The GOAT's of Bodyboarding Take Over THE WEDGE | Raw | Flashback
Jan 12, 2026•Channel
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Published5 months ago
Duration21:32
Video IDDAT12OgxJpc
Languageen-US
CategorySports
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Views386
Likes31
Comments6
Engagement Rate9.59%
Likes per 100 views8.03
Comments per 1K views15.54
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#the wedge newport#big wave surfing#skimboarding#massive waves#huge shore break#raw surf footage#raw wedge#insane wipeout#viral surf clip#wedge carnage#surfer slams shorebreak#big wave crash#heavy wave wipeouts#skimming the wedge#the wedge surfing 2025#dangerous wave surfing#epic wave ride#unexpected swell#rogue wave hit#drone surf footage
Description
When Mike Stewart comes to town you know you are witnessing greatness. World number 1 ranked Tanner McDaniel and Craig Whetter were also putting on a show.
Bodyboarders include: Mike Stewart, Tanner McDaniel, Craig Whetter, Derek Hameister and a lot more.
Surfers: Tyler Thornsley
🌊 THE WEDGE: RAW CARNAGE (September 2023 Flashback)
Experience the sheer power of The Wedge in Newport Beach during one of the heaviest swells of 2023. No over-edited music, no talking—just the terrifying sound of thousands of tons of water slamming into the sand.
This is raw surf footage at its most chaotic. From elite bodyboarders charging 15-foot shorebreak to big wave surfers getting absolutely liquidated, this video captures why The Wedge is the most dangerous beach break in California.
⏱️ Key Moments You Can't Miss:
The Sand Slam: Heavy wipeouts where surfers meet the pavement-hard sand.
The Rogue Sets: Unpredictable peaks that caught everyone off guard.
The Sound: 100% raw audio. Hear the "boom" that shakes the beach.
📍 Video Details:
Location: The Wedge, Newport Beach, CA
Conditions: Massive September Swell (2023)
Gear: 4K Raw Visuals + High-Fidelity Beach Audio
The Roster: Featuring local legends, skimboard pros, and those brave enough to paddle out. Mike Stewart Tanner Mcdaniel
💬 Join the Conversation:
Which wipeout looked the most painful?
Have you ever stepped foot in the water at The Wedge, or are you staying on the sand?
Skim vs. Surf: Who takes the bigger beatings here?
🚨 SURF NERDS: If you live for heavy water and raw edits, SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell. We’re dropping new SoCal swell footage every [Week/Weekend]!
🔗 Connect & Support:
📷 Instagram: @weldon88 📱 TikTok: @waterhurts 🌐 Prints & More: www.brentweldon.com
#TheWedge #Surfing #Skimboarding #Wipeout #RawSurf #NewportBeach #BigWaves #Shorebreak #CaliforniaSurf #ExtremeSports