USACE performing a periodic inspection of Chatfield Dam today at 13:00 MDT. At this time the release will be cut back to 0 cfs for a 3-4 hour period. The releases from the manifold will continue during this time. This will allow a group of 9 people to inspect the flood conduit, service gates, and […]
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 reduced to 450 cfs at 10:45am 6/6/23
Brent at 12:45pm, made it sound all personal like, “Hi, All – Release at Chatfield was reduced to 450 cfs at 10:45am today, June 6, 2023….” Kind of a cool cat if you ask us. LBK
Surf Report Tue AM 6/6/23
Sixx? Big-Benni’s Keep an eye on the gauges and hope to get a Chatty update for ya soon!
Chatfield stays at 577cfs Mon 6/5/23- Sixx is possible!
Watch Sixx! Benni’s will be FUN, FUN, FUN… RRP Gauge is dropping: https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Stations/PLAUNICO?params=DISCHRG Watch the pole cam: https://www.senserasystems.com/public/embed/3M7824646H83 Love how Brent said it for today, “No gate change today. The Chatfield Reservoir release will stay at 577cfs“. Guess the official term is “Gates” instead of spigot, hahaha. Go surfing. LBD
Chatfield increased from 450 cfs to 580 cfs today, Sunday, 6/4/23.
Benni’s is ripping good right now and will just get better! Sixx will most likely be out of play. LBK
Surf Report Sunday AM 6/4/23 Sixx or Benni’s?
Sixx is apparently real good this AM. Though rain in the area will keep Sixx on the edge of good surf or blown out. Big Benni’s will be your best bet with consistent surf all day. We guess Chatty release remains about the same but will update if any changes are made. Keep an eye […]
Chatfield release increased from 310 cfs to 450 cfs today, Saturday, June 3, 2023.
Surf gets stronger. Look for great surf at Sixx and Big Benni’s all day long into early Sunday!
Chatfield was increased from 190 cfs to 310 cfs 12:15 pm, Fri, June 2, 2023
Look for strong surf to hit Sixx about 3pm or so.
Surf Update 6/1/23 2:30pm
The Bring an open mind and learn to surf the lower flow!
Chatfield reduced from 260 cfs to 190 cfs 10:30 am, Thur 6/1/2023
Mr. Freepik say’s, “It will still be surfbable at Sixx. Chiclet’s should be cleaning up. Though, Benni’s will drop out of play about 1pm. Get ready for some steeper Sixx that is fun to surf….“ Keep an eye out for late shower rain bumps in an abnormally wet June this year. LBK