Rip Curl, the surf apparel brand, released incredible exclusive video footage this week of its team of professionals surfing a little-known wave on a river tidal bore in Indonesia.

This Indonesian bore, located on the Seven Ghosts River, was unprecedented in scale and wave-forming ability as it coincided with an unusually large spring equinox tidal swing that occurs once every 19 years.Tidal bores exist in only a few locations around the world, including Alaska and the Amazon. They occur when incoming tides push against the outflowing river current, forming surfable waves that can travel for miles.

The stunning footage captured last month on land and by boat and helicopter shows multiple barreling formations that the surfers were able to surf after being towed into the waves via personal watercraft.

"I didn't want to have any expectations coming into this trip, but the waves we've scored out here were pretty crazy," said Brazilian Bruno Santos, who logged a 35-minute ride. "People dream of experiences like this—it really is the perfect wave."

Three-time ASP world champion Tom Curren has surfed every major spot in the world. On his trip to the Seven Ghosts tidal bore, Curren said, "This has been the most amazing Search trip in 20 years."Rip Curl's motto is dubbed "The Search," encouraging surfers to explore the world and making films of their adventures.

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