Amazing Dolphins Surfing Waves in Western Australia

The coral coast of Western Australia is home to a vast array of marine life. From giant humpback whales on migration to the smallest of coral critters. With such diverse ecosystem it’s no surprise that large pods of dolphins are no strangers to this coast line. Dolphins are incredibly intelligent, social and playful mammals. They have been known to ride bows and wakes of boats as well as waves.
There’s a large pod of dolphins that often frequents a bay with a peeling left point in the middle of the coral coast. On the days when the swell is pumping these dolphins have been known to swing on a wave or two. They're comfortable taking off on waves as a large pod or even sharing a wave with their human wave riding counterparts.
I've several days filming at this spot where the dolphins and humans like to flock to. Over this time I've been lucky enough to capture them from land and air showing off their skills. This video shows how they love to tear down the line, harnessing energy from the wave. They seamlessly weave between one another, project themselves into the air and kickout the waves with beautiful synchronicity and grace.
Music: M83 - Colouring the Void

[@jpman9795]

Only a very intelligent wild creature would surf waves just for the pure enjoyment of it. Shows just how smart they are.

[@00calimon]

Seals surf waves too.

[@BMW_Z4idiot]

So who are you to call other animals intelligent? Skunks think you're unintelligent because your farts aren't as stinky as their sprays, right?

[@jefffranklin2779]

I think also it shows how little we know

[@Ripen3]

​@@BMW_Z4idiotdo they? I agree, this shows how intelligent dolphins are.

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

Most animals play as we human animals do. I've seen crows sliding down snowy rooftops or icy car windshields on purpose, cows and bulls rolling balls around on the ground, a chicken and playing with a stuffed Barney toy, etc.

[@CharlotteDooley]

My 3 year old son requests this video every night before bed. It is everything.

[@Alasdair_Evans]

That's amazing, I'm glad your little boy loves it! Thanks for sharing :)

[@Fomites]

Thanks for relating that - he has an interesting life ahead of him! And is probably a lovely person 🙂. You are a lucky parent and probably have something to do with his love of this video. Kudos.

[@annsowers4591]

What a beautiful sight our maker has created! He does not disappoint.

[@Moontess]

On my visit to WA last year, I was walking along the coast when I spotted a pod of dolphins surfing the waves over and over again. Their joy in the moment was so obvious and I ended up watching them for 30 mins. It was mesmerising to watch.

[@josephinebennington7247]

Love the final mass coordinated U turn and break out.

[@lawrencebutler7016]

wonder if they follow the same coordination rules as birds in a flock

[@josephinebennington7247]

@@lawrencebutler7016 . In which case you need more than 7 individuals. I have my doubts that they are that controlled by instinct.

[@ReMavlis]

@@josephinebennington7247 in a way. It could be a form of sub-conscious flow state. There's a great book on it called Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler 👍🏼

[@schwa3507]

They saw the reef and turned around so they could all jump out the back and get air.. all for fun, they just do it often and know where it gets shallow :)

[@sandramorey2529]

Beautiful! On Big Island in 2000 in Puna we saw a dozen green sea turtles surfing in a wave just off shore. Seeing things like this stays with you.

[@Andy-vl3sm]

I live in Big Island it’s the best. 🤙

[@Alasdair_Evans]

That's amazing, what an experience!

[@friotaiocht101]

They are so cool to watch.... just cutting through those waves in unison making it look so easy... gorgeous creatures...

[@tr_g]

REALY AMAZING! And the ending!? Thank you for this beautiful video. Greetings from Perth. Side note: when you look at humans surfing they wobble but dolphins and orca are JUST STEADY. Mighty in its beauty.

[@PleaseDontEatAnimals]

I was lucky enough to see dolphins wave surfing in person--it's magical! Have yet to see a whale in person though...🐳

[@JosePedroSantos777]

Just simply beautifull! Thanks for sharing!

[@lonewolf36s]

there are few creatures on this planet , that we align with mentally. Same wavelength, and i don't mean water. Dolphins are one, dogs are another. I find it so fascinating. Great video, just need like 30 minutes more footage :)

[@See_Life]

Very beautiful.., they are our soul family - the absolute embodiment of freedom and joy of being 🙂🐬🐳🌸🌺

[@CharlieDontSurf1006]

I want to live there. This is one thing in life you'll never get tired of watching. At least I will never get tired of watching it. Being in the water when this happens is like Magic.

[@hzauke]

This kinda hit me in the feels. Beautiful video. Allllllmost teared up. You almost got me. Thanks for making and sharing this!!

[@Rawmel84]

Beautiful majestic animals !

[@sharongoodsell9341]

The way they turn themselves back after catching the🌊🌊🌊 is brilliant,

[@mariarohmer2374]

Gorgeous footage!🥰This made me so happy, thank you!✨👏🏽

[@justincrediblelife]

amazing footage! and incredible filming to follow them with such precision!

