THE BONO "7 GHOSTS" thAt TiDAL wAve iN iNdOnESiA

A bucket list surf adventure to a tidal phenomenon that occurs in the Kampar River known as the Bono "7 Ghosts". I have always wanted to check this place out ever since I saw Rip Curls "Search" edit on this wave that they released in 2011. In this video I break my whole experience down, from what I learn about the Bono, to the locals who surf it, to even a little behind the scenes of the iconic "Search" trip in 2011. Everything about this video is what keeps me out there filming and surfing these amazing wonders of the world we are so lucky to witness. Hit me with any comments and questions on what you think of the trip :)
Terima Kasih!
Filmed by :
Nathan Lawrence
Ivan Tanjung
Archival footage courtesy of Eddie Bono, Nate Lawrence, and Rip Curl.
Edited by me
Surf guide:
Eddie Bono
YT: @eddiebono859
IG: eddiebono
Here are my "co collaborators I met in this video below. Check out their pages they have some epic videos !
@rinarinabonochannelcahayap7565
‪@ombakbono‬
Here are some links of some of the videos I reference in the edit:
Rip Curl "Search"
• Tip 2 Tip - Seven Ghos...
My favorite Rina Rina Bono vid:
• bono besar geis saya p...
Our boat driver, Highril's video that shows wave #8 tubing:
• seven ghost bono waves.
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[@benoitavril4806]

I can't believe I waited 12 years for that video. The rip curl one was so frustrating, so little details. Yours is more than perfect, we learn a lot about it. I just hope that place doesn't get spoiled by mass tourism. It's an impressive phenomenon.

[@DylanGravesYT]

I loved that video but I felt the same ! I needed more !!! There was still a lot of info left to put in too but I didn’t want the edit to be too long … glad u enjoyed it !!! I feel like it should be enjoyed by the masses it’s such a wonder !

[@jesusisking3814]

We all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for us, so that we may have everlasting life. Now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and you will you be saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read Bible, pray for Jesus to reveal Himself to you and change you, seek to do what is right according to the Bible. Much love and God bless.

[@fuckthis10100]

@@jesusisking3814 you good mate?

[@jesusisking3814]

@@fuckthis10100 ya mate, Jesus set me free from sin and opression, I can finally live abundantly. Praise God 🧡 He can do the same for you

[@benoitavril4806]

@@jesusisking3814 I'm not dirty, thank you

[@Lotus-Son]

You are the greatest surfing ambassador in modern times. You’re talented in both your surfing and your creativity here. And you have the most charming, genuine, insightful, and considerate personality in surfing. And like others have said, this was one of those frustrating mysteries on a video almost a decade old (the Rip Curl edit) and deserved more attention. These videos are so good and well-produced. Thank you so much, Dylan. You really bring content that the surf world and current industry/market just doesn’t deliver on at any substantial level right now.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Wow thank you so much for the kind words here 🙏🙌 I’m really enjoying the process of these trips and now being very involved in the production side of things has been very fulfilling! But when comments like these roll in it’s the best cherry on top so thank YOU for the inspiration here 🍻🫡

[@thegrassisbluer09]

@@DylanGravesYTcant agree enough, I'm a desert rat far away from any wave bigger than 4 inches who has no business knowing about surfing - but your work shows such a pure appreciation of surfing that it is appealing to and enthralls anyone. We're all lucky that you're lucky enough to be in your position!

[@DylanGravesYT]

@@thegrassisbluer09 I’m grateful 💯 thank u for the kind words 🙏

[@deltivan]

Dylan is becoming the Anthony Bourdain of surfing. Beautiful!

[@DylanGravesYT]

‼️‼️‼️ whoa 🤯 day made 🙌🫡

[@drewmccrary8230]

You're like the David Attenborough of surf culture; an absolute legend. Keep up this positively delightful content!

[@DylanGravesYT]

‼️🙌🍻Drew !

