Historic "20-25ft" Swell Forecast 50 YEAR STORM in New Jersey

This weekend was absolutely bonkers. I landed back in New Jersey from my Hawaii trip with just about enough time to brush my teeth before I was packing my car up for the Historic "20-25ft" Swell Forecast 50 YEAR STORM in New Jersey. I've really never seen anything like this & I was stoked to find some grinding tubes all whilst washing off a heavy trip to the North Shore of Oahu. More Hawaii vlogs on the way by the way! FOR THE DREAM!! - Ben
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[@ooklamoc4411]

This is maybe my all time favorite Ben video. My NNJ old guy longboard crew were all watching this insanity go off on the cams and I was hoping you were back home for it.

[@MrRobertFarr]

❤ Did you watch many Ben Gravy videos before this one ? ❤

[@ooklamoc4411]

@@MrRobertFarr many, yes!

[@MrRobertFarr]

@@ooklamoc4411 Myself also. I thought Bells Beach was memorable , The Cornwall trip was also memorable . Also the collaborative efforts with Jamie O'Brien. There's some awesome tube riding in this video. I used to be good at Tube Riding / Getting Barrelled myself. But I wonder how they cope with a close out Barrel on a stand up ? On a bodyboard it's easy to exit through the face but it must be tricky on a Standup . I guess maybe they crouch and try and grab the outside rail . You any good at surfing yourself ? Ben Gravy seems to manage okay . I expect maybe there's personal head camera footage of what's going on in The Green Room somewhere ? What other videos do you recommend of Ben Gravy's ? This was a particularly good one. I agree .

[@MrRobertFarr]

❤sure maybe I can publish your interview over at Friends of Plymouth Bodyboarders maybe ? ❤

[@ooklamoc4411]

@@MrRobertFarr I started late and I’m not great but do enjoy it. The collaborations with JOB are good, ferry surfing and the Alaska trip stand out also.

[@CarianneRHixson]

These are my favorite Ben videos! Pure surfing - Jersey style. Nothing beats it. So epic!

[@Ian_EL]

Insane size for the east coast!

[@AllTheUrbanLegends]

My favorite part of this video (aside from the epic swell) is everyone watching (and filming Ben) from inside the house 😂

[@tombell4079]

@BenGravy you are a full time Professional surfer don’t let anyone ever state otherwise!!!!. It’s not about how many stickers you have on your shortboard although you are starting to collect a few lol 😉. The way you approach surfing a surf break takes it beyond the WSL and the purist of free surfers. You just get it done you commit yourself 100 % inspired to the very end 🤟

[@woodstocker2687]

I've been surfing Jersey Shore for over 50 years, for real. Through numerous hurricanes with @16ft faces, maybe 20 ft @ Seaside piers and LBI with Coast Guard choppers overhead shouting through bull horns 'we must evacuate immediately or you'll be....blah blah blah', my point being that NEVER have I seen barrels so perfect and clear on this Coast. From Maine to the Keys I maybe had two or three days worth of very funky tubes that closed out before I could count to 11 but at least they had some shape. Then in the evening we'd ride up to Asbury, first stop, the belated Mrs.J's for countless ice cold pitchers of PBRs with fries and clams just for nutrition. Then straight into The Pony to see 'Bruce' and my friend Lance Larsen with Lord Gunner. One drunken evening a long time ago I promised Lance I'd use one of his tunes in a Hollywood movie. Which I did! I directed and wrote a film, Fathers and Sons, with Jeff Golblum, Samuel Jackson, Roseanne Arquette (as 'Madame Marie' the Boardwalk fortune teller Springsteen sings of in SANDY). My best friend and still 'Soul partner' Jon K. produced it. (Another Jersey 'boy'/ body surfer,) It's a beautiful film we shot all down the shore like Jon and I always said we would. Today? just got off the phone with Jon. I'm a Blessed and a lately surf hungry Rabbi! Plus writer etc. Clean and sober for 21 + years (Thank God), So Thank You, Mr. Gravy, send out an all points bulletin next 100 years when they're breaking like above!

[@Elexmage]

Day of days for Jersey. Epic barrels the locals will speak of for decades. You scored big time. 😊

[@bradlyallen2763]

Best 2023 KZbin surf edit of all time. Ben that was so good. Once that ski came out it was all over.

