Dangerous Shorebreak Rescues, Sandy Beach Lifeguards

Sandy Beach aka Break Neck Beach, can be a recipe for disaster for those that are unfamiliar with the beaches conditions or inexperienced. More often times than not, beach-goers will underestimate the power of this shorebreak.
The heroes of Sandy Beach educate us on their protocol for ocean safety and prevention.
www.TheSurfChan...
___
The Surf Channel is an original, free, ad supported television network delivered on cable, satellite and IPTV services, web and wireless. The Video On Demand television network will be found on cable, satellite, telco and digital. Distribution partners include: Comcast, Cox Communications, DirecTV, Dish Network, Filmon.com.
For industry news around the clock and to find out about the upcoming television launch, check out:
www.TheSurfChan...
/ thesurfchannel
/ thesurfchannel
/ thesurfchannel
* Twitter/Instagram your best barrel face to win prizes every month to #TheSurfChannel #BarrelFace, and 'Like' us on Facebook to join history's first network dedicated to the great sport of surfing.

[@stuartoie3398]

Respectable individuals. Listen to them. Aloha

[@nilsdahle495]

Stuart Oie döldl

[@beldendemecilio8219]

Dat's True, Sandy's cautious beach. Rajah Dat One ☀️🌴🌊🏄👣 Aloha

[@RyanMattockpyro]

thanks for the info..

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I AM FLORIDA'S TOUGHEST SWIMMER I swim all year around even in rubble conditions.

[@LIQUIDE]

Great

[@joegibbs2508]

I'm a 60 yr. old bald white guy and awhile back I went to Sandy's for the first time in about 30 years. It was perfect 5' green barrels just like the old days when I used to ride there all the time. I was just riding around the island as a tourist with my mom and kid, and didn't have any swim fins but just wanted to run out there and do some body whomping for about 10 minutes. So as I'm running across the sand I hear "HEY, HEY" turn to look and it's a Lifeguard running to me. He say's" hey bradda I don't know if you realize those are some big waves and they are very dangerous"! I told him, yeah I know I was a pro bodyboarder and used to compete at Pipe. He say's "ah, it's cool, you got this bradda" and turned away to let me play. I was laughing when I got out in the water but he did exactly the right thing. I see people complaining about racial profiling here but it makes perfect sense. And as soon as he realized I wasn't some idiot that was gonna get drilled, he immediately backed off.

[@kainoa7585]

No one cares where you surf joe. We get guys that bodysurf there their entire lives but still get fucked up. Point is, know your limits. We have tons of guys saying they do this and that but still run into trouble. I'm glad you went home in one piece.

[@joegibbs2508]

@@kainoa7585 Absolutely correct. A close friend (ex Pro Bodyboarder) I'd bet you know, who has rode there for over 30 years got hurt badly there last year, it happens to anybody! People go there and the local rippers make it look easy, so they don't realize the risk. Aloha

[@davetaylor9089]

@@joegibbs2508 i was in Hawaii for my honeymoon back in 98, went over to Oahu to see Waimea Bay, the beach break was huge and the angle of the beach felt like it was 45 degrees.

[@BigBalluhz]

much love for the lifeguards

[@joshwilliamson2412]

Keona Kihune respect !!

[@hawaiianseaturtle009]

I’ve been bodysurfing Sandy’s since I was 7. I’m now 28 and I will say I hear every single day I’m out, the lifeguards come on the speakers to warn unfamiliar people about these waters. Some heed the warnings and some don’t. They’re giving them to you for reason.

[@cami8D]

Can I ask you something since you're a Sandy's bodyboarder? I'm wondering why you guys surf those risky shorebreak waves instead of surfing at deep sea where possible wipe outs will drag you to the water which, for someone who can swim, is way safer than hitting your head/neck on the sand? I mean, why bodyboard is considered a "shorebreak surf"? Sorry if it's a dumb question. Also I'm not a native english speaker but I hope you understand me :)

[@hawaiianseaturtle009]

@@cami8D For there to be deep water break, there has to be a big enough swell for waves to form and break, which isn’t going to be happening all the time. On those days when we are just craving to get our gills wet, good shorebreak like Sandy’s is almost always breaking whether it’s good or not. There are also other benefits to it. Sandy’s and other shorebreak, most of the time, have a lot of incredibly strong rip current. This makes for good cardio training for when those big days at deep water breaks do come. Some people love the thrill of having to swim very hard and fast to make it into waves at big shorebreak. It’s definitely a huge way to improve mental toughness because large shorebreak is (in my opinion) some of the scariest waves to catch because of what you said in getting slammed on the sand even if you make good barrels and sections. Another benefit is it teaches you how to “land flat” and help prevent from getting injured on the slam. It’s definitely scarier than deep water break to me personally but all these other benefits are just training for the big swell seasons 🤙🏼

[@LIQUIDE]

woowww

[@adamstone194]

Great video! These guys are true heroes!

