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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.

Headline Award

Bodyboard Spot of the Year

NihiwatuIndo-Pacific

7

average bodyboard score

“Where the shorebreak slabs and the sponge reigns.”

Runner up: Pichilemu (7)

Headline Award

Shorebreak Slammer

ImsouaneNorth Africa

160

heavy-swell sponge days

“Thick lips and square barrels on tap.”

Runner up: Pichilemu (153)

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.

Fun Award

Sponge Streak

Puerto EscondidoCentral America

156

consecutive bodyboard days

“156 days straight of rideable shorebreak.”

Runner up: Pascuales (145)

Fun Award

Drop Knee Days

Puerto EscondidoCentral America

141

firing bodyboard days

“Firing and then some.”

Runner up: Imsouane (140)

Fun Award

Onshore Operator

MachrihanishAtlantic Europe

78

windy bodyboard days (20+ km/h)

“Onshore and grovelly for surfers, perfect for the sponge.”

Runner up: Shipwreck Bay (74)

Fun AwardControversial

Sponge Over Stick

AnakaoIndian Ocean

100%

days bodyboard beats surf

“Too heavy, too hollow, too onshore for a stand-up board.”

Runner up: Avoca Beach (100%)

The Data Nerd Awards

For the spreadsheet-curious.

Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.