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Playspot VA Class V

Zambezi Wave

Potomac - 4. Sandy Beach/O-Deck to Anglers Inn (VA)

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Gauge Conditions
Potomac River near Wash, DC Little Falls Pump Sta Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2.0 – 5.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Zambezi Wave
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The wave formed by the rock at the bottom of the eddy you sit in to surf odeck. Ferrying out to this wave is a challenge, or run the thunderdome channel and catch it on your way down. It’s about 8ft tall, no eddy service, but you can walk laps river left for the ferry. From 7.6 ft up to about 7.9 ft there is a foam pile on this wave, making it much easier to catch. At 7.6-7.8 ft is is possible to ferry on to the wave from the eddy but it is extremely challenging. Above 8ft this wave is super green and fast. You'll need to paddle hard to get on it.
Levels: 7.6-8.6ft
Boat: RPM style
Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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4. Sandy Beach/O-Deck to Anglers Inn
Potomac
II-III(IV) 2.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater