Here is a summary of some of the major river surfing waves in Colorado, along with their current flows. A couple biggies are missing because they don’t have accurate USGS gauges, and other lesser-known waves are omitted for the sake of clarity. If you want the full list of waves, check here.
Note that if a gauge shows a big negative number, it’s probably because it’s offline for the season.
Note that this flow page is a work in progress. As it turns out, a fair amount of web design wizardry is required to pull off what I want to do here. If you happen to be a word press or php wizard and want to help out, contact me. In the meantime, here is a quick rundown of what major waves are working in Colorado:
Colorado River Surfing Flows
| Wave | Location | Flow | Prime Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Run Park (Benihana's) | Denver | 22.7 | >175 Good, >250 Better |
| Beaver Wave | Denver | 39.0 | >150 |
| Trestle Wave | Denver | 39.0 | >800 |
| 1.5 | Buena Vista | 673 | >3,000 |
| Canyon Doors | Buena Vista | 673 | >1,400 |
| Salida Park | Salida | 673 | >300 OK, >650 Better |
| Pueblo Park | Pueblo | 200 | >500 OK, >1,000 Better |
| Glenwood Wave | Glenwood | 2170 | >2,500 OK, >10,000 Prime |
| Big Sur | Glenwood | 2080 | >20,000 |
| Gunnison Park | Gunnison | 425 | >300 OK, >600 Better |
| Durango Town Waves | Durango | 325 | >500 OK, >1,000 Better |
| Charlie's | Steamboat Springs | 105 | >200 OK, >1,000 Better |