Historic Blacks Beach XXL San Diego 20-25ft Surf

[@OTCZeke]

Such an Epic Day! I’m Glad you Came! & More to come the next couple days too👊🙌

[@chasecarter1170]

The bay calls the day! Supplying Ben with that Philly 10'2 gun, that was a perfect board for him man, he was ripping epic on that thing! Supply and demand, you supplied the board Gravy demands the dreamers!

[@caseyfaust8998]

Reality looking like the dream you dreamt could be your reality? It’s working!

[@knockharder3554]

Zeke!!!!!

[@ethanhattersley8854]

Yah Zeke !!?

[@watermantribe]

Epic blacks! 🌊🔥

[@50yroldgrom]

The dolphin watching you ,sharing your stoke was one of the greatest clips ever. You were charging for the dream! Yeah Ben

[@BenGravyy]

Dolphins were awesome out there, thanks !!

[@jamieanderson1566]

I paused right at that moment, dolphin staring right into his eyes, tried to screen shot it but not that clever, incredible

[@pedrodelfino9493]

Glad to hear they are dolphins. I thought they were SoCal sharks!

[@joaorato77]

Obrigado pelo vídeo irmao ... q vibração senti daqui ... thanks

[@raddad10]

Surfed Blacks many times back in the day, I’ve never seen it pumping over 8’-10’. First time I surfed Blacks was back in 1976 at 15 yrs old. The walk down the cliffs of Torrey Pines with my Bonzer in hand was always brutal. Surf was generally good at Blacks but just up the road was Swamis’ with a right point break it rocked when the swell came in. BTW, we mustn’t over look the beautiful summer visuals as Blacks was a nudie beach where the collage girls could always be seen working on their tans. Yep…. back in the day. Thanks Ben Gravy

[@bmwgary]

Hawaii, Jersey Shore, Cali… killing the game 🤙 Much respect 🙌

[@DrRockso0]

I love the nerves these guys have on a big surf day. I love that feeling. Woot. Scared, excited, pumped.

[@therealjd1503]

Damn dude, you have been a straight mission for the last couple months. Nobody is riding more waves in more places than our boy Ben. Super inspiring, much love🤘🤘

[@thomasdaniel5308]

Word

[@tyson9419]

Nate Florence schools these goofballs

[@RefinedQualia]

@@tyson9419 Schools them how? He's a better surfer? Yeah maybe, hes top 10 in the world, but whats your point?

[@biosfearmag]

In high school, I paddled out to Blacks on a 10-12 foot day and thought I was going to die. Couldn't even imagine how gnarly this would be. Very heavy wave.

[@oliverlennard]

This is 8-10ft…

[@jennyco7709]

@@oliverlennard Bingo. not even close to 18-20

[@dontbescaredtohelp]

lmfao here come these guys. Everyone is riding a 10 ft plus sized gun. Look at some of the set wave shots. Easy 20-25 ft faces. No one would have a 10ft gun in 8 ft surf. I would love to see your 5-6 if this is 8 lol. They are also filming from the cliff at blacks, it throws the perspective off a bit. You would be shitting your pants if you paddled in this.@@jennyco7709

[@DiogenesOfCa]

@@oliverlennard Some of those waves are 15 feet.

[@oliverlennard]

@@DiogenesOfCa early morning before they paddle out

[@Sirmellowman]

dude Zeke is such a good partner in crime for you Ben. hes just so down for all the funny little stuff you are. you guys gotta work this combo way more!

[@johnrogers9481]

Yeah, great seeing buddies being buds! As we get old that is difficult to start and to maintain!

[@Kenny-ll7dn]

Ben so glad you got a taste of blacks pumping. Been surfing there from 1973 till 2015.had to quit surfing I'm 70 and time for you young studs to dominate . Back in the 1980s I was out on a similar day's as yours and was the furthest guy out and got thrashed in the spin cycle by a 30ft Rouge wave and almost drowned but survived to surf another day. A gnarly freaking break. Kd.

[@jywave1969]

Really stepping it up this year and sending it on the big waves. Look like you are really getting better all the time bro. Great video.

[@BenGravyy]

Thanks so much !!

[@chasecarter1170]

Ben living a helluva good life these days. Gotta love seeing one of the good guys winning. Bro you were riding that 10'2 Philadelphia rhino chaser gun like an absolute champion! That board looked like it was made for you and those kind of waves, and then the backwash rippers with the 10'2 , heavy claim!!! The dream keeps getting better and better man, keep riding that wave Gravy!