[@boddysurfer]

Gravy left perfect surf in Hawaii for perfect surf in Jersey . The world no longer makes sense! 🏄

[@thedogfather1204]

😂😂😂

[@wakeupthebear]

He’s probably surfing some other great spot as we speak. Legends do what he’s doing.

[@bjbhehir]

There's zero comparison! I'll take a foot on Maui over anything on the East Coast!

[@ChickenJoe-tq6xd]

@@bjbhehiryea but if you lived here and it’s a once in a lifetime situation I’d go back to

[@bjbhehir]

@@ChickenJoe-tq6xd definitely cool!!

[@Gixflix1]

Epic!!!! So cool when you surf at home. Makki back behind the lens with world class commentary. 10/10!!!!🍍🍍🍍🍍

[@buzzbabyjesus]

I've seen just about every video going on 7 years. You absolutely killed it. Unreal.

[@BenBike]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!??? That was absolutely insane dude! Never seen anything like that 🤯 Best episode ever??

[@jessicawheelahan]

Wow! I grew up surfing in Ocean City, MD and the biggest we ever saw was 14ft from a nor’easter!!!!

[@MH_347]

I thought you might of still been in Hawaii and missed this swell. You would of been devastated

[@OTCZeke]

So Glad u dropped this right away, I was eagerly waiting for the Gravy VLOG of this Magical Storm!

[@mrspunk61]

That wave at the 11:09 mark, Sick!!!

[@michaellee4537]

Here I am in Australia with some of the best waves in the world a 200m walk and can surf them in boardies. And I take it for granted. I probably wouldn't have paddle out in that I would be like it looks to messy, but you got some mad ones. I need to be more grateful for the things I have for real and be stoked like you are. Nothing else matters except making the most of what your given and being grateful for it.

[@robotafflicition]

Why is this giving Drive Thru : New Jersey vibes 🤣🤣 some of the best barrels I’ve seen on the east coast I love it brother!

[@jimmyweinstock3770]

its so impressive to see how much your barrel riding has progressed. Awesome video dude, you inspire us!

[@briansurfer8625]

Really happy you got home in time for that swell. Was hoping for a vid

[@0dbm]

Mr O Brien says your forgiven , beautiful wave

[@johnmcgough3994]

And a beautiful sunset to cap it off! Right on Makki.

[@mikeobaugh7933]

Those shadows in the barrel are crazy! Ripping, Ben 🔥🔥

[@surferduck420]

I rewatched it focusing on the shadows.. unreal images.. i seen dragon heads blowin smoke🤙🌊💯

[@sorinholland4]

No one gets more barreled on the East Coast than Raven Lundy. I've been saying it for years. Surfed with him once when we were both much younger in OCMD. Guy just CHARGES. 🤙🏻🌊🍍

[@johnbrion4565]

That one Sandy barrel is the biggest east coast barrel I’ve ever seen. Insane.

[@jeffpieper1]

Awesome edit Ben! Stoked you made it back for this mega swell. I can’t consume enough footage of what went down in Jersey on Monday. Truly epic stuff. You and the rest of the Jersey charges are total legends! Thanks for making us so proud and showcasing what Jersey can deliver!

[@bmwgary]

You dominated Jersey Ben! Insane murky beach break barrels 🌊 🏄‍♂ 🍍 !!! 🤙 And here I thought you were in Hawaii…

[@ibesailing]

Epic session Ben. Way to charge…yeeeew!

[@backcountrysurf7895]

Bra. Seen 95%of your surf vlogs. For me best surfing you have put out ever. Nothing better than epic waves and surfer on ones "A " game. Great job

[@Live2Surf]

Unbelievable Barrel ride Brother. It’s wonderfully serendipitous

[@jessemuscarello4834]

Love the way you represent NJ. For the Dream!

[@jimijam48]

... B.O.S. waves for the Captain and Crew, (B*lls of Steel) - The North Shore guys prob calling this 6 to 8'; most of them won't ever appreciate just how crazy and difficult this is with all that Neoprene, shallow conditions - cold wind, freaky paddle-outs. Hard to believe you paddle-in these waves with a 5' 11'', pure madness... Sure looked a lot more relaxed and make-able w/ mechanical-advantage. Helluva' document of what Jersey-Juice can potentially be; Madd' Props and Respect... ~ y'allz Rock Stars of the Winter Surf World !!!

