Paddle out starts at 4:30 Surf starts at 14:45

Usually, after a paddle out like that, it goes flat for the next hour.

Guys glad you loving the vid so much and all the suffering in that paddle out 😂 i was honestly in disbelief and koa and i got to a point where we were like we are not going to stop trying to get out till board or leash breaks or we make it haha! And dodging the lip in that barrel was one of the most intense moments ive had in big wave surfing! Yew! Thanks for support lets fuckin goooo!!!

This paddle out is what it feels like when I’m going out in 3ft swells hahaha

I've paddled in stuff like that, then look back 15 minutes later, and the beach is 30 feet behind me.

On Saturday here in Sydney I was faced with my first ever 10 foot wave on my head and I heard your voice ‘don’t bail just duck dive and hang on’ i survived, board survived! Keep the advice coming.

Boss level cardiovascular and stamina. That looks so scary...felt myself needing to catch my breath as I watched this. It was interesting seeing you use the Technique that you described in a previous video... as you flip over and bear hug your board and then pop up ...that is until it got to the point where you couldn't do that anymore...then it got really exhausting.

When u are you paddling out the gopro makes the waves look so much smaller

These videos make monday a whole lot better.

That's surfing. 99% effort. 1% bliss!!

Holy moly that second wave

Love that you can hear his buddies laughing their asses off in the split screen as he gets absolutely pummeled. Hilarious!

Several people, watching this video in their rooms, drowned

This is INSANE! One of the best youtube videos I've ever seen! Got it all... chooks, cats, insane paddle out, mad barrels, brilliant surfing, awesome music and editing (onya Zoard). Honestly one of the best channels out there, please don't lose this authenticity. Sending love and huuuge vibes from Australia!

Exactly how I feel paddeling out to a 4ft beachbreak

I laugh inside thinking of all the non-surfers who thinks this looks so easy. They'd have noodle arms halfway out and be washed in the rocks begging for a helicopter rescue. 🤙😁🌊🏄

dude, your videos are like little works of art - i honestly think you could find a wide audience beyond surfers just cause of how beautiful and moving the shots are. the whole sequence starting at 16:20 could be a commercial

9:30 Me: I would give up. Nathan won’t give up. I would ride the whitewash in. Nathan eskimos...countless times. QUALITY CONTENT

These perspectives make you realize just how good of shape you have to be in to surf big waves Hawaii.....most would have drown 30x just paddling out in that. That lightning bolt board is so badass too....kind of wish vans sticker wasn’t there though. 🙈🤙🏾🤙🏾

I love how you show you paddle out it atuly helps me a lot and I learn from your videos, thank you and keep it going

Watching that paddle-out gives an indication of how fit these guys are.

Yaaa bro, love that you film and show the paddle out, all my non surfing friends have no idea. Now they do lol. Cheers and keep em coming!

In 50 years of surfing, making surf movies and watching thousands of videos this is THE MOST EPIC footage/music I have ever seen!!! Nathan you are THE MAN!!

Absolutely brilliant, the smile at the end when you make it to the channel is priceless!

Excellent POV work on that last wave. Great edits!

Wow. That barrel was absolutely mental! When you kicked out at 16:58 the music, the water and air blowing everywhere, and your face at the end reminded me of that scene from Avengers when Cap was facing Thanos' army all by himself. LOL It was just sheer SUPERHUMAN MOMENT of EPIC PROPORTIONS! . What a BEAST!!

I have been in some hair balls but this was brutal. Both for its intensity and duration. Prefect mental attitude of just laughing at the absurdity while using the fuel of abject fear. So few will know the joy you feel after one of these sessions. Truly alive! Thank for sharing.

I've died like 7 times watching this video, maybe even more. This footage makes me appreciate a lot big wave surfing over regular surf. Fantastic job Nathan.

You are a warrior Nathan no doubt about it !!!! I will keep you in my prayers brother you bring me joy every week

Thank you for your amazing job bro ✌✌✌ its scary asf I always was searching for pov experience of big waves and i so glad i found your channel

I love the perspective your videos give to surfing and the whole ocean environment. Like so many others have said, I could feel my shoulders burn with exhaustion and my lungs gasping for breath as I watched your brutal paddle-out. No other video I've ever seen gives me that "I'm right there with you feeling" like yours. Keep up the great work!

