Huge Oregon Coast Surf!

On a sunny February day, I hiked out from the cove in Seaside, Oregon to photograph these massive shorebreak. There are a few locals that will threaten people taking photos, so I kept my camera hidden until I was away from people towards second point. It was amazing to take in the power and beauty of the ocean!
Recording Date: February 4, 2012
#Seaside #Oregon #OregonCoast #shorebreak #ocean #surfing #nature #powerfulwaves #Zoomdak

[@masodimontagna3771]

Beautiful wave movements 😊👏👍

[@Zoomdak]

Truly, the ocean is so majestic!

[@J_Smith7]

Nice shots...incredible waves. What kind of camera gear to you use? My only critique of your work is that you keep the names of said spots out. Let it be a fun mystery for the viewers.

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks for your comments. I primarily use a Canon 5D Mark IV, but looking to upgrade to mirrorless if I can this year. Mystery location is a fun idea, thanks!

[@laurarobinson625]

The music pairs really well w/ this. Like the gulls in the surf.

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@northcoastoutdoorchannel]

Beautiful shots of the surf! The photos at the end were next level!

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks so much, I had second thoughts about including photos at the end, so I'm glad you liked them.

[@wildzenventures]

Beautiful capture! I love the Oregon coast in the winter.

[@Zoomdak]

Truly! The Oregon Coast is so wild and majestic in the winter!

[@Musikanismo]

Amazing so beautiful lovely view

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@OSMOneStepMore]

Such a great shots of waves. Really spectacular. 👍👍

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks! It was a magical day of surf!

[@NicoleHikesalot]

Absolutely gorgeous beach scenes amazing captures ❤

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you, the ocean is such a powerful amazing force!

[@rodneysmart9774]

Cameras on the beach in Oregon? The boyz are slippin.

[@Zoomdak]

I guess so! Thanks for watching :D

[@rodneysmart9774]

@@Zoomdak It's definitely like that where I'm livin.

[@Zoomdak]

How so?

[@rodneysmart9774]

@@Zoomdak no cameras allowed

[@edwinatollstoy4837]

Haha, they’re still known as the boyz? Looks like most of these shots aren’t the point boyz locale. Or at least the locale they give a shit about it. Indian beach in one shot pretty sure. But looks like at least one or two short scenes are on location.

[@JUANORQUIO]

W❤W! That’s Incredibly Stunning And Breathtaking! 🤗❤️✨

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks so much, appreciate it!

[@ervinslens]

Gorgeous, this looks powerful! 🔥🔥

[@Zoomdak]

It was an impressive day!

[@discover-montenegro]

Stunning shore, the cliff side is so scenic ❤❤❤

[@Zoomdak]

The Oregon Coast continues to amaze me!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

Hi Mr. Zoomdak Wow, I imagine myself standing on the beach wrapped up with my white blanket... Shivering cold Nothing to hear Nothing to see but those beasts Monstrous waves What do they splashing against? I feel my face wet hahhah So much details in every seconds, Mr Zoomdak. I had to pose and played a couple of times For instance 0:32 and after No surfers I guess those birds are surfing in the air... Majestic!!! I thank YOU Belated Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you had a blast with your family and friends

[@Zoomdak]

Beautiful poem you wrote there! Thank you for your kind remarks!

[@ms.kayak7seas]

@@Zoomdak more success to come

[@HenryWeiss-l6v]

Deleting comments huh?

[@Zoomdak]

Nope, rarely ever. Thanks for watching!

[@SavvyExploring]

Nice big rollers, beautiful!

[@Zoomdak]

Truly, it was an impressive day of waves!

[@HenryWeiss-l6v]

Hey Thomas, I would like to thank you on behalf of all Oregonians for your hard work geo tagging all of the precious locations our state has to offer! Don’t listen to what respectful nature photographers say, keep up your hard work 💪🏄‍♂️🏆📸

[@Zoomdak]

You're welcome. Nature is there to be enjoyed by all. We need to respect it, and respect each other. But I believe God's love is present in nature and I find such peace in that beauty, and want to share that with others.