[@christianseibert4943]

Ben gravy is a breath of fresh air. Big stoke, modest, and charges hard.All the best to you

[@guillermotello294]

Yeeeeees Ben! Ending up 2023 big enough, thanks for your stoke and all the effort and love you put on everything you do and share. following you from 2016, got to watch 85 per cent of your youtube videos, podcast…thanks for sharing this journey, truly inspirational for me, love it. I hope I will meet you personally someday anywhere, any wave in the world.🏄🏼‍♂️ Wish you, Dennis and Jordan a joyful and healthy 2024🤙🏻

[@BobKramer]

Dude, picking off the biggest swells on all coasts! Blacks is heavy... scared the crap out of me back in the 80s! For the dream 😎🤙

[@krustysurfer]

Yup me too, broke my neck there, ❤ that spot 🔥 happy new year, aloha

[@Edward-u9f]

23:02

[@marcuspatriot1414]

The best part Ben is your riding little novelty waves everytime you come in from a 25’er 😂😂😂

[@lifeontherally]

Loved that you surfed novelty waves on a big wave day. Ben Gravy, bringing back the fun in surfing.

[@FXLRST513]

Surfed Blacks thru junior high and high school ... That wave is beautiful, the canyon blocks alot of the wind .. Sheet glass evening sessions are the best !

[@keithallison3756]

So mental!! Seeing you & Zeke throwing back & forth on all these vlogs is classic. Keep sending it boys!! 🤙🏼

[@FR-ze5sp]

Well ... or swell 😄when I lived there I down patrolled Swamis and Cardiff Reef for ten years and it was the legendary El Nino winter 97-98 ... we went to check out Blacks and it was the most memorable display I ever seen, it was bigger and very hard to make it outside, imagine paddling out on 9 footer long board ... Joel Tudor was on a red one (single fin I believe) and it was totally tearing it apart, coming down on a triple overhead face hanging five gracefully and stylish like he only could ... Just beautiful and I will never forget! Sorry dudes but I feel you were way too slow on those huge bulky guns🤙

[@dennisdain987]

Good to see people still having fun surfing. Not being so serious about it that you can't spend a few minutes riding the backwash. Thanks for sharing.

[@reggierico]

I haven't surfed in years, but what I remember about Blacks is that it is very hard paddling out and the waves are VERY powerful! Looks like a great, epic swell.

[@jimdoyel5044]

You guys were at the right place at the right time. Primo Blacks with just a handful of guys, little to no wind, and glassy. I'd say 6-7 hours pretty much all by yourselves makes a good day!

[@sMVshortMusicVideos]

Go Gravy! Go Zeke! My new favorite episode.

[@AndrewCooperr]

Man your turnaround on these videos is impressive. Pushing out content constantly like you do is definitely not easy, & your vlogs have been super sick lately. Cheers!

[@OTCZeke]

SD is OffTheChain👌⛓️

[@chadhanlon7104]

Blacks really lights up on low tides. I bet the afternoon was insane at north peak once the tide dropped. Still amazing to see Ben surf some massive waves in SD!

[@mikemoloney506]

Just like the old saying. Its not what you know its WHO you know. Ben is so right on saying. You are the man.. excellent surfing Ben. And an excellent guide Zeke. Its amazing to think how this all came about.. love watching this . Signed .. a 65 year old and retired surf rat

[@ExtraChrisP08]

Doesn't seem too long ago you were getting your first taste of big wave riding in the PNW and here you are charging 20ft Blacks with no problem. Love it.

[@Kevinsurfmore]

glad you hooked up w/ JZ, he is good guy and friend. The 10'2 did get you into a few, that others were not able. So stoked to see you in NJ (swell) (Northbore) swell and (LJ) 8'-10' swell.. Keep it going while you can!

[@chasecarter1170]

That gun was a perfect board for Ben honestly, he killed it on a few of those waves! Speed demon!

[@sarahjane4908]

I almost paddled out at SanO yesterday but realized this was beyond my skill level lol. Loved the video and all the dolphins. 😊

[@williammartin2842]

Smart to know your limits. Be safe.

[@thedudehi]

Dude I was just telling my buddy how you were at Scripps a couple months ago while we were watching the waves at blacks, couldn’t have imagined you were down there surfing those waves! You’re killing it

[@richardgrant9367]

Dude , your getting the dream handed to you on a daily bases ! Every door is swinging wide open for your bro , to the dream 👍🏽

[@framed166]

Dude the board Ben is riding is pretty sick, same with Zeke's. Wont lie I'm jelly!

[@gnilemcire]

I knew you’d be out here for this! Awesome! Yew🤙🏻

[@EduardToews]

What a legend, living his dream! ♥️

[@michaelkrentzin]

No doubt your skills are increasing. Your natural great style and your developing skills are really aligning nicely. Looking seriously good out there. Future big-wave competitions??? Just throwing it out there. Keep doing exactly what you're doing. Love it.

[@alexmacdonald258]

Primo waves guys, thanks for sharing it with us fossils! First time I rode Blacks, July of 1965, the water was so clear I couldn't tell where the water began and the air ended. Epic pearl on the first ride😱 It was like watching the "flying Wallendas"!!