[@flipperdale51]

Shorebreak almost broke my shoulder. Thanks for posting this video. You guys are doing a great job.

[@LIQUIDE]

Strong Waves there

[@antonarson]

Hahaha on the really good days you would always hear "Don't even think about it Haole" when approaching the shore! Those are some good memories, lived there for almost 2 years (between -15 to -17) but I still have a lot of respect for this place and the lifeguards.

[@automaticnostatic2148]

Automatic brah! If it weren't for the lifeguards at Ho'okipa, my ass would have drowned on a 20 foot day. Much love and aloha from Maui.

[@sea_turtle_adventures]

I used to body board there often when I was stationed there. Place is no joke as they were saying. Best lifeguards in Hawaii I have ever seen, and I've seen many. Keep up the great work guys. Mahalo

[@badcarrera]

Me too, I was stationed at Pearl Harbor from 1983-88. I almost got sucked over in front of the rocks on the right but battled my way out of danger. I learned to wear a fin. I miss Oahu!!!

[@LIQUIDE]

save the bodyboarding!

[@monkeypt9250]

makaha beach is dangerous 2 with those shore breaks

[@Sebischu1]

[@JohnSmith-to5ow]

What happened?

[@arajoaina]

I used to steal Macdonalds trays and go to Sandy beach and body surf

[@joyeubertaanire6572]

The lifeguard are the heroes guys..keep safe akeays.watching ftom phil.

[@LIQUIDE]

epic

[@richardcraig1707]

Listen to the life guards, this is a dangerous beach to swim, body surf etc. even for strong swimmers. You can find yourself less than 60 feet from the shore and not able to get back in due to the rip.

[@christopherselleck6307]

These guys deserve a trophy!. Knowing one limitations would save these guys a lot of hassle and your self from a disaster. It looked shallow and the images show the water current draws you out into being smashed by the wave. I would love to travel to this place the sentry is awesome not to swim here though. Broken backs and necks people must be thrown on the sand bed ground, lucky they be alive and not drowned to add to injury.. People need to be honest if your not the best swimmer best not not test limits.

[@finncorboy19]

I only come here when it's 2-3ish feet, and I've never had a lifeguard come up to me, but I have mad respect for these guys. They're constantly making sure everyone's safe, and I've witnessed firsthand the effort they put into preventing accidents.

[@redicstyle1803]

These dudes are gnarly!

[@Jamesferrell_]

3:27. Did he get pounded? Looks like he is about to

[@legionnaire4548]

Yeah, that's for sure, if he missed the ring loop when the shore is catching down on him then yeah for sure he got drag. When that happens to me I just turn my back and use my elbow to protect my neck and get pounded that way so I don't get injured from snapping my head.

[@soulschoolboy66]

As Occy said in the North Shore movie, "I've seen bigger waves in a toilet". Must have been a small day. In all seriousness though boys keep up the good work.

[@lekekekealoha7458]

soulschoolboy66 look up sandy beach oahu this spot slams sometimes harder than the northshore the sand is so compact its like concrete. everyone knows the two things you get when you go sandys barrels and beatings and its ussually days like in the video that people get hurt

[@themaskedamateurmagician1209]

that guy Occy is fcking cocky ! should not underestimate the mother of nature!

[@badcarrera]

@@themaskedamateurmagician1209 Yeah I saw Occy surf in the Pipeline Masters in 84 or 85, he was charging pretty heavy but Joey Buran beat him out. North Shore in winter is Pretty Gnarly!

[@koro287]

Occy is a dick

[@thelandofmisteroz]

You guys rock!