[@sallyhildreth3663]

This is so beautiful!! ❤

[@Alasdair_Evans]

Thank you!

[@paulhomsy2751]

One of the finest videos I've seen on U Tube.

[@Alasdair_Evans]

Thanks Paul! I'm glad you liked it!

[@choupette_44]

Vos images sont envoûtantes et vos choix de musiques sont parfaits

[@josephinebennington7247]

At 0.50 a small fish head appears going up the wave face. Presumably feels it’s being hunted. “You’re ok pal, surf’s up, we’z flying”

[@rangerjaxmaxmay7742]

This is so lovely & languid why could the sound of surf & waves & nature not have been enough. Music is subjective & it is not relaxing of rsome of us, but thank you for the marvelous footage [on mute].

[@silaoven90]

I"m feeling happy seeing this❤

[@barthvader4930]

Amazing video. Perfect choice of music too.

[@Alasdair_Evans]

Thanks mate, glad you liked it!

[@karencolman1685]

Q belleza son increíbles!!🙌😍

[@constanzacortesantofagasta3824]

Que hermoso 🥺

[@adesias8113]

Whouaou ! C'est beau de les regarder nagés dans leurs habitats naturel 😊

[@Lilbebee07]

The last clip that shows them riding the wave to hunt was wild

[@schwa3507]

Too bad they were only doing it for fun and nothing more.. oh wait that’s why it’s even more beautiful

[@shj78492]

Breathtaking!

[@ReMavlis]

I want to come back as one of these 👌🏼

[@emjaybee2799]

Goosebumps,I feel better,thank you.

[@valentinadamian5403]

It's fantastically, unreal of beautiful! Thank you!

[@brecklinprime8643]

How on earth can anyone not like this video!!??

[@angieb8184]

Beautiful ❤

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

Magnificent!

[@lb1460]

Amazing

[@St.111]

Awesome!

[@simonv8279]

No clear understanding as to why they do this?...you explained this in the same paragraph..lol Brilliant capture Alasdair, and great soundtrack

[@WsprWndrr]

They are just having fun. Not everything must be explained by Mr. Darwin

[@ilovemysweeties]

reason: because they fxcking want to

[@elemfao500]

They invented surfing

[@maribethle6540]

so cool 🐬😊

[@Mar--Mar]

That is so cool!

[@Benjaminonyoutube]

Wow. THAT is surfing.

[@danielkissil1419]

Can’t believe these dudes just surf

[@billc2054]

Awesome! I would try to spell out something else but... they were great!!!

[@Alasdair_Evans]

Thanks Bill, it's always great when the dolphins come to play!

[@rosapires3890]

Lindo fantástico 👍

[@Ripen3]

Looks to me like they're jumping. This is their only chance to make high jumps. See how the last wave of dolphins turn and jump at the highest point in the end of the video. They deffinitely are having fun either way

[@Benjaminonyoutube]

I think they're just all making individual decisions to go together, exactly like when a family leaves a restaurant. You can see from the video that they absolutely don't all agree at the same moment. I reckon it's just like when a soccer match finishes and the crowd knows it has to go. It's not an instant thing at all, even though it looks pretty quick, like with this footage. It's all individual decisions. Really nice. They're absolutely as individual as people and so many other creatures, a trillion percent certain, zero question. I absolutely can't imagine what sort of idiot would think that was some sort of surprise. ..What do people think lives in animals??? Life. Individual. Of course. Bird chicks are like it if you're observant enough.

[@remasonwahyudi9393]

this will be perfect video for visiting aussi

[@NOBODY-xs4vc]

JUST BEAUTIFUL

[@Alasdair_Evans]

They really are. Just beautiful animals

[@ssnu4668]

Wow❤

[@kezgough6598]

Really beautiful! Thanks for sharing:)

[@Alasdair_Evans]

My pleasure 😊 Thanks for watching

[@cookie211270]

Beautiful 💙

[@MrMyMirror]

wow

[@lawrencebutler7016]

majestic

[@derrickrr5516]

Looks like they put on the brakes when they reached murky water at the end of the video.

[@WaddleAero]

Amazing!!! Who down votes this!!!

[@MHB48615]

No tow-ins required for these guys.

[@jaro7798]

😍

[@jflrz9461]

I. L❤ve this

[@Alasdair_Evans]

I always love filming the dolphins having fun!

[@josephinebennington7247]

Would it not be great to high 5 a dolphin? Yeah buddy, go!!

[@bottom_lizard192]

One of the scariest mammals in the water

[@jamesbadham9665]

Hey guys! Wanna go share some waves?

[@rene29200]

❤️😻😎🐬👍

[@tomderer460]

Song?

[@AlexisOmnis]

Coloring the void by M83. Check out Outro & Moonchild by them too 👌 🤯

[@HeavymetalHylian]

I hope I'm reincarnated as a dolphin

[@psychiatry-is-eugenics]

Oceans are dying from