Bioluminescent waves: Surfers ride glowing waters off San Clemente, San Diego coasts | ABC7

[@budsgalore4514]

Just when everyone thought LEDs were cool mother nature shows us what cool really is.

[@sanjeev9581]

I know, I live in San Diego, and I’m so lucky

[@jazzlover10000]

Heh let's see nature make a digital watch! Spent a few years in San Clemente when I was 18 or so... it was nice but there are lots nicer beaches in the world. Haven't been back since they destroyed their downtown.

[@muszr00m]

My LEDs change colour. This doesn't.

[@HopoutandhawkemdownBeavis]

Underrated comment

[@G0rdito_Sabroso]

@@muszr00m this is natural, your LEDs aren’t.

[@shinasa5281]

This is the most beautiful thing I had ever seen

[@presidenttnediserp428]

It would be more beautiful to see the world and it's inhabitants living in harmony as originally intended.

[@stevenvitali7404]

The natural world has all the entertainment we could ever need

[@andrewzavala9633]

Can’t share it without our electronics

[@chreif]

yeah Natflix is the best

[@stevenvitali7404]

@@chreif lol, I like it!

[@stevenvitali7404]

Moo tube is good too

[@m0uz]

Praise God! He is the Creator of these created things.

[@lindyavelar7624]

I witnessed this in person when I was a child it was so breathtaking I will never forget it.

[@shahanibraga7498]

I know people think it's dramatic but whenever I see something like this out in nature, I cry. It's so damn beautiful 🥺

[@thebrideoffrankenstein2415]

Totally me too 🤗

[@Los_HermanitosCruz]

Same

[@MssEllefry]

I was on the beach that night...I cried. It was beautiful and stinky...but mostly beautiful

[@daboss8301]

and this is only in this life. allah said he made a heaven no one ever heard of and no one ever saw and no one can even imagine how Beautiful place it is. can u imagine ✨

[@n4n1damn]

@@daboss8301 shut up bro. If you're so eager to get to heaven, do us all a favour and go already.

[@GirlMomma]

Beautiful!! The bioluminescence is known as “red tide,” or an algal bloom, which is a large concentration of microorganisms in the water. On sunny days, the water gives off a murky reddish hue, and at night, when the organisms are agitated by movements, they emit a neon blue glow.

[@thefirstsin]

Yes cyanobacteria glows you can even see it in space.

[@Masterdeath16]

Wouldn't that cause the water to become dirty or is it still safe to siwm in?

[@Bombsym]

Yes but sometimes its just regular bioluminescent water

[@uriel6018]

@@Bombsym then how does that occur

[@Bombsym]

@@uriel6018 Plants inside of the water which will drop this glowing particles which will make the water glow when moved around

[@T13_fan]

This is amazing. Wish I could have caught some waves with my dad during something like this. He would have loved it. Nature is crazy.

[@chrsmueller923]

Reminds me of when the grandma in Moana is shown as a manta ray spirit.

[@godrimiru_1985]

IceSmash ikr

[@uncleiroh8677]

Austin Rosado who’s serena?

[@peanib2154]

Uncle Iroh huh

[@maoriboy1303]

I’ve experienced this here in New Zealand, one night went fishing in the river every time I’ll touch the water it started glowing was like avatar the movie. Will never forget it was amazing

[@lizbethllanes1665]

Just went today and it’s even better in person 😍😍

[@granjaaurora]

What beach

[@smokeyincali5923]

granjaaurora Venice Santa Monica Manhattan

[@Yokelish]

Are they still glowing ??

[@granjaaurora]

Yes there still glowing a little

[@ygggaming951]

San Clemente pier is not glowing anymore =(

[@shevetlevi2821]

I saw this one night when I lived in Ventura, CA. It was about 9:30pm and I was sitting on the beach and with every wave breaking it was like there was a 3 foot high green neon light behind it. Mind-blowing. For these lucky guys it must've been like surfing in Avatar.

[@theplayerformerlyknownasmo3711]

Beautiful beyond belief. Like magic. Usually things that glow blue like that kill you in minutes. But this is nice.

[@connormclernon26]

Our planet is beautiful to behold, full of wondrous sights, sounds, smells.

[@stevenvitali7404]

Beauty is all around us for those who have the eyes to see it

[@YankeeDoodle_08]

*"See the line where the sky meets the sea it calls me"*

[@doublediamonds8906]

"How far I'll go"

[@lww8133]

@Emma Madison it’s from Moana…💀

[@TheBrianV]

Growing up in this town was an experience of a lifetime. I miss it.

[@EstradaRamon]

Try stepping on it and splashing it. It glows! Tried this today in la jolla so cool!

[@antoniocruz9302]

What? What part of LA?