[@mjgarrett9885ify]

Sandy beach is a easy break . The one thing is always hug the sandy bottom . Don't try to walk out into the ocean . Only your head should be seen as you swim out . Waimea is more hard to learn

[@LIQUIDE]

Ocean there is no hair

[@Abstract180]

I learned to respect the ocean at Sandy beach. Great lifeguard and a local guy saved me. Once from a crash, and the other from a offshore current. 2006.

[@LIQUIDE]

Ocean there is no hair

[@Clarissadc]

I wish I would have known this prior. Got my butt kicked and then decided, I'm done lol.

[@LIQUIDE]

heheheh like

[@BlakeSD]

I find makapuu beach the same as sandy's, even though i haven't been to sandy's. But in regards of what the lifegaurds say, i guess sandy's way more dangerous than makapuu, but i disagree because everybody's different.

[@lh7801]

"I find makapuu beach the same as Sandy's even though I havent been to Sandy's." You have to see how ridiculous and dumb that statement is right?

[@xbadandy182x]

Was here a couple months ago. Took one look at the shore break and.. nope. This beach is heavy. I sat and watched all the other people get worked and rolled around

[@DawnPeez]

respect.... they need to get paid more for what they all do

[@caroldente9635]

Super cool lifeguards.

[@LIQUIDE]

Verdade! SUper!

[@joshpeck8184]

Almost drowned at Sandy's. 4 foot was my limit

[@legionnaire4548]

It starts from your chest and up, not from the bottom toe and up measurement. My max is 6-7 foot maybe I can get to 8-foot to me to beat my record.

[@badcarrera]

A buddy of mine blew his shoulder out at Sandy Beach the 2nd day after he arrived on Oahu. Literally 30 minutes after hitting the beach. Long story short, he got medically discharged from the navy because of it. . Sandy is no joke. I consider myself a very strong swimmer but without a fin you can get sucked over in front of the rocks, I came really close to getting rescued but managed to swim out of danger. You learn really quick that you better respect Mother Nature!

[@chagOwwuUUu]

"Nobody just shows up straight to Sandy's" man are you wrong lol. First time my 3 yr old son and I've been to a beach was Sandy Beach. I didn't know about the dangers till I got hit with a wave. Because I grew up playing football I knew how to break my falls. My wife kept my son on the very edge where the water would just hit his knees. Lifeguards did a great job and warned us when the breaks were going to get worse. If you ever go to Oahu, Sandy Beach is a must. Located close to the world famous Waikiki Beach.

[@joshwilliamson2412]

lol sandy beach

[@willprice8696]

When I was stationed at Oahu, this was the first beach my buddies and I came to, one buddy left with a broken collar bone and I left with no shorts....good times, I miss those days

[@selvinonthebeat]

Love how they're humble and are spreading knowledge.

[@subpoppy1]

14 years, yea homey . big sets. thank you for what you do.

[@stevedoe1630]

Sandy Beach… not just being a strong swimmer… but water awareness, don’t turn your back, how you *_feel_* the swell & react to it, where you position yourself, whether your body fights the ride or goes for a ride with Mother Nature, whether you gasp for air after immediately surfacing and breath sea foam or wait a couple extra seconds, etc., etc. A pool can make a strong swimmer, but that’s not enough here.

[@peterfleischhauer6786]

Actually I am on my tower at the Northsea guarding an empty beach because its raining, curios what my collegues on Hawaii are doing - watching this Video and thought what kind of drugabuse make these ridikles lifeguards paniking??? -After changing the channel I understand where you are recruitet: In a Slaughtery.

[@dannysheehan9753]

tried body boarding the waves......yeah don’t do

[@ggexpeditions867]

Advice:if the waves are bigger than you and it’s low tide , don’t go out unless your experienced

[@ranradd]

Just go round the point to Makapu'u beach and have a nice day.

[@OogaBioga-gh7pw]

On a big day it’s just as treacherous

[@mr808steelers]

Ppl no listen... we go get’em with a smile. That’s how my step grandfather used to beat me when I no listen, with a smile.

[@nickjones8596]

Please listen to them!! They’re there for a reason. These tragic events don’t have to happen. The ocean is no joke!!

[@mikemccourt6225]

Tim is my in-laws' neighbor - he's a great guy all-around

[@davidscommentary8559]

yup i remember you shouting at me from the tower i was wearing blue swimming shorts and i had black heir

[@leedixson8687]

Much respect to the C&C lifeguards.

