the high and low. Conditions are pretty specific for its formation. The wave is 6 to 10 feet tall here and can move as fast as 10 to 15 mph. These guys look like they are having a great time and enjoying the scenery on a gorgeous day.
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