[@jr3753]

@@antoniocruz9302 la Jolla is in near San Diego

[@turnip8184]

I was doing it in Santa Monica it was epic

[@darrentylor5473]

How can you not find the natural beauty of this world to be beyond spectacular after seeing this

[@frankgonzalezofficial3010]

Aside from falling stars, this has got to be the most beautiful thing in the world.

[@swisssights]

Wow! This is so amazing! I never see a bue bioluminescent in the sea! Thank you very much for sharing this outstanding footage!

[@deepfriedicecream576]

Really wish I was home to witness this gorgeous display of a light show. God I miss America

[@jaaafamily2775]

Barlos Bugo where you at

[@ryanadkins7923]

Come back homeboy.people take this great land for granted

[@deepfriedicecream576]

Jesse Santos overseas assignment

[@summerstorms1289]

Barlos Bugo I feel ya we left Dana Point to move up to the Central Valley for a job, been stuck up here now for six years and I have to say I miss the sounds of the night waves crashing up to shore that would put me to sleep every night.

[@hennochicken]

Come back and stop serving a country that doesn’t care about your life lol

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

I've lived in California all my life why have I never heard of this?

[@todlerr]

Shasta valley outdoorsman I think this phenomenon is a pretty recent thing, so that may be why

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

@@todlerr that is my point my friend. That seems like a normal evolutionary development?

[@mydogdeli]

There's currently a bloom in California of the phytoplankton, specifically Dinoflagellates, that cause it, but you can see them bioluminesce in oceans anywhere in the world. It's one of the coolest things, and we don't know why they do it.

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

@@mydogdeli it's absolutely magnificent I am just amazed I have never heard of it before.

[@cv2594]

I saw it as a child in San Diego like 06 i think. Then again now that im 25 I'm suprised more people havent heard of it

[@yaaauppp12]

This show how once everyone went into quarantine, nature started healing.

[@christiang8758]

Imagine seeing the glowing outline of a shark right behind him lol

[@maryshoemaker1334]

So cool, you can just fall asleep watch'n this beautiful water, just like the dolphins in the same kinda water🌜💙🌛

[@shin-i-chikozima]

This splendid scenery makes me feel amazing

[@liveoak144]

astoundingly magical! thank you, Mother Nature!

[@LandlordFilm]

Blessings to whoever is reading this!

[@janiereyna2277]

That is so beautiful eye catching. Majestic

[@Its_Renee_]

Maybe I'll be the only positive comment here minus any sarcasm. That was really cool ABC7! 🌊🏄🌊

[@evnejg94]

I went on a night dive with a marine and the only thing we saw was a seal that we could see coming from about 50-75 yards away darting around under the sea it was so beautiful. Came right up to our faces and said hello then darted straight away. Could see everything crystal clear with the blue light it really does look like this video here. I’m sure the seal could see up from hundreds of yards away with that light under the surface like that.

[@tigrisdijla9236]

What beach is this and how can we see this?? Is the beach closed at night because of Covid19?

[@adelavillalpando2935]

yes but there is places that are open. like the san clemente train station metrolink close to pch. i was there yesterday and today and it look pretty cool. but there was less algie today and not very bright like yesterday

[@talon310calif]

You can also try La Jolla Beach.

[@talon310calif]

@@adelavillalpando2935 can you see bioluminescence waves crashing against rocks or just at beach?

[@tigrisdijla9236]

TheHauntingHour I am more concerned about finding parking

[@talon310calif]

@@tigrisdijla9236 check out scripps beach cam about 8p. You can see if bioluminescence is still going on. No parking issues later in evening.

[@joeybenoit6269]

I'm 64 now windsurfing for about 53 years! I served 55-foot in 1975 San Diego North bird!

[@mawaekekaualua8088]

Oh crap this is cool I love to surf on glowing waves

[@NoaVanSnick]

We have this alot at our beach in Belgium it's been like this for a month now

[@solangemod8564]

Nog nooit gezien in Belgie, waar dan?

[@lawlaw9176]

This is almost looks like a sci-fi scene...beautiful

[@Sweetiedgdhbse]

It’s a form of bioluminescent plankton. They turn colors when moved around. So anywhere there is energy or impact they light up. I seen a survival show where this happened to people stuck adrift

[@arandomdudewhoposts]

If you ever wonder, how does this beach glow?, its just the plankton that are mostly making the bioluminesence magic

[@thejawbreakersbandofficial4243]

Being able to Surf on it is just so cool sounding and epic

[@davidhernandez7696]

How often does this happen?

[@Notreallyxz]

My right ear enjoyed this.