[@LIQUIDE]

true

[@dungbeetle6698]

I’m 13 First Nation Canadian just visited there on feb 1st just ran in there didn’t even care

[@LIQUIDE]

Ocean there is no hair

[@Dogface1984]

Lifeguard be like, Eh haole boy you like try fo beach at lanikai???

[@YanRAWR]

Shorebreak almost drowned me when I was 14. Respect to these guys because I was warned not to go in the water

[@LIQUIDE]

Strong waves there

[@davidscommentary8559]

i dont know if you remember me but on august 206th i was the one standing reading the sign

[@wilysneeze8875]

I’ve been here and the waves are so damn strong

[@This-the-way-is]

Why would anyone stick their head over a blow hole? 😳

[@punanitsunami2786]

These guys are much appreciated

[@deyonnaparker6785]

2:14 frr tho i’ve been humbled so many times those waves are not to be messed with😭

[@LIQUIDE]

:(

[@Slowwmkviiiiiiiiiiiiii]

personally, i dont get the difference of this and the wedge(Newport Beach). The waves are almost the same but wedge gets way less injuries

[@rizzard2314]

probably cuz its deeper at the wedge

[@MarkPaipoKelly]

Does this place EVER break with shape?

[@jerrymalinab7335]

Aloha and Mahalo.....Summer Jam..

[@LIQUIDE]

Aloha 🤙

[@Jonosk8severything]

I have been here to bodyboard pretty crazy

[@Ridetheflow]

They should install a screen and place this at sandys for tourist... Check my page for sandys shorebreak edits, see what its like inside a fat closeout barrel.....

[@OogaBioga-gh7pw]

Safer beaches down da road😂😂🤙🤙

[@64Magick]

*Hint: Know how to fall!!* *Tip: When youre about to go over the falls, DO NOT FIGHT IT......IF YOURE NOT SURE HOW TO LAND, COVER YOUR HEAD BUT 'BE SOFT', 'BE RUBBER AND FLEXIBLE'!!!* *My daze there was mid 70's to early 80's when bruddah Haden was one ov da LG's...I even entered the FIRST BOOGIEBOARD & BODYSURFING CONTEST....BUT WAS SO STONED THAT I NEVA MAKE 'UM TO DA 3RD HEAT!!!* *Those daze wuz awesome fun....now I'm 57 and livin hea on Maui, we have BIG BEACH & LITTLE BEACH(NUDIST) that is SANDY'S comparison....but theres NO CHAMBERS!! :-(*

[@mariocannon25]

"Safer beaches down da road"

[@joyeubertaanire6572]

The lifeguard are the heroes guys..keep safe akeays.watching ftom phil.

[@thelandofmisteroz]

You guys rock!

[@Johnsmeg001]

I almost drowned at Sandy Beach

[@JohnSmith-to5ow]

What happened?

[@badcarrera]

Me too. Wear a fin next time.

[@paulhetherington3854]

I bodysurfed, there, it's fun--and roll up the, beach head. Wished, I surfed it. It's kind of like-- Big Rock-- La Jolla Ca, Laguna Beach- Salt Creek.

[@beldendemecilio2747]

This is were I learned how to Body Surf for numerous summer's,, and yes that beach is known for Lots of Injury. 808-State. My birth place.

[@paulhetherington3854]

Trauma experts-- real fast. O's os= Ocean, foundation in, Chaldean- Hebrew.

[@paulhetherington3854]

RESXUE-- Regulus environs system, out from up- energy. You never see, ocean power!

[@xOFFtheCUFF]

Even in 1 foot surf a man died snapping his neck, while taking his daughter boogie boarding . It was all over the news. They where on vacation too.Sad.

[@lesliegavinsneddon7828]

Fresh from the mainland my boyfriend, who was a local took me here,...I was run "through the ringer" but it gave me a respect for the waves...Loved Sandy Beach

[@urbantreesteve2805]

God bless our stud lifeguards!

[@LIQUIDE]

save us!

[@andrewhall7930]

Why did they choose the flattest time of day to film this? Wish they had filmed this at 5:00 pm. Sandy's waves consistently rise late in the afternoon. Sandy's at 10 am vs 4:30 pm are as different as Pipeline in June Vs Pipeline in January. I surfed here for 12 years, went to Kaiser HS, lived in Kalama Valley.

