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Rapid WV Class II

Surfing Waves below Shenandoah/Potomac Confluence

Potomac - 0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD (WV)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 0.5 – 9.0 FT
Photo
Surfing Waves below Shenandoah/Potomac Confluence
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

'Shenandoah/Potomac Confluence' Playspot Levels & Surfing Waves:

'Wake Up Call' (river left in first rapid after confluence) 2.5-5' [Point of Rocks gage] - wave/hole good for front surfing, spins and cartwheels.
'Maui Wave'
 (river center) 7 feet to high water [Point of Rocks gage], perfect at 9-10' - wave good for front surfing and spins.
'Mavericks'
(river right) 12 feet to high water [Point of Rocks gage], reaches incredible status at 14' and above - dynamic wave good for all kinds of wave moves.
'Squirtland Ledge' 
or 'Sunset Blast' (second rapid river center) 6-10 feet [Point of Rocks gage], perfect at 7.5-8.5' - wide hole good for spins, blasts and cartwheels.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II
Mile Marker
4.6 mi
Directions
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0.7 Dargans Bend Boat Ramp to Potoma Wayside, VA or Weverton, MD
Potomac
II+ 5.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater