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This can best be described as our Top 10 Tidal Bores. Not because of their size alone, but the great diversity they show and the fascinating stories that emerge. Eight different countries, spread across the globe, this collection represents a true virtual world tour of tidal bores. Within the next few weeks, these pages will contain a wealth of information and a selection of images capturing the true essence of each individual bore. It is only from first hand experience that one can convey the magnificence of the tidal bore. While we are striving to witness as many of nature's great tides as possible, we are also looking for any contributions you might have from your own experiences. 
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Araguari Pororoca, Amapa State, Brazil
The most impressive pororoca and most feared among the natives. It is reputed to actually form offshore on the vast delta banks. In the spring season of 2001, the river was conquered by the growing pororoca surf industry. |
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Gironde Mascaret, Aquitaine, France
Since the disipation of the mighty Seine, the Gironde Mascaret has become dominant, with the Dordogne tributary producing the most impressive wave train in France. Along its course, the Port of St Pardon has become very popular with surfers. |
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Hugli Tidal Bore, West Bengal, India
The Hugli bore is renowned for the destruction it has caused to ships. With the strong surge from the monsoon south westerlies, the wave is unpredictable in size. |
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Lupar Benak, Sarawak, Malaysia
The Lupar Benak is the largest of several bores in the estuaries of the Teluk Datu in south western Sarawak. Popular with both locals and tourists, the benak has been documented for the destruction it has reaped on shipping. |
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Petitcodiac Tidal Bore, New Brunswick, Canada
The Petitcodiac tidal bore has been an issue of hot debate in recent years. Once one of the most majestic, and still world renowned, the tide head has been reduced considerably by the causeway construction in 1968. |
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Qiantang Dragon, Haining Province, China
The mighty silver dragon! Everyone knows this monster amongst tidal bores. Revered by the Chinese the dragon is steeped in myth, and worthy of its claim as one of the natural wonders of the world. |
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Shubenacadie Tidal Bore, Nova Scotia, Canada
The Shub is the largest bore in Canada, and is the truly the home of the zodiac. The rollercoaster boat ride takes one up close and personal with the bore as it meanders its way through the sandy channels, eighteeen miles upriver. |
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Seine Mascaret, Haute Normandie, France
Second only to the China Dragon, this great bore reached heights in excess of six metres. But it also caused great devastation to shipping with unpredictable variation, and has been culled. |
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Severn Bore, Gloucestershire, England
Located in rural England, the bore meanders its way around a stunning horseshoe bend on a 22 miles journey. Most renowned for its popularity with surfers and the great distances they have ridden. |
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Turnagain Arm Tidal Bore, Alaska, USA
Housed between the Kenai Peninsula and the Chugach Mountains, the Arm is unique as the only fjord exhibiting a tidal bore. This is the most picturesque of all bores, and at a latitude of 61 degrees, it is also the coldest environment! |
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