Albany Artificial Surf Reef Project - No Subtitles

[@kenwarden6371]

Gotta love Aussies, "we don't have a good surf spot within a 30 min drive". "We need to build a killer reef". I'm looking forward to your success!

[@gianni.santi.]

Is it still there?

[@DrNoth]

I thought about this over 20 years ago. I'm glad someone is doing it.

[@markle_11]

Amazing! Artificial reefs are fast becoming a big thing and are the way of the future in my opinion. The benefits they have in terms of coastal protection and erosion mitigation is great! Additionally they are completely hidden from view and do not interfere with the natural beauty of the beach. AND they have the potential to be a great break and a spot to snorkel/spearfish. The latter two can be great tourist attractions for a coastal community.

[@miraclemansgarage5647]

They do Interfere with the natural beauty as there not natural FFS you really need to do more reading before having an opinion...

[@markle_11]

@@miraclemansgarage5647 send me the reading big dog

[@chickenjoe9832]

@@miraclemansgarage5647 They are underwater so you cant see them :)

[@gianni.santi.]

@@miraclemansgarage5647 What's the difference between the corals that conservationists plant in the great barrier reef?

[@mitseraffej5812]

Over a decade ago an artificial surf reef was constructed at Mount Maunganui, New Zealand. It was a complete and utter failure, waves were almost impossible to surf and even if you could successfully get into one it was over and done with in seconds. Hopefully the designers of this proposal have a better understanding of how nature works.

[@slothwan]

Fantastic news. But, we're not exactly short on world class left hand waves in WA. Why not build a right-hander?

[@Elraurko]

Would have to do with the way we are geographically situated. With the majority of swells pushing up from the south west and the way W.A is shaped it lends itself to a perfect scenario for left hand breaks.

[@slothwan]

Albany's dominant swell is SSW

[@Elraurko]

Yeah just edited that, was thinking south west and wrote south east for some reason.

[@klawrence1yt]

@@Elraurko I know of a spot that has great lefts from nw swell in southern California. Seems like it would be possible to make a right hander down there.

[@noelwhittle7922]

....probably got that advice from a paid consultant who doesn't realise the vast majority of surfers are 'Natural' foot.

[@stevenwardrope1460]

I'm glad a council is investing in surfing/ making more surf spots. Just check out the south west, the crowds are getting worse. It would be great if the Mandurah council invested in an artificial reef. They were more than happy to build large developments right near the beach that impacted wave quality.

[@malibu188]

Great support and practice location for the Albany surf lifesaving club as well.

[@kimjohnson9737]

Good news! It will create a fantastic focus for Middleton Beach and provide recreational benefits for the large surfing population both local and visitors.

[@Nordic_Hell]

Why not make an A-frame? Still it's incredible.

[@toomuchfandango]

make it a grower, study the bottom of waves that grow on certain wave set angles. jakes for instance. the west angle bombs grow. they go from 2 ft to 5 ft no joke.

[@rockypoint_oficial]

great iniciative! the best way to improve coastal turism, congratulations!!

[@craigb4654]

Shouldn’t this be a left AND a right hand break

[@sinkingputts]

Did this ever get done?

[@grietvdl]

so you are going to make, what I can only describe as a fast food drive-thru for all the massive Great whites.

[@DaveWrealLocal]

Any update as of 2024?

[@marcusrwalker]

Very impressive, well done.

[@maximopalacios4047]

What software did you use to simulate the wave?

[@paulanwr1]

More places should do this

[@clarkewi]

Now THAT'S progress.

[@crcomments8509]

Hopefully it will be more successful than the one that was built at Boscombe in the U.K., millions of pounds waisted on it and not it is purely a reef for wildlife.

[@maximusmeridius3106]

So what happened?

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

A whole lot of "expert consultants " got rich, council paid some company a fortune to produce a slick video, the end

[@rodsawyer4449]

Not sure it is a good idea to play around with what has evolved over millions of years. Look at the problems seabreaks at Emu Point have caused. How will an artificial reef effect the rest of the coast line? Will it change the currents and cause more coastal erosion in some parts and dump more sand in others?

[@Tobself]

Sounds good, however, always need to be critical when there appears to be no disadvantage from such projects... What are the cons?

