What is the most crowed surf break in the world

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by lipride20, Jan 12, 2013.

Worlds most crowded surf break

Poll closed Jan 19, 2013.
  1. Rincon

    3 vote(s)
    8.8%
  2. Lowers

    9 vote(s)
    26.5%
  3. Swami's

    1 vote(s)
    2.9%
  4. Pipeline

    11 vote(s)
    32.4%
  5. other

    10 vote(s)
    29.4%
  1. lipride20

    lipride20 Well-Known Member

    50
    May 20, 2012
    In your opinion what is the most crowded surf break in the world
     
  2. JakeZnaty

    JakeZnaty Well-Known Member

    65
    Dec 28, 2012
    out of those 5 pipeline
     

  3. OldSoul

    OldSoul Well-Known Member

    347
    Nov 7, 2011
    Other... My home break is the most crowded....:rolleyes:
     
  4. marksharky

    marksharky Well-Known Member

    242
    Feb 14, 2012
    One year I counted 120+ surfers at Maria's in Rincon PR... imagine that. Locally in Jersey I've seen 40+ inbetween 2 jetties in Monmouth. That Blows!
     
  5. ThatSlyB

    ThatSlyB Well-Known Member

    323
    Aug 20, 2012
    I've seen over 50 sitting within 30 yards of the Loch Arbour jetty
     
  6. jkis

    jkis Member

    5
    Jan 13, 2013
    Snapper Rocks in Queensland, Australia is easily the most crowded break in the world hands down.
     
  7. gutterjack

    gutterjack Member

    10
    Nov 22, 2012
    some places can handle a crowd better than others- multiple take off spots, less critical sections, etc. pipeline is super critical and isn't very spread out.
     
  8. Njryan

    Njryan Well-Known Member

    57
    Oct 9, 2012
    Loch arbor is a disaster in summer......Maria's is a disaster too in winter unless there's some size, but still out of control.
     
  9. Scbe

    Scbe Well-Known Member

    140
    Jul 15, 2011
    "Pops" in Waikiki is crazy.
     
  10. dudeman

    dudeman Well-Known Member

    264
    Jan 21, 2011
    1st street jetty, VA Beach
     
  11. zach619

    zach619 Well-Known Member

    Jan 21, 2009
    Lowers... Hands down.
     
  12. dudeman

    dudeman Well-Known Member

    264
    Jan 21, 2011
    1st st VAB, or malibu is the most crowded ive seen. But I havent seen it all
     
  13. staystoked

    staystoked Well-Known Member

    628
    Dec 27, 2009
    CIMG4345.jpg How about New Jersey after Hurricane Bill...Disgusting.
     
  14. marksharky

    marksharky Well-Known Member

    242
    Feb 14, 2012
    Here is the report from Marias this am..

    Daily Rincon Surf Report - Comments
    Sunday, January 13, 2013 (1-13-13) 9:30 am

    We have surf in the waist to chest high range with head high sets here in Rincon this morning. The super high tide is making most spots weird at the moment. Still plenty of waves, just wait for the right one. The problem is that 100 other people are waiting for that same right one too so there is several people on each wave.

    Yay sounds like fun!
     
  15. Swellinfo

    Swellinfo Administrator

    May 19, 2006
    precisely... its comparing apples to oranges.
     
  16. lipride20

    lipride20 Well-Known Member

    50
    May 20, 2012
    Dont know if anyone has seen this but it would sway my vote for sure [video=vimeo;35822845]http://vimeo.com/35822845[/video]
     
  17. tropic surfer

    tropic surfer Well-Known Member

    181
    Dec 7, 2011
    I think that video shows Rincon, Ca. a bit more crowded than Maria's in Rincon PR. But only by a little ;)
     
  18. Gilman Photography

    Gilman Photography Well-Known Member

    227
    Feb 21, 2012
    agreed, many more people than any other break in the world, its a zoo there
     
  19. ThatSlyB

    ThatSlyB Well-Known Member

    323
    Aug 20, 2012
    Was at Loch Arbor today hoping to grab some of the 2 foot messy waves coming in. Most waves were 2-3 foot. Keep in mind this is January. When I arrived there was 15-20 people out. For mid winter slop! Luckily they all sat on the same break while I took the next break down to myself
     
  20. myxamatosis

    myxamatosis Well-Known Member

    67
    Oct 8, 2007