[@cashcade]

Brought the KZbinrs on the boat! They must have been so stoked you da man Dylan

[@f0t0b0y]

Hands-down, one of my favorite travel Vlogs! Well done on this one! So cool to see the local stoke I can’t believe they get waves every day no matter what the swell. 🙌🏼🤘🏼

[@dbotdarobot]

Dylan puts out the best surf content on youtube. Just so different but he also captures what its all about.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks Drew 🍻🫡

[@jonlewis8417]

Bravo!!! In my option the best story you have done. The flow of the story line of past history to local guides to you ripping to end it with a party wave with groms!!! You are so good at capturing surf culture and the characters that surround it is amazing! You have also have such a talent for matching the music to the sections. Loved the tracks! This video is so inspirational!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks so much Jon!!! I had some temporary tracks in there that I just loved so much and felt like they worked so well (who boy and dungen) I tried to create music for those sections and it just didn’t feel the same at all, so luckily I was able to revenue share with the artists and leave em in there. First time doing that ! All the rest are mine and will upload to Spotify soon … cheers for the support as always

[@rhidiandavies1991]

That has to be the best tidal wave I've ever seen, crazy how good those faces were.

[@DylanGravesYT]

It was a really special one

[@Sealove883]

Che video fantastico !!!!!! L' ho guardato ancora ancora e ancora !!! Grazie per avermi dato la possibilità di vedere un fenomeno tanto incredibile!!!!! 👏🤙🌊❤️ Correre così su un'onda infinita .....sono senza parole !!!! Bravo !!!! 👏👏🤙

[@DanielLane]

Another exceptional video Dylan, seriously killing it. This wave has always been under documented so you've really given us so much to go from. You definitely need to go for a super moon at some stage.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks Daniel 🍻👊 glad you think so! I wanted to go ever since that rip curl vid and I needed to know everything about it and always wanted to do a video like this … thanks for the feed back VOs du enjoyed it 🍻

[@jesusisking3814]

We all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for us, so that we may have everlasting life. Now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and you will you be saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read Bible, pray for Jesus to reveal Himself to you and change you, seek to do what is right according to the Bible. Much love and God bless.

[@rajat93]

Terikasih sudah berkunjung dinagara kami Indonesia, anda harus menyuarakam kedunia tentang bahaya perusakan hutan oleh kooperasi the forestasi agar bono tetap ada.

[@jakebullock9246]

Dylan, I stumbled upon your channel only a few weeks ago and all I can say is I wish I found it sooner. The places you’ve been, stories you tell, and laughs you give me are priceless. Thank you for going on the trips we all dream of. You’re the man mate!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Glad to hear 🙌 definitely loving the trips and trying to make it happen as best I can, also to do the trips/people and places I travel justice is a huge driving force. As are comment like these 🍻👊

[@georgegeoh6381]

Amazing wave ...wonderfull peaple ))) Aloha )))))

[@SkipperSurfReview]

That's the best video I've seen on KZbin since the beginning of 2023!!! Thanks for sharing, Dylan!!!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Cheers thank u !

[@kendalldavis99]

After seeing you and ben gravy surf the turnagain arm i was so stoked to get on it, after surfing it im all about bore tide surfing, I was terrified of bono because of the ripcurl video, but this video made me realize that I could be worthy of the seven ghosts one day

[@crazybeardjones]

Amazing!

[@robinlathim8221]

I just found your channel, and now im subscribed. I used to surf back in the 70s and we never thought to even wonder if places like this exsisted. I started watching surf videos about a year ago, and there are some good channels and its been really fun. However your channel seems so unique in that you go places where not everyone has been or even knows about, and you make friends and illuminate the history that makes it what it is. Such an interesting phenomenon in this episode, and alot of fun to watch, feels like hangin out with friends. Im 65 now and i havent surfed in at least 30 years, but i still swim in the ocean everyday. And i could definetely see doing this, it looks like a blast. Thanks for your interest in these beautifil and uncommin places, you do a great job documenting and photographing your journey. Cant wait to watch more of the episodes youve put out, just awesome! God bless and be safe Dylan ❤

[@DylanGravesYT]

Hi Robin, thanks for tuning and the kind words :) glad some of the videos resonated with you… definitely trying my best to do the people, places and waves I get to experience justice in the game of video and editing ! Haha it’s fun to try and capture all of it and bottle it for the good memories they were :) glad you enjoyed, happy holidays - Dylan

[@flowstatehandle]

The captain America Bono Vlogger has almost 20 times the amount of subscribers, what a legend. Epic video as always Dylan!

