Bodyboarding Awards
Bodyboarding awards across 260 coastal spots. Where the shorebreak slabs and the sponge reigns.
Historical quality only. Awards do not provide a safety clearance.
The Headline Awards
The biggest prizes. Earned with data.
Bodyboard Spot of the Year
7.1
average bodyboard score
“Where the shorebreak slabs and the sponge reigns.”
Runner up: Gordon's Bay (7.1)
Shorebreak Slammer
173
heavy-swell sponge days
“Thick lips and square barrels on tap.”
Runner up: Gordon's Bay (161)
The Controversial Awards
Not everyone will be happy about these.
Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.
The Fun Awards
Deep cuts, patterns, and things nobody asked for.
Sponge Streak
87
consecutive bodyboard days
“87 days straight of rideable shorebreak.”
Runner up: Puerto Escondido (84)
Drop Knee Days
160
firing bodyboard days
“Firing and then some.”
Runner up: Gordon's Bay (144)
Onshore Operator
81
windy bodyboard days (20+ km/h)
“Onshore and grovelly for surfers, perfect for the sponge.”
Runner up: Bude Summerleaze (69)
Sponge Over Stick
100%
days bodyboard beats surf
“Too heavy, too hollow, too onshore for a stand-up board.”
Runner up: Bamburgh (100%)
The Data Nerd Awards
For the spreadsheet-curious.
Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.