[@CaseyWillax]

OUT THE BACK BOYS!

[@chrispetersen4863]

What a fun session... though it looks like that rhino chaser was harder to steer than grandma's old school bus! Fun as f watching you both out there and then comin gin grinning ear to ear! Pure stoke! Thanks for sharing it with us! For the dream! 🤙

[@katherinehayward4082]

So glad you made it out here for this!! For the Dream!!

[@slashtrio]

Mr. BG looking increasingly confident in the larger surf. 🔥👍🏼💪🏽🤙🏽

[@camaroness]

Love when zeke is on the channel

[@mikekaz7449]

The house is sick too!!!

[@wavehuntersjapan]

Your wingmen are making things more fun to watch :)

[@robertbailey4359]

The best VLOG you've done so far! From another South Jersey surfer, to another. You're doing good, my friend. Happy New Years!

[@njcav1]

That was great Ben! you got some great waves and rides, Thanks to Zeek for helping Ben out and hosting.

[@bwhit716]

Ben, out of all vids at Blacks on this epic swell, your session is the biggest, glassiest, with the longest barreling tubes. North Shore to epic Blacks within a few days, you’re livin’ the dream bro🏄

[@thomasdaniel5308]

Killer video! Have been hoping to see some coverage of this swell and glad you nailed it! Happy New Year Ben.

[@s2kjones]

Having gate access to the lower parking lot is a dream! My first memories of surfing Black's on a big(ish) day (10-12') was getting my ass kicked on the paddle out just to almost make the drop on a set wave, then being caught inside while a 5 wave set came through. Making the hike back up to the glider port was a rough one. Thanks for sparking the memories!

[@ZapDog43]

I am 62 and do not surf waves like this anymore (but I did) so I love the "Oh Mylanta" comment. Cracking me up!

[@didymostruespeal]

oh mighty gull.!!!! I was thinking. "what if Zeeke took Gravy out on huge Blacks yesterday. " then im like "na Gravys in Jerzey" STOKED this is EPIC

[@iLurq]

The way you were just soothing into those drop ins means you for sure had the right board

[@MABCME]

one of my favourite surfing related videos of the year for sure

[@michaelraiman573]

Pumping waves and you still have time for the novelty wave! Love it

[@toddbefield1100]

Gravy switching from novelty waves to big wave charging here...nicely done...along with that dolphin posing with you.

[@chakramonkeyrelax]

So great, reminds me of El Nino... late 80s, then late 90s... now the kids are learning what it was like back in the day, so happy for actual waves.

[@midliferising]

OMG, SUPER EPIC VLOG!!! I am so glad you got down there and scored some legendary rides!! Happy New Years Legend!!

[@therealjd1503]

Dude, the dolphins were just as stoked, so cool🤘🤘

[@Iwayne420]

You scored! Big Blacks with almost no one out! Epic!

[@JohnnygSawyer]

Dang Son, that's some huge freight trains at Blacks and you guys were slaying it ❣️ Semi Pro Gravy? I'm calling PRO all the way ❣️ You have surfed almost every major wave in the world in 2023. What an accomplishment and so much money in travel. Most of us would kill for that kind of life. I'm sure Jordan and Dennis miss you but, thank you for being in my home state and bringing that positive Nub Nation vibe ❣️ For the Dream ❣️🌊🏄🌴

[@jasonstruthchannelsearchin2670]

I was thinking in my head a few days ago that you would definitely be covering these waves.

[@Welcome_All--]

I could imagine you live streaming waves cross country from Hawaii to California with a board motor so you don't miss any along the way. Drinking red bulls.

[@brad7801]

That gun Zeke leant you is amazing Ben. What a winter. what a week or so. The way it's going, you'll be scoring in Hawaii in a few days again. You always for the dream, my man - you are living the dream brother. Are you posted up in Norrh Shore and for the winter, or are you back stateside?

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

Grew up in San Diego and have surfed some massive days at Blacks. Some of the best barrels ever and some of the biggest beat downs as well. Epic stuff!

[@thomassawicki2065]

You did super good , Ben. Great choice of equipment . The 10' 2'' gun got you in early and carved beautifully.

[@slowjamcdub]

What a sick video! Those dolphins and those waves are amazing! 🤙🏻

[@nathansackett6890]

Ben was absolutely SENDING IT. Honestly brother you were charging hard out there. Sick I expect Zeke to blast and you to be funny.....in this one you were making heavy drops in huge surf!!!! Absolutely epic boys

[@waltersohl3707]

Yeah Ben charging coast to coast!!

[@nic5958]

You and Zeke make such a great team!