[@DylanGravesYT]

I know ! Thinking of switching up my strategy a bit now lol

[@kv72]

Grande Dylan Graves! Por más vídeos así!! 🙌

[@justinleeb]

Stoked! Glad to have found your channel after obsessing over your Weird Waves series.

[@DylanGravesYT]

🙌

[@MrIsomer]

Great production! Like how you incorporated the local "Bloggers" into your piece as well. What a wonderful stage that place is at right now - you scored it relatively early in its evolution. I can see foilers migrating to that place and connecting ALL those different sandbars if that's indeed possible.

[@benburnett2706]

Yeah man, thanks for creating more exciting and interesting content 🤙🏼

[@marketingcostablanca]

Good job Dylan! Keep creating stuff like this ; )

[@luiso.is0]

This video is a perfect mix between information, culture, surfing and epic vibes. Is simply a masterpiece. Thanks for this awesome chapter 🔥

[@DylanGravesYT]

Wow thank you!!! 🍻🍻🍻

[@AustinCatmull]

Love the edits, man. Such a cool adventure! 🤙

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u ! That was a special on 💯 glad to have it for the memory banks and this little edit as the souvenir :) thanks for stopping by 🍻

[@louiskuamoo]

Indo has so many excellent surf spots & now this? When the surf is flat, you can surf tidal bores too! Tight knit group of dedicated people opening the eyes of viewers worldwide with your help Dylan! Excellent footage dude, keep these videos coming to you tube! Mahalo & aloha

[@ArtemGridin]

this is the best video i have ever seen about this unique wave! thank you Dylan for taking us on such an adventure!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks for the feedback / support 🍻

[@davecalneggia6285]

... sick edit mate , been fascinated by the Bono ever since the rip curl trip.. nice to see it again and get an update on what's happening there 🙏 cheers Dylan

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you! Agreed ! I loved that rip curl video so much … and felt drawn to that place now being based in Aus …

[@elrad9020]

epic... once again you are showing what surf needs more of, stoke, happiness and good vibes. Great work

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻cheers thank you so much 🙌🫡

[@dubhutbali]

love it bro

[@hunterdavis3003]

Dylan is seriously one of the best surfers on the planet, also the most intelligent and creative! Thank you

[@jcawl6033]

so sick!!

[@user-wm6eh8lx6s]

Best video ever !! 🎉💥

[@adamlangdon2245]

So cool.👏👏🤘🤘🔥🔥🌋

[@JaiEarnshaw7825]

Bro love the channel from one surf nerd to another thanks brother frothing yew yew surf on 🔥🔥🔥

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks u ! Stoked to hear it 🍻🙏

[@jimmylabragotto5975]

feels like life has more meaning after I watch your videos. you have the eye and put in words what surfing is about, and why we love it.

[@DylanGravesYT]

trying my best to put into words our indescribable sport 🤯 thanks for tuning in 🍻

[@aarondiaz2506]

I clicked on the video with the intention of not watching it full length, i just was interesed in seeing a small footage of the wave as a curiosity, but Dylan you are so chill and the it feels like a documentary, i watched it full and enjoyed it.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Stoked to hear Aaron thanks for tuning in and sticking around 🍻

[@danieladams7782]

Awesome Dylan! really enjoy your content! put a smile on my face always. Cheers!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you so much, so glad to hear ! 🍻 for the support 👊

[@canaanthevarakam1396]

Not sure how this doesn't have more views, such a great documentary. Keen to see more and I've subscribed!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🫶cheers buddy 🍻 big love

[@BigDaddy-hn7oh]

Classic brother. Our diversity is our strength thank you for highlighting that in this video what a cool place and nice people

[@DylanGravesYT]

Damn yeah that’s it ! Thanks for your support 👊

[@hihowareya2839]

cheers for spreading joy brother. loved the weird waves series and loving the new channel!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks for tuning in for all of it. Really appreciate it 🍻🫡

[@TheFletchandSebShow]

This was soooo rad. Just like supporting the Carlton Football Club, the next logical step is to "make the 8".

