Blair Conklin

My favorite type of barrel

Didn’t think watching water dig its way to the ocean would be this satisfying, but here we are.

The creek was so full all it took was a few fingers to get it going! Today was a national holiday so it was extra busy on the beach. Hopefully the people the crossed it can get back alright. Kinda crazy to think that small shovel transformed the beach. Not to worry though. The beach will be back to normal over night. Don’t believe us. Stay tuned for tomorrow!

Here’s what happens when you dig a river that connects to the ocean with just a shovel… At first it’s calm then the water breaks through and turns into complete chaos. The river starts ripping into the sea and next thing you know, skimboarders and surfers are riding the wave like it’s a bull. One of the wildest things I’ve ever seen go down on a beach. #riverwave #riveraftermath #story #sports #sportstiktok

Connecting a Lake to the Ocean by Digging a Trench

Watching the water flow through is super satisfying! They should turn digging through sand like this into a sport takes real strength and stamina to shovel fast! #sports #sportstiktok

My favorite way to start the day

Grandpa uses a shovel to connect a river to the ocean

This river was completely blocked and cut off from its natural path to the ocean by a sand dam. The dam was broken. The water didn’t just flow it trickled in a satisfying way down to the ocean. You can literally see the land reshaping itself in real time.

The trickle of the water is way too satisfying

Nothing like arriving the beach and get the best one of the day!

With one unexpected swing of his cane Grandpa broke through a sand dam that had blocked the river from reaching the ocean. The water burst through with force carving a path and reshaping the beach in minutes. What started as a calm, quiet scene turned into a powerful display of nature’s energy. #riverwave #surfing #sport #sports #sportstiktok #riveraftermath

We tried connecting a river to the ocean using nothing but shovels and our hands, thinking we could guide the flow but what happened next caught us completely off guard. As soon as the trench was deep enough, the water exploded through with way more force than expected. The entire shoreline shifted, walls collapsed, and everything we built was instantly washed away. People have been searching how to connect a lake or river to the ocean and wondering what happens next well, here’s the real aftermath. This is what it looks like when people try connecting a river to the ocean by hand, and yes, it went completely wrong.

A River Meets the Ocean And a Beach Turns Into the Ultimate Skimboarding Arena. This isn’t illegal. It’s nature with a little help. The water has to make its way to the ocean. If left alone, it can flood streets, damage nearby homes, and create stagnant pools where bacteria thrives. So locals step in, digging a narrow trench to safely redirect the flow. But what happens next is something wild. The calm trickle suddenly surges carving the sand wide open until a raging river meets the ocean. And just like that, a rideable wave forms, and the beach transforms into a gladiator arena. Crowds line the banks like it’s the Colosseum, cheering as surfers and skimboarders drop into the chaos, riding a wave created by pure force of nature. What starts as a simple redirection turns into one of the most epic, spontaneous surf sessions you’ll ever see. #riverwave #riveraftermath #story #sports #sport #espn #sportstiktok

It was cooking yesterday! Rocking the 2.2 short arm full @Isurus Wetsuits for those warmer days.

It started with a trickle just a shallow stream making its way toward the ocean. We were helping guide it, creating a path so the water wouldn’t back up and flood the nearby homes or spill into the parking lot. But as soon as it connected with the ocean, everything changed. The flow picked up fast. The sand couldn’t hold it back anymore, and suddenly the whole beach opened up. Massive channels formed, water surged forward, and for a minute, it looked like we’d totally torn the place apart. But here’s the twist it was exactly what the beach needed. This kind of natural breach helps release trapped bacteria from the lagoon, protects the area from flood damage, and even sets up perfect little river breaks that skimboarders dream about. And then, like clockwork, the high tide came in. The chaos started to settle. The ocean pulled everything back into place, smoothing the sand and balancing the scene. It’s wild to watch because at first, it feels like destruction. But then nature rebalances itself out

Making the best POV ever with my friend @Johnnywebergrills

Connecting a lake to the ocean with a shovel

That’s what i call a morning barrel!

Skimboarding competition with massive waves in Mexico!