Thanks for posting such realistic and intense vids. That paddle out was insane, then that barrel. Wow. No more complaining when I paddle out on a chest high day at Pipes!

17:04 only a surfer knows that feeling. That made it worth the paddle. Thanks for showing all sides of surfing because 7:57 is just as real ;D...once again only a surfer knows the feeling.

That's awesome the music's perfect for that wave Nathan.

LEGEND!!!!! I've definitely done a 30 minutes paddle out and haven't made it and turned around and came in. You reaped the rewards of your hard work! Thanks so much for sharing!

Thank you THANK YOU so very much! That was absolutely effin INSANE! I could watch this for hours... these types of videos are so appreciated from an OT'er ( 50yr old mother/grandmother)who has always wondered what surfing was like. Just brilliant 😁

That paddle out footage was insane! I felt like I was drowning just watching it.😅 worth it though because you got a sic one!👍

I love seeing you get worked on the way out! pros are human after all!

Wow.. I've done many sports over my lifetime.. Skated, snowboarded in the early days of the sport. Ski both water and snow.. pretty active guy over 55 years. Only surfed a couple times which definitely means 'i don't surf'. But being a California guy and loving watching videos of people who do extremely technical things well.. throw danger in there and I'm a fan. Love watching you guys surf these heavy waves. I've just stumbled onto this channel yesterday and I gotta tell you this is some really compelling stuff. These paddle outs.. especially with the split screen in the corner really add to the drama and effort you guys put in to catching these things. Great idea giving the paddle outs a piece of the lime light. I don't surf but I know the ocean and that shit is epic. Then the up shots of big blue trying to fold you in... F'ing amazing. I watch a lot of surf channels.. You guys are putting up videos that are next level as to putting the viewer (there). Again that's coming from a non surfer. Your water and work footage is so compelling I forget there's world class surfing taking place. "Hey 'Van's.. give this guy whatever he wants.. This Is top shelf entertainment.. More than just a surfer video.

Good stuff Nate. And congratulations to you and Mahina!

Holy smokes! That was sick 🤙🏼😎

These are best vids. Raw and real paddle out and poundings. And some outer reef bombs. Can’t imagine ever getting out thru that impact zone, let alone with a GoPro in my mouth. You are a legend

Respect! Goes to show that those who work hard, almost always get a great reward. Awesome video and hats off to you and Koa for your tenacity. Buddy system!

Sooooo sick! Super educational and inspirational. Loved every second of this mini movie 🍿. Gonna fix my fin boxes and get back in the shack! 🤙

The things we do for one good wave, 30 minute paddle out, 30 second ride..

Mental pov/ split screen on paddle out. Worked just watching. Second wave was sick. Yah U Boyz!!🤙

My hat is off to you guys for not giving up. That was some of your best footage yet . Nathan’s wave was amazing

Just the nastiest paddle out, appropriately epic music, and your footage is freshest POV out there. Definitely a thumbs up.

Urgh my lungs were burning just watching that! Fair play mate!

I'm digging the soundtrack

The music and the images of you getting that barrel are an awesome combination. Excellent work!

That got me f'in HYPED! The music + massive wave and your epic barrel at 16:40 was so hectic. GARDDD DAMNN BOI

Gnarliest paddle out I've seen. I cant imagine trying to control a 9'8 in that whitewater

Epic Music!

Your grit and determination is astounding! Long strides Nate Dogg!

Risk equals reward! What an epic paddle out. Great that you don't go into panic mode at any stage, no matter how many you cop on the head. Excellent content and reassuring that every surfer cops a flogging (different size and conditions of course) no matter how proficient they are. Cheers

righteous

Bhodi salutes you. He's not coming back.

Holy frijoles! I was outta breath watching ur paddleout. U've got what my mom used to call "stick-to-it-have-ness" (say it quickly.) True Grit redefined, my boy. Goes for ur workout routine, too...which also winds me. It's obvious why u go so hard: u simply must...to play...& survive! Btw: LOVE the music with those freakish waves. Perfectly fitting! Gives my old lady skin chills. Great job all around, thanks for sharing ur awesome life. (& u don't whine alot, like some others do, & u know who they are...but ur always smiling =) So adorable, u (& kai lenny) Cant wait to see what u have from the rest of the week. Just luv watching!