[@legionnaire4548]

I'd swim in the night and daylight at Sandys, it's more dangerous swimming at night because you can't tell the tides coming from the distance at night since its so pitch black and there are no life guards to be there but might have a few friends to watch your back or nobody around.

[@Nokku]

As being a experienced surf person that shore break is very small but if I wasn’t I would never go in that stuff

[@sillyrabbit7115]

New Jersey is like that! You'd be in up to your knees and then you almost 'step' down a good foot and you're almost up to your waist.

[@adampress9788]

People should be wearing skateboarding helmets in the water here.

[@hien88unguyenthi57]

O

[@roblee9254]

the wedge, crescent bay, and sandys.......cant beat em.

[@kainoa7585]

SNN its time for another video to come out. Come by soon!

[@laribol3127]

I showed up straight to sandys

[@prodieuslutu-fuga1041]

Lol I went the other on the far right side where the rocks are and I got caught in the rip current. It was pretty funny because I didn’t notice how far I was until I looked back and had to swim all the way around

[@mikevanderwolf8575]

Same happened to me... I was lucky, down to last breath, gave myself up to a big wave that brought me close enough to shore to walk out... alive of course.

[@maliakd1700]

Mahalo for whatcha you do 🤙🏽

[@flare8638]

Does this remind anyone else of baywatch

[@knuckleuprambo]

If your gay

[@Brockton153]

no

[@TomGeek1980]

If I ever make it to Hawaii this is the only beach i'll be going to.

[@LIQUIDE]

save

[@iankearns9671]

Still not as dangerous as the wedge

[@MoustacheCloud]

More people break their necks at sandy than the wedge.

[@idankner]

ל

[@Flya763]

I am 22 and would like to jump throu 2-4 meter waves...just having fun,no surfing etc... is thaz possible there? Or are the currents to strong?

[@surfchannel]

Would depend on the day. Experience is king and good judgement is key.

[@Flya763]

@@surfchannel just wanna jump in some waves etccc

[@surfchannel]

@@Flya763 Ask the on-duty lifeguard about current conditions before jumping in and be aware of your surroundings :)

[@kevingrennan3989]

Nov 2014 , was one of my best weeks of riding in Oahu at that point, catching great barrels all day in perfect sunlight and crystal water. I pulled into a nice one at Gas Chambers and tried a rollo at the end, not realizing how close to shore I had travelled. I got pulled over and drilled head down into the bedrock sand, completely flattening out from my neck to my shoulder with the full force of the wave. "POP" underwater, that didnt sound good! i jumped up and my collar bone was pushing up through my rashgaurd :( Immediately thankful it didnt break my neck. Thank you Ocean Safety for letting me hang out while I waited for a ride to Queens Med. They told me it was dislocated to keep me calm and it worked- they are not allowed to treat that stuff and a good thing they didnt touch me too. Shattered clavicle, surgery, plate installed, two months out of work and a full year of physical therapy and gym to get back to near normal...Took me a year to ride a Sandys again, I will always have massive respect for the one of the best beaches on the planet for riding. Mahalo for every day.

[@leopoldleoleo]

All time favorite beach to swim at! Used to live 20 mins away :) Lotta fearless local kids showing up all the adults, and yeah, lotta clueless tourists

[@alexeatonexploresamerica5511]

I am Floridas thoughtiest swimmer I can swim threw that surf with ease

[@rick-qi9ro]

Like si ablas español :v

[@eduardolay123]

No mames guey

[@snmgodly4729]

My First time at sandy's It was 4-5 and I was doing fine and I still am, have had no neck, back, or spinal injuries ever! Mother nature was always nice to me when I go to sandy's and I always manage to make it back to my family who always worry about me when I go to dangerous beaches such as sandy's or makapu'u!

[@_Auroswim._.Ocean_Swimming]

This is a beginner's beach. Why don't people learn some basic swimming?

[@lh7801]

Much respect to the lifeguards but the title is basically clickbait. I came looking for dangerous shorebreak rescues as it says in the title. Please be more honest in your titling

[@Vritannis]

Is swimming naked in the beach considered "Raping" the ocean?

[@Brockton153]

Yes

[@LIQUIDE]

yeah