The main reservoir release gate will be reduced from 800 cfs to 750 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain at 5 cfs today, Sunday, June 23, 2024.
RRP: Sixx is still blown out (despite 50cfs lower from yesterday) except for maybe longboards, bodyboards, and surfmats. Big Benni’s is the premier local spot to surf. Chiclets is probably a hole.
Other Metro-Denver: Beavers (might be blown out and also might be too dangerous). Trestles is surfable. 16th is kind of surfable. Dave’s Wave is blown out. Bingo Wave is surfable (be very careful).
Scout: Sand bags were added again to help clean up the wave. Still a big wave with crazy swims out the back, and is for surfers with strong river skills.
Pueblo: Levee waves 3 & 4 are likely looking good…. P-towns new wave at City Park now has both channels above up-river sending water to it and the new wave was surfed at 3,000cfs yesterday. Is not a beginners wave, face gets green and stands up at times for fast moving water and fast turns but the wave also boils out at times. Rides were up to two minutes long. Swims are hard but should be able to get out by the time you get to the pedestrian bridge. Eddy service is questionable and top entry is sketch (can get pinned up top so don’t attempt that especially if you have a leash). Basically P-town new wave is hard to get over to from the shore and hard to surf unless you know what you are doing; but the fact it was test surfable at 3,000 is very promising.
River Surfing Tip: Think before you surf at these higher flows.. Take your time to evaluate; the wave, down river, entry/exits, and look for any hazards. Don’t let your short time schedule (as in lack of time) force you into a wave before taking all dangers into consideration including flows, wave conditions, and your equipment. Don’t want to rush blindly into what could be a dangerous or deadly situation.
Have fun but to so wisely.
LBK
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