[@SILENTSHOT2400]

I personally don’t understand this. I do fully agree these places, these moments, are where god and the definition of beauty it’s self often lies. Although many of these places were often respected and visited less in the past. The more people i see at mount hood in flocks, short sands, the list goes on. The more trash i see. The more crowded these places get. It’s too easy for people to find. I think everyone should have equal access, but when openly advertised so easily it tends to bring trouble. The surf communities for example tend to have an unspoken rule. Don’t “blow the spot”. Enjoyment, yes. Fair access, yes. Taking care of the spot absolutely. Photos, yes. Be careful how much your disclosing though. Do not post location.

[@relaxingvideosnorthwest3646]

Beautiful capture!

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you, have you visited Seaside, Oregon?

[@hikingonthebeautifulplanet]

Beautiful oceanscape

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you, appreciate it!

[@clarkewi]

Awesome.

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you!

[@OrionSurfs]

So epic! And no one surfing 👀😵‍💫 bring me next time

[@Zoomdak]

The were people surfing in the main cove, but it was a pretty big day!

[@s.e.c.3222]

The point has some of the most beautiful tubes when things are going off but it is definitely not beginner friendly and it is very much protected by locals. Very rocky area too.

[@Zoomdak]

I’ve only surfed the cove once and that was intense, you gotta have some real experience to surf the point, especially on a day like this one!

[@imaracorsico]

Bravo 👍

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks!

[@ehlava7331]

beautiful

[@Zoomdak]

Truly! I love the many forms the ocean takes.

[@RASHMITHEONE]

💯🌊💯🌊💯🌊💯🌊

[@Zoomdak]

Thanks friend!

[@G0ddEityawesome]

Why would the locals threaten you for taking photos of the nature? Seems strange

[@Zoomdak]

They are really territorial of "their" wave. When it breaks, it's really good, but also dangerous. So they don't word getting out about it.

[@J_Smith7]

Crowds are a significant factor in surfing and favorable conditions are a limited resource. Many world class spots around the world are "over crowded" in that on a good day getting a favorable wave is very competitive- you may not actually get one. Look at the history of Lances right and Lanes Left- in large part due to surf media exposure the island is semi built up with resorts and the surrounding channel with boats, so on good days its no longer a handful of surfers out in a desolate setting which so many outdoor enthusiasts enjoy- not just surfers. In the case of seaside not all the locals are mean spirited and if one is proficient enough at surfing they very much can surf the point, but the sharing of documentation as proven by countless other world class spots just isnt in the best interest of surfers who want to surf a day of quality waves and not have to compete with 50 people in the water. How much it precisely influences crowds, is up for debate, but there are countless examples which clearly show surf media does indeed increase the number of people surfing at a spot. There are other factors like accessibility, cold, etc but documentation has proven even prior to the internet to play a significant role in motivating people to frequent "X" spot, even if it requires difficult traveling conditions. At this point there are enough resources available for surfers to discover existing less documented spots and even those that are not. Let people find it some what on their own? I think its a tough call, but in the cases of world class points like Malibu, Snappers, and...many others crowds are so high it significantly takes away from what all surfers enjoy. Seaside has factors like it being cold, sharky, and relatively out of the way of a major metropolis to keep surf population numbers down (if Portland was directly on the coast the point would regularly be totally zood out :), but the reality is surf media and the internet has led to over crowding at spots and so far has contributed to an increase in numbers at Seaside. In my opinion i think surf media can exist but there is a fine balance between directly promoting the spot and sharing in a more indiscrete form with no name calling and directions :) Hopefully a spot like seaside some day and other world class spots wont require lottery drawings like some hiking spots due to overcrowding.

[@Zoomdak]

Well put

[@vs123]

Wow strong is waves

[@Zoomdak]

Truly, it was a remarkable day of waves!

