New Japanese Island - surf potential?
Also, this is not to be confused with Niijima Island which has hosted a bevvy of ASP World Tour events over the last couple of decades.
Won't be long till the Chinese claim the air-space over it and say that the Japanese 'stole' it from them.
Not sure if I've just got too much time on my hands but I love scoping the coastlines of the world looking for waves. Wish this comp was still running. https://www.surfingmagazine.com/google-earth-challenge/
Off the coast of WA, have a look at the southern most tip of west wallabi island... right hander?
Pretty sure a fella was killed by a 6m Great White while snorkling at that very spot in 2005.
pelseant island, reports it was a 6m G WHITE instant death and no body was recovered.
Ah yes you're right Udo. Flew over it when we were filming Storm Surfers and spoke to a few of the local guys about what happened.. sounded horrific.
Back on topic, the new Japanese island reminds me of the volcanic activity that spawned a new island near Tonga a few years ago.
https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=7124
Check this incredible story: https://staff.washington.edu/rel2/geog100-UW/SUPPLEMENTARY/emerging_volc…
The best unsurfed waves in the world? Try North Sentinel Island and then Google it to find out why!
Actually i just read a full article on that island, pretty interesting. Maybe just jump in and get a few then get the hell out of there before the locals are onto you.
Not sure what direction it faces but Japan's newest island 'Niijima' is showing a couple of interesting little coves and points that may show some surf potential once the volcanic gases bugger off. First in best dressed, eh?
More info here: https://www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=82607