[@tristanb239]

Its so righteous seein you get after it day by day brother🤙🏼 true inspiration and a humble dude

[@ericknorpp8238]

Your best waves and rides by far since you started. Been here since day 1. Congrats, you claimed it...

[@menash23]

Amazing pure day. We all felt your stoke !

[@nickcds3419]

We just had to out our boy down 3 weeks ago. He was 15.5. You’re right, no barrel can compare to coming through the door and seeing the pure joy on your dogs face that you’re home. 💔💔

[@BenGravyy]

I’m so sorry to hear that 🙏❤️ he’s truly the greatest part of our lives

[@nickcds3419]

@@BenGravyy they truly are man. Indescribable bond. I appreciate the kind words Ben… enjoy every moment with him, as we did. Merry Christmas to you and the entire family. Your content always puts a smile on my face.

[@darrenwood3427]

Wow, how many waves have ever seen ridden in my lifetime and those rides caught my attention. Respect from the UK

[@patrickbuchanan5817]

I couldn't be happier for you experiencing this kind of Epic-ness! You truly deserve it and have worked so hard for all that you have. Love this video!!

[@ponolovefarms3926]

That duck dive at 9:44 was so clutch!!

[@christopherpalma2284]

Absolutely epic Ben Im a bodyboard guy . Amazing what you do

[@Jmac_850]

Carnage!!! Merry Christmas brother and happy new year🤙🏾

[@davidgodoy826]

WOW Jersey fires amazing waves, respect from south Florida

[@bmwgary]

Had to watch that twice… will probably watch 10 more times. Once the jet ski arrived the rides were sick, never seen Jersey spit like than. This is your best surf video of all time imo 🤘

[@Jason-cm6uh]

First thought: Damn there's gotta be a gnarly rip/ side current. Looks like a lot of walking back to the peak

[@larry3476]

Thanks,enjoyed the video ,waves and laughter. Larry,San Diego

[@bigbird2451]

You bad boy Gravy. You've gone and made Jersey jealous. "Oh, so you've been to Hawaii. Oh, so you surfed Pipeline? Well check this out Punk!"

[@nyjets238]

absolutely legendary sesh

[@simontemplar1]

Good job surfing those 10-12 footers

[@firedchiefpaul]

Absolutely loved this VLOG! You and Zayne have a special chemistry that makes your videos priceless.

[@jaymclure4482]

Stoked you were on it. I missed the swell in NC because I couldn't find my gloves and hood and didn't want to be the only guy out in 25ft waves. If my neighbors were out I or it was warmer I'd have given it a try. I probably wouldn't have made the paddle out, but I wanted to try but not die.

[@erikfowler3124]

simply SICK

[@tayronachan]

Congrats on the waves!

[@adamcoyne9574]

This brought a tear to my eye.all the shit you have been through.your journey. To score waves like these in your backyard. Amazing. You deserve it.

[@woodnbikes]

That's the best surfing I ever seen you do, new board suits you 🤙🏻

[@frankwhite4509]

Ben Gravy representing NJ love it! Coming from Carl Schreyer back in the day🤟🤙🤟

[@garyleonard9178]

11:30 he was soooo deep in that tube, nuts!

[@joegibbs2508]

Serious travel time on that one!!!!

[@henri1298]

One of my fav episodes by far. Vibes were so high.

[@2dazetake]

You guys cranked, those were some steep barrels. 🌊🤣🤙

[@MylifeofTao]

Living the dream Ben! You’re an inspiration my man!

[@therealjd1503]

I don’t even surf “I’m from other boarding sports” but I love this channel and just think Ben would be such a fun guy to hang with. Epic east coast waves and much love🤘🤘

[@jonathongosman7591]

That swell was unbelievable for sure. Full GEOENGINEERING SWELL IMHO.... Solid boys. Nice to see Raven still at it🙏.... nice work. Great footy🤙👊

[@oceangrown_7579]

Glass boards are backk baby. Full sends into the winds. Duck dives and sweet vibes 🌊

[@JOHNHMATTHEWS1]

Ben love your on track Surf format. Keep on the path. Goose and I surfed Hurricane Gloria at Long Branch Sept 86. I paddled out and waves were 20'. I remember Mario one of owners of Moceans Surf Shop. Instead of paddle along rocks which seemed risky. He waited Huge Sets and threw his Board off Jetty and Dove in. Man I wish I had Video. The jetties are too close after I made in, Goose looked at me. Are you crazy? He valued his Life. 26 and thinking it is worth the Challenge. Keep Riding the Tube.