[@tubbers20]

Do the locals own the goddamn ocean?

[@Zoomdak]

Good question! Thanks for watching :D

[@marioinocelda1720]

Nice lefts. Aloha. Mahalos. 🤙🏼

[@Zoomdak]

Indeed, would have been a big day to paddle out!

[@newportsurfshop]

Must of been taken with a big lens from inside the Forrest. 😂

[@Zoomdak]

Nah, just hiked beyond the crowd :D

[@timothyogburn7656]

Good wave ,but was disappointed in the lack of good surfers ,surf level is about a 4 at best 😅

[@Zoomdak]

Good point, would be amazing to film surfers on these waves!

[@TheDieMusic]

Forgive him father... He know's not what he does.

[@Zoomdak]

We all need forgiveness

[@SILENTSHOT2400]

Hey man! This is cool footage etc. Just to let you know a lot of people might have a problem with the exploitation of these specific waves in the surf community. With the advent of technology into our lives posting beaches causes over crowding. The particular beach you’ve posted tends to be aggressively protected. I would be careful personally posting some of the curling waves in Oregon. At least doing so and telling where it is.

[@Zoomdak]

Hi there, thanks so much for sharing your perspective. I agree as this particular spot can get really dangerous especially when it gets this big. And that the surfers here are quite territorial as well. Thanks.

[@SILENTSHOT2400]

That’s cool of you to respond like this! I think it’s the disclosing of the places location that’s problematic. If you agree why is it still something that’s in the description as far as almost exact location? Just curious. Like i said i like what you do overall.

[@edwinatollstoy4837]

Are you surprised he responded? He literally responds to every comment. Maybe the only person who has done so in the history of KZbin. Good thing? Or just a little too hungry for any attention he can get? Could be why he named the spot. In any case it was a well known attention hungry surfer of old who got the spot localized in the first place.

[@gregweiss9359]

Calling Ben Gravy

[@Zoomdak]

Love to see him surf these!

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Why do you get threatened when taking pictures on the beach?

[@Zoomdak]

They think that this is their beach or their break so they don't want word getting out about it, even though it is already a well known spot.

[@EricPerson]

@@Zoomdak wow - as a photographer with thousands invested in my gear, threatening me on public property would not be a very wise move.

[@Zoomdak]

Good point!

[@J_Smith7]

I appreciate the the effort it takes to hike and trevel around the coast and get quality shots- its not easy and takes more time later to process and upload. So hats off to you for that, but saying "its already a well known spot" is subjective and at times untrue in that if you travel to popular parts of the world for surfing....a lot of surfers have never heard of seaside. In some core areas some do. In PNW...surprisingly quite a few surfers as well or rather they have heard of the town and surfing but are not aware really of how good the wave is. In alot of ways its not a well known spot. It really depends on who you talk to and where you are. If you are implying that because a spot is well known there are zero negative things about sharing it- well some would say its shortsighted due to the subjectivity of "well known." I like your work, but I am a fan of more mysterious and indiscrete natural documentation- not just in surfing. Maybe you can do a serious of mysterious location photography. Like treasure hunt spots. @@Zoomdak

[@Zoomdak]

@@J_Smith7 Good thinking.

[@gorgecicero594]

Dedicated to all the locals!!!

[@Zoomdak]

Certainly :D

[@421-ui6ml]

Nice video kook

[@Zoomdak]

Thank you 😋

[@421-ui6ml]

Your not welcome 😎🤙

[@katskeysandcaptures]

This is amazing Zoomdak! So why do the locals not like pictures … is it because they don’t want a lot of photographers coming in? Beautiful footage my friend! Have a great evening! @ms.kayack7seas … beautiful words … beautiful comment!

[@Zoomdak]

The surfers in the area want to be the only people who surf here so they think getting photographers to not take photos will allow them to own the place for themselves. Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

[@Zoomdak]

I hear ya Luke, thanks for sharing your perspective.

[@TheDieMusic]

Isn't Pride a Sin?