[@noelwhittle7922]

So the take-off zone will be 300 metres from the beach! Wow. Do people understand that? That's as far out as the take-off zone at Main Break at Margaret River, from the beach. That is not 'fun', especially on that coast. Also, dont repeat the blunder that happened at Cable Stations reef at Leighton where allegedly someone in the project hierarchy got cold feet about public injury & litigation and made a last minute change to make it deeper than designed, which is why it hardly breaks and is a failure.

[@lucianoluciano4632]

How is that going? Is it ready?

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

😂😂😂 it'll never be ready

[@lucianoluciano4632]

@@foilsaintfoils6071 why not

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

@@lucianoluciano4632 because they're not building it. 35 + years ago we started this process. Because of overwhelming support from ratepayers and the public, support which we generated btw, they were forced to justify their inaction. So they got funding, made a pretty webpage, employed consultants after consultants, talked some more rhetoric, and continued to do nothing. This video is just more of the same bs. Propaganda It's not any closer to existing than it was over 35 years ago.

[@lucianoluciano4632]

@@foilsaintfoils6071 thanks for the explanation

[@theavocadobus63]

great project!

[@joshgover1629]

The mcsurfer drive through shark feeding project

[@burntreynoldsschilltime7108]

Awesome

[@hills97446]

I can't wait it looks like it going to be a killer reef and it's a left hander I must be dreaming. yew I'm frothing🤙

[@BlckCloud73]

Someone gets paid to design and build artificial reefs.....for surfing. I have made poor life decisions.

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

Yes, millions to be made, with no accountability or surf knowledge required. It's a dream gig if you can get it

[@nathanlotz4643]

150 mtrs of the beach on that coast is just a bit much to ask the public to deal with in relation to huge white sharks everywher and numerous deaths. ive surfed this whole coast alone many times and its spooky. ive seen plenty had my board hit from a 5mtr white. is there measures to improve safety in the water as a father its just seems risky. thats why i know live in manly

[@ggexpeditions867]

If I was there I would just copy skeleton bay or pipes reef

[@jellybaby9630]

Goofy Idea Right? No ,,, Left,, Go Left

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

😂😂😂🤙🏼

[@brookstownsley3533]

Forget the artificial reef worry about losing all your freedoms

[@paultarbotton4051]

Losing your freedoms? What has that got to do with an artificial reef ?

[@brookstownsley3533]

@@paultarbotton4051 Priorities

[@HighToneRanger]

thought the same thing, but im always up for a surf.

[@TRYITON01]

Wow short sighted approach. Fixed location single direction wave. Fixed subsurface structure that has proven to have detrimental change to the dynamic of inshore ocean currents. Many artificial reefs suffer damage on large swell events and then need to be repaired and or maintained. Reliant on wind and swell conditions for optimal performance. These drawbacks could easily be solved with 3 or 4 large pylons supporting floating surf reefs. Strategically positioned for different swell size and skill levels. Direction adjustable for wind and swell. Subsurface semi floating with minimal impact to seabed current flow and environment. Can be shark netted for added protection and peace of mind, especially in SW with GW migration paths following whales. Suggest that the council checks into Webber Surf Reefs, one of the lowest environment impact solutions that exists today. But highly unlikely they will, too many already vested interests and ego's that would poo poo it.

[@noelwhittle7922]

So how do you prevent someone getting washed under a floating structure? Have you thought this through?

[@jedi77palmer]

SW WA has a pretty consistent swell direction so that's not a problem.

[@ross5307]

Listening to all the “catch words” they use in this narrative make me sick to my stomach....

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

Propaganda 101. I thought the same! Even the ai voice is sickening

[@foilsaintfoils6071]

35 years of lobbying and all they have is this video, and empty pockets

[@nicmantzivis8978]

I had to laugh, People are complaining about a project that could possibly bring so much positives and we are sitting in South Africa complaining about theft and crime with no electricity every 4 hours!

[@boboharradine2673]

Sounds like a big fat waist of money

[@jellybaby9630]

BIG Sharks In Albany Water Is Freezing Cold

[@thomassquires135]

You need a cup of cement mate

[@jellybaby9630]

Ha Cheers Watch out for that big Whitey ..I'd say you have Big balls surfing there,,,but the Cold has shrunk them... I Have surfed there Saw BIG White ,,long paddle with that thing chasing

[@tzt1182]

@@jellybaby9630 Yep, that really happened.