[@ericpeabody1555]

Holy crap Ben!!!

[@deniseperrotta6857]

That was awesome

[@ChampionTradingCorp]

Ben nice hunting big waves. We surfed Gloria hurricane 1986. Huge at Long Branch that Sept. I heard it was over 15 to 20. Side tow was epic in your words! Take the Cheese Quimosabe! For the dream

[@motherscratchers]

Representing! Love this video Ben. Nice work and super cool support from everyone else who made it happen. NO BARREL in the WORLD could compare to this! Dig it.

[@ericschrdr]

Unreal waves - you guys we're stoked!

[@mpix00]

LOOKING LIKE HAWAII OUT THERE!!

[@d34db33f]

nothin like that murky brown jersey atlantic water.... reminds me of jaws... grew up doing summers on the jersey shore... love it

[@erikvanconover]

insanity!!!!

[@MrCManfredi]

Great session but Monmouth was bigger and way way heavier. Double this size Monday. This was about what our Tuesday was. Just a gnarly day 😅

[@bowercrout]

Anyone got any footage of Monmouth??? Absolutely madness

[@jayfountain4415]

Its all about the gravy baby

[@colinbourke9016]

Some waves on real hope you you get the wave of the year.

[@FlyontheWindow]

what an epic sesh man. Huge respect charging those heavy tubes!

[@elichristopher8488]

Pure stoke! Thanks Ben for your inspiration for constant pursuit of joy

[@Live2Surf]

Ben did a pop shove it in that Big Tube!! Yeeahhh All Time Best and Biggest!! Can’t believe how epic that looks

[@bri_guy508]

FOR THE DREAM! OVERSTOKING 🤜🏻🔥🤛🏻

[@williamkramer2567]

You could feel the psych counter going off !! Great post !!

[@Jason-TheChad-Muska_circa1995]

I was waiting for this to drop🤙

[@tedtrullinger915]

Sooooo gnarly!! You guys had a hellava day for the books. Jersey going BIG! 🌊🏄‍♂️🤙🏼

[@danlatham714628]

Jesus that was epic!

[@scottmcwave9479]

I’m claiming the wave you got two years ago was bigger! These waves were thicker!🤙

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Hawaii learnings and lessons helping out dude, epic skill and confidence.

[@bi0008]

Casually packs the end of that barrel! Getting some serious clips, braddah.

[@AtortAerials]

Glad you made it out of Hawaii for this!

[@katia121083]

Wow now that was for the DREAM!!!! NJ WOOHOO

[@warz801]

Oh my! Swirling Freezing Death Barrels! Amazing.

[@seaweeddeewaes6692]

Wow, str8 up chargin like a Boss. That was incredible.

[@Chop757]

😂 it’s a 10 foot difference between the first App and Surfline!! 😂😂 FOR THE DREAM!!! Get it Ben!!!!!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kyledisch4034]

insane clips ben well done

[@aaronbaltusis6357]

Epic barrels! For the dream!

[@leerutherford8095]

Ben Gravy is a GOOD surfer!

[@CaptainDaddio3]

My goodness Ben (and crew) that was incredible ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@averagejoegrows]

the gopro pov woulda been epic on this

[@moleisrich1]

Smiling the whole time. Yea it’s 5?am here and I’m amped

[@Dirtywesterner]

Late 80s Manasquan inlet and the cover of the magazine.. the inside cover of eastern surfer magazine which was a little bit of an east coast jab was actually pretty cool. I like your style you have plenty of aloha and it’s becoming rare these days

[@tonybeatbutcher]

Wayoo!!! This style of waves we don't have that much in France. Epic NJ.

[@greyghost7135]

Dennis finally makes an appearance!

[@emilesturt3377]

Sick Surfing Ben

[@salvadorroibon]

Sick!