[@sharpnel187]

Truly amazing and the sound track playing amplifies it. What is the track @abc7

[@ericsmith116]

I remember going to the beach when this happened. The video truly can't capture the beauty. Great job though

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

Great. Now I'm even MORE homesick stuck in blah norcal.

[@MIKECNW]

Why can't you return?

[@summerstorms1289]

Stuck here in Central California too, I miss South Orange County so much!

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

@@MIKECNW Husband can't find a job in his field for at LEAST $40/hr - Unless someone is wealthy, one canNOT live comfortably in a safe area even 15 mi inland from the beaches without a decent salary. That's why, Mike. Have any ideas?

[@chicxulub2947]

@@FriendofRamblinJack Try to see yourself in a metaphorical prison. It might help

[@dunwoodie27]

Mother Nature is beautiful 🥺

[@egecantalas668]

This looks like when manta ray spirit came out from the sea in Moana. Also it reminds me of Elsa's magic. Feels like some kind of Nordic magic. ❤

[@infinit3light]

Dinoflagellates' bioluminescence never cease to amaze me, beautiful subhanaAllalh

[@sophiafarrell137]

This is so cool! It looks like something that would be in the movie Moanna.

[@peterrose5373]

What are they using for a camera? That's kind of impressive.

[@acemarvel1564]

Underrated comment It’s like tron the sequel

[@SilverSpoonRiche]

It looks like surfing a thunderstorm!

[@mickeyj440]

so magical yet so beautiful

[@N54-]

Will this happen up north like Santa Cruz/ Monterey/ San Jose beaches?

[@debralynnpaxton5238]

So Very Cool ❤️🧡💛

[@nicholaskajfasz9558]

Those waves were gettin lit bruh

[@claudiakatterina1278]

so beautiful i never see these before ! god is creative:) they were enjoy swim. Wow Bright baby blue ! but the other country never have Bright Baby Blue but its ONE San Diego wow its interesting .

[@DanielCamposaweosme]

Wow who makes it glow it looks really cool

[@AK-tm3lg]

It's a once in a lifetime experience

[@AsianTexasCowboy]

The craziest thing about this video is the fact that the video quality looks like it was recorded with a potato.

[@joeybenoit6269]

About 30 years ago I invented a night surfing light neoprene cap! The night cap! Surfing 8 ft peaks at windansea 3 in the morning!

[@tatianatelesdeassis3480]

Esse rapaz que esta surfando foi previlegiado ❤😊amo ver pessoas com a natureza sozinho ele e ele 😊

[@6beanerish]

cool edit...

[@mattaub7139]

Whats the music they used at the beginning?

[@michaelrodela2369]

Matt Aub I want to know as well. I’ve been searching the comments to find out.

[@mattaub7139]

@@michaelrodela2369 if you ever find out let me know...ill do the same thanks

[@brendangellman5560]

I'd like to know as well

[@louiethemouseful]

is it really this bright in person?

[@jonmacdonald5345]

You don't need drugs to enjoy That Only to enhance it !!!

[@G30jair]

that parttt.

[@smartalek6183]

You must feel so cool when you are surfing in bioluminescent water and start pulling tricks

[@sammiw6511]

"The power of creation For a crustacean!!!" -🦀🦀🦀 (I know these are plankton type creatures)

[@liljons6753]

Tesla tried to copy this

[@isabeljones4107]

How absolutely beautiful is that wow, wow

[@ultradriplorddk7800]

Is the water edible?

[@WordsInVain]

Would you eat saltwater?

[@ultradriplorddk7800]

@@WordsInVain no? for some reason i typed "you" instead of "no"

[@salvadorramirez4114]

When does this happen?

[@calmingwaves3134]

Part of the reason I'm kinda disappointed by today's modern scifi/fantasy is because I want art to be reality *plus*. These waves to me are cooler than I've seen in most movies today--and they actually exist and are bound by physical laws.

[@scptime1188]

Yeah alot of worldbuilders don't always get that the world is really awesome and you can make awesome worlds by just ripping off earth!

[@drahunter213]

The camera is making that more bright then usual so I’m guessing the effect of the glow is subtle and faint but still mesmerizing to see lol that’s the soul reason I want to see the ocean is to witness the glowing waters

[@EstradaRamon]

You can also drink it and you start glowing

[@JaneDoe-ql7sc]

gosh, i'd love to see that in person

[@kiminokao3152]

Can you see it in laguna beach?

[@ghayasbaig8754]

First music in the video?

[@ProfessoraDinossauro]

Turma 701 esteve aqui

[@jvsl9005]

E eu também :p

[@Frenchylikeshikes]

so how long does this last usually ?

[@keamsilva]

Crazy Hiker Gamer until people start returning to the beaches and the world turns back to normal.

