The main reservoir release gate will reduce to 75 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain at 5 cfs today, Friday, March 29, 2024. River Run Park (RRP): Surf will be non-existent at RRP with the downward Chatfield release to 75cfs. This will likely hold or go lower over the weekend. Monday might see some […]
Category: SURF FORECAST
We are in the know and give you the river flow info letting you know when the waves are surfable well before it hits the gauges. Scroll down for Chatfield Dam pre-release info and periodic detailed surf reports. Click on the headline/title to read the full surf report.
Chatfield Release Reduced to 90cfs March 28, 2024
The main reservoir release gate will reduce to 90 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain at 5 cfs today, Thursday, March 28, 2024. River Run Park (RRP): Surf will up for a lunch session if you hurry. Sixx was shaped by Adam yesterday and Lane surfed it this morning saying it was good on […]
Chatfield Release Remains at 120cfs March 27th
No change at Chatfield today. The main reservoir release gate will remain at 120 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain at 5 cfs today, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 River Run Park (RRP): Early spring surf is still here in metro-Denver. Sixx was surprisingly fun yesterday at like 150cfs +/-. Water temp will be a […]
No change at Chatfield today. The main reservoir release gate will remain at 120 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain at 5 cfs today, Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
Surf is still up. Need a bit more volume for Sixx or some hop in your turns. Chiclets is on fire!
Chatty to 125cfs
The main reservoir release gate will increase from 80 to 125 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain 5 cfs today, Monday, March 25, 2024. With the snow storm last night, look for very cold surf at RRP. Will need 5/3 wetsuit, hood, and thick booties and gloves. Chatfield reservoir pretty full so hopefully the […]
Denver Surf Reports starts up again since it is apparent most people are figuring it out and surfing RRP WITHOUT A LEASH (you don’t need at those waves)…
We had a good swell with the last storm but Chatty release is dialing back from 130cfs to 80cfs. This means Chiclets is still likely in play but Sixx is done for unless you got a quick lunch break. Keep an eye on the next storm hitting the front range (“FRange”) starting Sunday. PS, leashes […]
INDEFINITELY PAUSING PROMOTING RIVER SURFING
After much research, failed attempts for change of status quo, and self-reflection; I have decided to refrain from knowingly promoting river surfing due to river surfing’s unwittingly and knowingly negligent use of unsafe gear (in particular the use of quick release leashes and improperly designed personal floatation devices for river surfing). Quick Release Leashes Are […]
No change at Chatfield today. The main Chatfield Reservoir release gate will stay closed today with 4.87 cfs being released through the fish hatchery, Monday, December 4, 2023.
Ever wonder why Chatfiled releases a paltry 5cfs??? Well today it is for the fishies… Well make it exactly 4.87 cfs exactly, hahaha. Missing surfing with all you Denver Crew. Life is short, enjoy it, and enjoy each other. LBK
Local Surf Alert (Snowmelt Gutter Bump) 10/29/23
The snowstorm Sat/Sun dropped over 8 inches of snow in Metro Denver; and with a melt-off in the next day or so, we might see some surf. Keep an eye on the RRP gauge and Sixx Poll Cam for some very cold surf. Beaver’s looked surfable Sunday and Dave’s Wave has some flow pushing toward […]
Winter River Surfing Forecast 2023/24 (You Can Surf It!!!…)
RIVER SURFING FORECAST & NEWS: Yes the river surfing season for 2023 is for the most part over. Though we have a handful of diehards who will likely pull off a full year of surfing every month in 2023. Are you one of those insane enough to have surfed every month in 2023? Or you […]
The Denver Surf Report 