



It was something of an open secret within the surfing world, we knew this thing was on its way, but we didn't realise how good it would be. The details of exactly what was coming were buried deep in the mind of surfing's bald headed superman.

So now it's here, what next? There are a million questions buzzing round the surfing community right now, and at the top of that list: where?

It's pretty ambiguous. For starters, the cover shot of the video he just sent viral he is pictured surfing in shorts. However, in the video itself, he's suited, wearing gloves and boots with visible breath. After stating that these were the first waves ridden here, something doesn't quite add up. It does however suggest the location is somewhere exposed to the seasons and what he does let us into is that it's about 110 miles from the coast.

The detectives at Swellnet in fact did some stellar investigatory work and it seems as though the signs point heavily to Leemore, California (about 110 miles inland). Kelly's wave is part of a dual lake setup and has been there since about 2004, where for years it was used as a ski / wakeboarding facility.

The filled in lake to the right, persumably filled in to allow for building work of the wave's mechanism © 2020 - Google

You can find details of the property being sold in January 2014, and it's no coincidence that the sale took place in the middle of the battle to get the first wavepool open.

Google Maps the same address noted in the article citing the property's sale and you'll find the rectangular lake in question. Worth noting is the neighbour: Phoenix Sunrise Golf Course. No doubt a useful bartering tool for those selling and a welcome addition next to to Kelly's new estate.

If you missed the original video, or need another look, find it here.