We are in the middle of a strong rain storm that is predicted to last all day and subside early Sunday. Flows got real high last night and will likely happen again today. Water temp is in the low 50’s and will likely stay. You will need proper thick wetsuits to go out today 5/4 […]
Category: Salida, CO- Scout Wave
Scout Wave located in downtown Salida was re-constructed in 2022 to a green-faced and wide river wave. The wave surfs similar to Wave Sixx at RRP, though a bit flatter and not adjustable. Flow is best when approaching 400cfs. Upper end of flow is thought to be a 1,000cfs but that will be verified in 2023
Boogie Fest Meetup July 20 & 21, 2024 (Golden & Scout)
Mark it on your calendar and get a room reserved now for Sat/Sunday night in Salida (or day trip it) for bodyboard and surfmat meet-up Saturday July 20th at Golden and then Sunday July 21st. Event will include bodyboarding with six-time world champion bodyboarder Guilherme “GT” Tâmega and potentially other well known bodyboarders!! More information […]
Tribes and River Surfing
“Over the past 12 years, river surfing has exploded and it’s fair to say that in most whitewater parks around the Country, river surfers have become the dominant user group”, said Mike Harvey in recent article he penned for the American Whitewater association about his 23 years building whitewater parks and river waves. Mike Harvey […]
9/1/23 Lay-Day for Sixx Surf Jam Event (Chatfield remains at 100cfs)
Groundhog Day??? Check Chiclets!… Beavers, 16th, and Dave’s are surfable…. Low flow surf at Sixx? Kerry getting Scout today in increasingly crowded lineup! LBK
8/31/23 Lay-Day for Sixx Surf Jam Event (Chatfield increases from 80 cfs to 100 cfs, Thursday, August 31, 2023)
Back up 20cfs… Chiclets still might be fun. Beavers, 16th, and Dave’s are surfable…. Keep an on for low flow Sixx on the cam and gauge. Mike killing it at a very crowded Scout today! LBK
8/30/23 Lay-Day for Sixx Surf Jam Event (Chatfield release decreases from 100 cfs to 80 cfs)
What’s 20cfs between friends???? Well, please do tell Chatty water managers! Uggh Chiclets still might be fun. Beavers, 16th, and Dave’s are possible options. I’m headed to Scout late today for some last projected days of surf and hope to see 1 minute rides limits and equitable short side/long side sharing…. Or, we can do […]
PFD Controversy at Scout Wave & Beyond
“WE ARE CONCERNED THAT THE PFD REQUIREMENTS TO SURF THE SCOUT WAVE WILL SET BAD PRECEDENTS FOR RIVER SURFING STATEWIDE IN COLORADO…. This is not just a local issue to the Scout Wave in Salida!” On 8/11/2023 the Colorado Park and Wildlife (CPW) posted up signs at Scout Wave with requirements for Coast Guard Approved […]
Scout Wave News Article (Must Read/Listen)
While surfing the Scout Wave in Salida, I got a moment to thank Mike Harvey for the Scout Wave, speak with him about the future changes/repairs to the Scout Wave, and ask about his interview with Colorado Sun outdoor reporter (formerly w/ the Denver Post), Jason Blevins. Mike said that he was hesitant to be […]
Surf Forecast for Tuesday 7/11/23
DWR taketh and giveth cfs; Sixx turns off, Scout Wave turns on! Theoretically Sixx could be shaped and surfed at flows above 125cfs and currently RRP is at 150cfs. Sixx needs a tune-up but one of the waveshaper volunteers is out of town and the others shaper volunteers (you know, the ones who actually busted […]
Scout Blows-out 900’ish 5/16/23
Getting news that Scout just crumbled at 900. Bet Mike Harvey and crew are taking field notes and they will make adjustments in time (off season) but now we know the range of 350cfs to 900cfs. It is an impressive wave that will surely be improved upon. Read it here if you FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1140967102610838/permalink/9553755324665265/ PS, […]
The Denver Surf Report 