[@DanielR-lk1vg]

I've never seen this, what causes it to happen?

[@cct6416]

When will it end ?

[@theanesthetist5172]

God be praised. .

[@nate3274]

Nature’s magic

[@Franco-ss4bu]

Going to a place like this in on top of my bucket list

[@anonamoose2229]

Tell me again how there’s no such thing as magic.

[@kt9495]

Science can explain this one, and there’s much they can’t. But I agree...this is awesome.

[@loveworksnoevil]

theres such thing as a great and amazing God, and there's no such thing as magic

[@anonamoose2229]

I wasn't meaning literally. But its fucking hysterical you believe in God but then turn your nose up at the idea of magic. Both are make believe you utter cockwomble.

[@anonamoose2229]

Jeremy Mathews God is literally a fake mythical being who performed magic "miracles" yet you sit there and say God exists but magic doesn't. Your logic is super flawed and I can't believe sane people can talk like you.

[@loveworksnoevil]

@@anonamoose2229 I was referring to magic as in mans magic, but as in mysterious or supernatural forces according to the literal definition, of course. God is a miracle worker, but man of his own is not.

[@RJTheMountainSage]

Our Mother Spaceship Earth is truly magical, if only we could take a one month break from consumerism globally each year. What a beautiful world we would live in...

[@ytho268]

are they still there? does anyone know?

[@snowcloud8]

What song is this

[@imsleepingbeauty]

It figures.... ive been trying to catch sight of this for years. Now it's happening and the beaches are closed 😟

[@eduardo99226]

I went to see them on silver strand beach

[@twasbrillig33]

JUST GO OUT THERE AND DO IT!

[@twasbrillig33]

@Armando salas Use common sense most people will be just fine.

[@SwanPrncss]

@@twasbrillig33 That's not common sense. Even if you're fine with the virus, you become a carrier and anyone you come in contact with might not be fine.

[@chicxulub2947]

@@SwanPrncss @Lin Z 250 million infected (3.1% of the world population)... That's not even 1/30th of the entire human population. 5 million dead (2% of all infected people) While that we have a surge of Tuberculosis worse than 20 years... because hospitals are decreasing their attention to any other disease than COVID. In 2018, 1.7 billion people were infected by TB bacteria - roughly 23% of the world's population.. And there is vaccine! Why don't they vaccinate the population?? Because this one really kills!

[@SuperTylerMan11]

Wait what?! How is this possible

[@beachgirl4583]

Bioluminescent phytoplankton.

[@deepeep]

I saw bioluminescence on tiktok and thought it was a filter or sum never heard of this before, it is so cool 😳

[@Terzky]

Can someone explain to me why it glows?

[@sebastianalmanza4756]

Aliens are gonna be so fascinated by this place

[@selamzw]

I just want go there and fill my glasses with that water

[@zonkerr76]

It was not that bright, as you can clearly see in the unedited part at the end of the video.

[@monicagallani747]

Che meraviglia ❤❤❤❤san clemente il luogo dove nascono le fiabe! Ci andrò ❤❤❤❤🌊🌊🌊🌊✈️✈️✈️🧜‍♀️🌺🌺🌺🧜‍♂️💙💙💙

[@joeybenoit6269]

That monster from New Zealand! Big rock was 35 but like a machine every way with spitting! Unbelievable! I wish Jeff Devine photographed it!!!

[@HopoutandhawkemdownBeavis]

Look at GOD man so inspirational

[@GrizzyGoblin]

That's beautiful

[@mountainmover777]

I took a ferry ride from Seattle to Juneau in 1987, and on the second night of the voyage I was making out with a girl I had just met. We were on the lowest deck at the rear of the ship. The propeller wash was turning up all the bioluminescent dinoflagellates, it lit us up in a blue haze! Good times..

[@ieatmylice4798]

what's the song?

[@andyoreo333]

Has anyone considered the algae bloom could be caused by the ships waiting off shore dumping their raw sewage in the ocean? I ain’t been to California in like 20 years so that just a guess.

[@utecastronoova863]

Well yes sewage certainly contributed to algae blooms. The California coastal waters are heavily polluted. I have heard a marine biologist in Moss Landing say that he wouldn't eat any fish caught near San Francisco Bay. And may e once a month from Monterrey bay. Not just ships dumping sewage. It's going on all along the coast.

[@kt9495]

I noticed a smell in the water coming from my bathroom sink for a couple weeks. I also have a problem with the toilet water and have to clean them every 4 days or I get a slime ring. Bring on the jokes, whatever...but I didn’t realize how bad the water is here. I realize it’s stupid to complain when other countries don’t even have drinking water, so I’m not oblivious, but yeah. The water is weird. Edit: I’m in S Cal, Orange Co.