[@thomascouelle9191]

Amazing video thanks Dylan

[@maxi.p8542]

That was such a good video, I ended it wanting more! This channel is sooo underrated

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks dude, trying my heart out here lol

[@TaranakiGreenfields]

So good!! Epic you were able to duck into that section 8 even for just a little bit. Amazing.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Definitely stoked on the vision 💯

[@phillynn79]

Amazing

[@alvaroherranzfernandez5837]

Amazing video

[@mikaraki]

Great story, great edit and great host! Keep up the good work :)

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻thanks Michelle much appreciated 🙏🙌

[@dantedante21]

So much better then a vlog!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you for even noticing that 🙌

[@mikehitchen4487]

Super !!

[@shotspotsurf]

Thanks heaps for this mate! Gold 🙌

[@DylanGravesYT]

My pleasure the trip was epic 🍻

[@CalvinRonk-ft3ej]

Good heart warming video

[@myadventure045]

Ya, terimakasi banyak for bringing attention to this amazing place. But i hope you did not blow it up with this amazingly well produced video ... i mean i am totally going! Sampai jumpa.

[@tlb3855]

Amazing 🤙🏼

[@j3f423]

Epic ❤

[@bilbilsbilly]

15:13 "Nanti minto no WA 😅" So Indo. aunthentic This scene put smile on me , as an Indonesian , who was born in Bali Island , and also do and knowing about surf Great video as always Dylan , *suksma* & *terima kasih* , which mean thank you in Balinese and Indonesia

[@DylanGravesYT]

So glad to hear :) always have such a good time in Indonesia 🇮🇩 love the vibes :) thanks for watching and reaching out 🙌

[@bilbilsbilly]

@@DylanGravesYT 🍻cheers !

[@surf_videos]

Great Video - not many tidal bore vids ... this is a good one,

[@robinkoch8374]

So good 🔥 Would be cool to see more often and more frequently videos from you 🙏

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you! I plan too :)

[@jesusisking3814]

We all have sinned, and have broken God’s law (The Ten Commandments). Wrong doing deserves justice and must be punished (just like how a criminal has to pay for the crime they have committed) but God saved us from the eternal punishment of our sins by sending His Son Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for us, so that we may have everlasting life. Now for you to accept the free gift of grace, you must repent of your sins and put your faith in Jesus Christ and you will you be saved from eternal punishment, and be given everlasting life. By faith you will receive the Holy Spirit and He will transform your heart and clean you from the inside out. Turn away from sin, read Bible, pray for Jesus to reveal Himself to you and change you, seek to do what is right according to the Bible. Much love and God bless.

[@jxbusic]

Very interesting. Thank you.

[@jimmicane]

Dylan your storytelling is one of a kind in this era of surfing. The modern day Bruce Brown!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Big love James Cabe thank u 🙌

[@davidkmillerphotography]

So sick!

[@leighgilmour1702]

Whoop whoop 🙌🏼 🎉

[@HayunYusfardani]

Such an amazing content since the ripcurl 12 years ago, love to see your content man... 🔥🔥👍👍

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks for your support 🙏🍻👊

[@user-et1um8cl6w]

amazing

[@robruben3275]

Can’t believe you only have 16k subs. You deserve 1m atleast.

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks dude 👊 just chippin away :)

[@kaimurphy7953]

Your living the life Dylan. Keep up the great videos dude!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻 buddy

[@manuelmaquieira3698]

Dylan those "content creators" are viral way before you can imagine! I will try to look for the video and drop it in your IG DM ... this is great congratulations!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Oh yeah they’re killing it ! They have way more followers and views than me… got me rethinking my approach

[@minnird]

Sick video. Love your content and stoked you have a channel now 🤙🤙

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks for tuning in 🍻

[@johnhagan582]

Bro first time viewer so yeah I wanna give a great big shout out to everyone that this is a really unique and awesome phenomenon that people from my generation could of only dreamed about as a kid or young man .Love your direction on the content and more importantly your overall vibe of searching out beyond and outside the box of the sport I love surfing .Yours and Ben Gravys vlogs are truly inspiring .as having fun while at the same time learning how to create something that people can really relate to .I'm now a subscriber and will be waiting for more epic episodes. I'm stoked my friends 😂

[@DylanGravesYT]

thanks for the stoke John!

