Lunacy | the scariest reef slab break

Lunacy | scariest reef slab break in Australia

I've seen a lot very dangerous surfing locations but this spot Luna's takes the award for the scariest. Like all crazy slabbing waves in Australia they break on very shallow reefs. The Southern Ocean below Victoria Australia which is all part of the Shipwreck Coast that homes this lethal left hand reef break that not even the locals want to know about. If you wipe-out here, you will end up on the exposed reef on the inside. Out of the two days shooting, i filmed at least 4 surfers that got jammed up onto the inside reef. Watch till the end and you'll know what i mean. This place is absolutely mental !!

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Lunacy - Features Jack Baker, Kipp Caddy, Jade McCreddan, Joshua Harry Hall, Jordy Turansky, Brad Stone, Adam Kesbar & Chris Dellar.

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600ML G Master Lens..what a joy to use..

Plus a personal big thank you to Guy Macindoe for his second camera angle.
I love your passion for what we do..

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[LewisBeckman]

Tim Bonython is an absolute legend. My god, I’ve loved the ocean since the mid nineties and this man has been bringing me joy for at least that long. LEGEND!

[Haliboldt]

You aussies are a bit gnarly! Dry reef, sharky, cold water and unpredictably shaped slabs. Better viewed from youtube! 🤣 Awesome to hear humility out of everyone too. Ego checked at the door! Wonderful video. 🤙🤙

[businesssavings]

Really enjoying the blend of interviews with locals alongside the excellent footage of the waves and surfers. Thanks for all of the effort you are putting into this.

[JustinRuljancich]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate the interviews and boys’ descriptions of the experience. Well done fellas 👏👏👏

[theadventuresofcaptainover]

The south coast of NSW and VIC is slab heaven... there is so many almost unridden slabs on this stretch .. some you can walk to but many are jet ski or boat only access.. we surfed these slabs way back in the 80s and 90s off a boat using the tinny 60hp to skurf into them before social media phone's etc.. we even shaped boards specially for tow in.
I dislocated my shoulder
. I bashed my body on the reef.. lucky to be alive.. I lived in Coffs Harbour then and we would drive all the way down to the south coast and follow it up back to Coffs... the Coffs Harbour area has more bommie slabs than actual shore slabs but they are just as brutal..and satisfying.. I don't surf anymore... been there done that cause I'm old but now I chase extreme fishing fishing spots ... fly fishing for big permit on offshore flats off the central QLD coast etc.. I love watching the young guys charge these slabs.. brings back so many memories.. camping on the headland.. a few scoops.. and fkn out there.. Go the Boyz.. love it..

[johnspence]

Another classic video, thanks so much for posting. I imagine you are living my dream...hanging out with the crew, catching a few waves, towing or taking pics/vids of the others, having a beer & a mack grind afterwards. Oh, and the names of the spots: Lunacy, Cape Fear, Cyclops, etc. I wish surfers could have traveled with the original cartographers, people would still be using the original maps. That's the whole point of a secret spot. Even the name is a secret. Thanks for keeping this old man happy !!

[flasponge]

legends. This is surfing, wave riding & THIS is bodyboarding at its highest level, the art of the scoop on that 42in of foam is a technique that almost no one can master except blokes like these, & at the same time is the most underrated technique in waveriding outside perhaps bodysurfing tube riding. Super SICK CONTENT. thank YOU for showcasing the best wave riders in the world with no B.S. just pure action, stoke & excellane on display.

[saltyconvict]

Love the boogie attitude so proud to be a booger.
epic work mate thanks for putting together epic videos.

[michaela]

I love the fearlessness and water skills of the Aussie surfers! Legends!

[hurleycapetown]

Im from Cape Town so used to rocky but not a chance i surf this size when its rocky, mad respect for you lads.

[theadventuresofcaptainover]

I love the comments... So fkn Aussie.. Blase as.. sliding into a wave of consequence and brushing off fear... it's called COURAGE .. guys... So much respect.. we have it .. we love it..♥️

[davidgodoy]

Wow! Mad respect for all those surfers and boogie boarders charging it.... that's heavy surf

[Bm-riks]

Kudos. Fuck the ocean's amazing. I loved watching the footage of boys getting washed over the rocks. Shows the power and challenges and consequences thats involved in surfing especially waves like this. Something that only surfers know and understand. Respect

[reggiebald]

Absolutely gorgeous Tim! From the landscape to the seabreak; fabulous video, very well done. Thank you!

[CJ_]

Huge respect. Those folks catching a cheese grating were so cool in that situation jeeez. So so heavy

[rossburnell]

Paddled it a few times in the early '70's, wasn't my first choice but my mate loved it on his kneeboard. As he said you really have to pick your wave and commit, great video Tim, bought back a few memories of some good waves and some utter poundings.

[JIMJAMSC]

Those shots around 9:40 are majestic and to see that alone would make the adventure worth it.
I think I would sit those wave out and enjoy the incredible views. Thanks for going there for me..

[redefrisby]

One of your best vids Tim, pretty sure you've saved a couple of lives in advance by sharing this...that's if people will do their research...

[Nollaig]

Pioneers of absolute chaos.

Nothing but massive respect to those chargers out there. Pure and utter madness and a joy to watch ✌️

[col]

I’m a West Aussie and I’ll be the first to say ... that looks very heavy. Outright scary. The paddle out looks like a deal breaker for me these days. Hats off to the boys out there having a crack 👍🏼