[@troytaylor3173]

I love a good "Rino Chaser " gun! Those are a couple of sic ones.☕🍍😎🤙

[@xavierdeleon3003]

Awesome video, great music, lots of adrenaline had my heart pumping....so glad I got to experience this and became a new subscriber...will definitely look forward to more great surfing and awesome vibes .....huge Thankyou to all of you making this happen. Made me forget Im on bed rest for covid🤣👍🏽✌🏽💪🏼💯❤️🙏🏽🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@davidbboarding]

you know you're in the right spot when the dolphins stick around too 🤙

[@sherileorna8450]

I worked Black's as a lifeguard in the early 80s...WOW!!! I cannot believe this!!! You guys did great!🎉 Happy New Year, and thank you. Backsurf refraction 😅 most excellent DUDES!!!

[@EverythingWavy]

Surfing with Dolphins! There is no greater claim!! 🌊🏄‍♂️🐬

[@mark2talk2u]

Nice waves! Would you say your surfing has significantly improved and broadened in the past few years? You did the big wave training in Oregon. You’ve been catching some big swells in Oahu. Seems like a there has been a slow shift from the old videos at El Slammo.

[@renzyyy]

dunno how i missed this video till today. pure epic good lord 🔥🔥🔥

[@ED-wj5tp]

Ben , that board looks stiff and hard to turn and you can count on clean up sets at blacks, hours of paddling, crowds, close outs, for that one good one

[@xisleprez]

From Jersey to San Diego 25’ers 8 days apart HISTORIC!💪🔥💯 #wavebandit

[@JohnYoung-gq1mi]

Great video Ben! My wife is from Philly and we live in Oside. So it’s always fun watching your vlogs. 🌮

[@weeziebob]

My hometown, thanks boys!! Oh how I miss this. Going to take my heart medication after watching 😂! ❤❤❤

[@randyvaughn4046]

Crazy how so many surfers charge big waves. In my day maybe 2 or 3 surfing and 100 watching. Now everyone is in the lineup.

[@mr.c1987]

You have been on point lately....more than lately actually but you are nailing it right now. Love the big wave confidence you developed. Your style is so suited to that. And ankle slappers too. Your bud Zeke is always welcome.

[@JasonLeeCalifornia]

Love seeing the dolphins enjoying the mega swell of the year! They knew it was coming!

[@lesleyM84]

toooo spooky big ocean for me but beach watchin and cheering on, be my JAM!!🤙🤙🏄‍♀️🏄‍♀️ WARRIORS OF THE WAVES!! mad respect

[@lesleyM84]

def be nice to have the tow skis out there..

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Thanks for sharing this you got some great video I grew up in Huntington Beach but had to move in a couple years ago I really miss this This is the biggest set of waves I've ever seen in that area

[@jameszidell2767]

That big ass smile you got on at 12:50 when you paddle in. 🤟🤟🤟 stoking!

[@stevewright2813]

My favorite Ben Vlog yet!

[@JustinTaylor-r8u]

Ben you and Zeke are bad ass together

[@fronts3165]

First Class. Zeke has a key to the gate!!! You’re dreaming.

[@tommycheshire5508]

Just wanted to mention what a great story you told. There was a beginning, and the action section and a perfect ending. Even without dialog, it made a perfect story. This is such a good story with a camera. The editing is as good as anything currently on uTube. All in all I enjoyed the video a great deal. Good job to all that were involved in this production.

[@sock_puppet_joe5100]

Great run of vlogs Ben and co!! Keep up the good work!!

[@hotzenmonster]

Occasionally when watching your vlog you say "wish me luck" and today I replied "Good luck Ben, don't die!"

[@postworld1185]

Wow! You are officially a big wave surfer!

[@haveaday1812]

Even at sunset cliffs we saw cleanup sets close to 20 ft. I caught some absolute bombs, but had a cleanup land right on my head and Broke my favorite board the same day. Blacks beach, when it’s that big, will make you wish you never picked up surfing as a hobby. Lol

[@spyderpittsburgh5264]

Most Awesome Ben! You Scored some BIG Ones! Super Fun Vid! Thanks and Stay Safe Out There! - Spyder

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

I’m drunk as hell and proud of u ben, we still love you in Melbourne beach! Glad your onto bigger and better things

[@LegendoftheLightningBolt]

I bodysurfed this in my younger days! Too old, too much risk for me now. Mad respect to these chargers out there. God speed.

[@donowen9848]

Loved this, thanks for posting. Great vid!

[@darenhayes7506]

Ben had dolphins chilling with him!!!❤❤❤

[@zwtral]

Nicely done! I was out on the same days, but at the cliffs on a CI black/white 6'4 and thankfully avoided the crowd at the cliffs. Score. Thanks for sharing your rides!

[@howdy1487]

Professional grade video, Ben. The content, editing, music were all top notch. The music ROCKS, Dude. Ya caught it on a good swell and glassy conditions and Charged, Dude. Great work. Stay Stoked. 🤘🤙

[@BenGravyy]

Thanks!