[@johnhagan582]

@@DylanGravesYT You bet Dylan.

[@thisisshaneg]

Such a good episode!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻ty

[@AidanGunn]

Great edit!

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Quite a wave! Really great content. Looks like a good place for a researcher that specializes in Bull Sharks to gather some data 😂

[@kony2023]

Thanks for the video. Love your surf knowledge!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻🙏

[@masonceci8100]

so sick

[@the_grand_tourer]

19:26 The most crazy and beautful party wave I've ever seen! Surfin unites.

[@DylanGravesYT]

🙌 so pure !

[@ericschrdr]

Amazing content - your videos rock 🤘🤘🤘

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank you 🙏

[@reeceryan1600]

biiiiig time subscribing after this video, great stuff mate

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u 🍻🙌

[@BigDaddy-hn7oh]

You are doing the right thing don't stop keep charging Full Speed ahead

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻🫡

[@brunao2515]

this is so good! well done dylan 👏🏼

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u 🙏

[@DubKicker101]

Holy that turn at 16:57 is absolutely insane!!!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

19:25 - scene of the video for me. Wonderful stuff from you every time Dylan.,

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks Jonathan! Yeah those guys rule 💯

[@danscotttt]

So good!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🫡

[@MrJohanOne]

You look so kind, you remind me of à tahitian friend !!!

[@thomasgfowler7343]

youre awsome dylan

[@yvanpedron5255]

Le respect, c'est bon en général. Merci.

[@bigrig8539]

tried surfing a little while ago because of your channel. I sucked but I had a good time. Will do again for sure!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Haha get back out there ! Like anything the more you do it the easier it gets 🍻🫡

[@ABCsurfingu]

Looks cool 😎

[@kai.glover]

So so so sick!!

[@DylanGravesYT]

👊

[@ozzie7anwar]

Btfl 🔥🔥🔥 🌊🌊🌊

[@Spacecatjester]

You are a fantastic filmmaker. I must say!

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻thank u! Trying my best here :)

[@maxcroce6216]

awesome thank you for your unique videos

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thanks you for watching 🍻👊

[@eionmark7424]

I'm so down to surf this

[@RhodiumAstronaut]

Amazing work. Keep it up!

[@DylanGravesYT]

Thank u 🙏

[@dcrafael86]

Nice vídeo browwww! ihuuuuu

[@DylanGravesYT]

🍻🍻🍻

[@ZipSnipe]

Its soo funny when your young , you dream of riding long waves. In my case I went to Costa and surfed 15 foot Boca Baranca, like the 3rd longest left in the world. Yeah like three waves in and I was worn out, they're soo long of a ride you run out of tricks to do

[@DylanGravesYT]

I’m still chasing that dream lol 😂 yeah this was one wave a day, but 3 hour long rides 🥵 sci fi surfing 🖖

[@dudeleboski2692]

Bloody classic! What a trip Dyllon! Or better DIALon

[@DylanGravesYT]

Hot fire ! Lol thanks dude

[@mikeyoung7736]

wow so cool Dylan. Its making me think of a trip there.

[@DylanGravesYT]

It’s worthy ! Definitely a bucket lister ! One of the coolest trips I’ve been on

[@mikeyoung7736]

@@DylanGravesYT keep it up Dylan. I love the vids my bro.

[@dangacore]

Man that wave 8 needs to be scored. Sick doco mate yewwww

[@DylanGravesYT]

Agreed !!! It’s proper !!! Cheers 🍻

[@hman7236]

Muuuuchaaaachooo increible

[@DylanGravesYT]

Salud 🍻👊