Patiently waiting near Bird Point along Turnagin Arm for the Bore Tide. This is one of the only places in the world where the bore tide occurs. The tidal exchange this far north can be in excess of 30-feet in one tidal cycle.
The bore on this day was around 3' in height where we were at. It can vary depending on tidal strength, wind direction, freshwater flow out of the rivers, etc.
There were a few brave surfers and kayakers out trying to catch the wave. At least the icebergs have mostly melted. The guy in the back missed his chance and was trying to catch up.
The height and shape of the wave really varies depending on the spot.
As the bore passes it sounds like a freight train.
The surfers and kayakers scramble back to the shoreline to jump in their cars and try to get out in front of the bore to catch another ride. It doesn't move real fast (10-15 mph), so you can catch up with it in a car.
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