EPIC! You guys always choose the best music for the surf session parts!!

This is the Ferrari of vlogs

Excellent! Best vlog! When the ocean wants you to pay the rent, it gets the rent. 2nd wave, Wow! And you and Frederick need to sort out your issues bud, he thinks you are one sketchy dude, haha

OK, that may be my fav yet! WTF dude? Not only is the footage amazing but the soundtrack?!?! The bass coming through my little speakers is beyond...

Wow, that second wave. Stunning.

OMG. Paddling out at marijuanas!! Come on Nate, you can find a sketchier place than that! YEAHBUDDY

"The most unsatisfieing video" but still amazing

I'm doing the thing.... your videos are so sick! I love that they really give a taste (better than anything else out there) of what it's like to do what you do. Stay safe, keep up the great work, and congrats on your engagement as well!

Good job young man!!! You have a lot of courage!!!

Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible has nothing on you. I'm making a NF statue ten feet tall!

Epic! How come the POV seems 10 times smaller than the real thing😝

What an awesome perspective.. I paddle out in about head and a half surf and it sometimes gives me a run for my money. This must of been exhausting ! Great vid! 🤙

Dude I love how real you are in your videos, unlike every other youtuber. This is content I have been dreaming of for years thanks for the vids boss man! Stay safe out there! Shoots!

Great pictures and surfing. Thank you for dedicating your life and sharing.

A must share, epic waves, relentless stamina. Good vid mate!

The best surf video ever !! This is what surfing means ! thanks Nathan !

Oh my... 16:16 so stoked you guys are filming this. These are shots we'd never get to see...Thank you

Not sure if I'm most impressed with you making the paddle out, the barrel, or the editing job. All are killer!

Epic footage!!! Loved the POV filming paired with the film from the shore.

Real life heroes. That barrel and what you go through and put on the line to get it is insane. May the surf gods continue to reward you.

This is some quality content, showing the nitty gritty of surf, the paddle out! Nice!

That was epic - with the POV it just felt so gnarly. Can't believe you actually made it out back - unreal

the best surf video ever ! this is what surfing means ! Thanks Nathan !! hello from Oleron Island

Great vlog! This scenes with the inside AND outside POV are just insane! Keep it up nathan, very good work!

nuthin but respect! That footage as you pulled in was some of the most beautiful surf footage I've seen!

Dude.. the smile after that big barrel says it all.. loving the POV stuff!!

This is so amazing, as a beginner it helps me so much understanding how to manage paddling in tough situation ! And the overview camera is great to realize where you are according to the waves and how big they are !

That go pro footage of that thick bazza is next level insane. Jaw dropping. Congrats mate. Love your vids and attitude.

13:28 Whitewater so gnarly the foam crapped itself..!!! Ha ha!! Thanks for the cue times. Your videos are amazing. The stamina and conditioning it took to do that is even more so. BEST POV SURFING VIDEOS!

Epic! Awesome footage after the crazy paddle out.

Incredible paddle out and massive pay off. Well done and thank you for sharing brother!

I haven’t done big wave surfing, but I can still sympathise. Incredible determination and perseverance. Inspires me to push harder, with the reward always being there Legend 🤙

It's all about perseverance. That one wave was epic! Subbed!

That second POV backside is absolutely surreal! So good...

Days like that are great for keeping in paddle shape at least. Especially when your living the dream like you are, living in paradise with perfect waves in the winter and traveling the world to catch dream swells when they’re forecasted. Keep it up buddy. Your always happy spirit always keeps me motivated for my 1 trip every couple years. San Diego can get good and are nearby but our Channel Islands take away the raw swell power so it’s not the same as Hawaii, central Mexico, Nicaragua etc. . .

Bro, psyching out, in the middle of revision exam at home, all bets are off that I’m finishing this within the next Half hour, Nathan’s vlog is priority🤙 YEEEW! These paddle out vids are the best!!

that was a really heavy paddle. congrats on the big pay off! great wave!! i really appreciate the format. seen lots of big wave vids, but rarely feel like i'm there...you guys are doing an impressive job bringing the POV style to life. kudos to koa...big time paddle out! nathan's smile kicking out says it all.

one of the best surf video i ve ever seen ! it's represent truly the reality, good job guys amazing !!!

Go Pro ya boy is getting the sickest clips. Good shit Nathan.

this is the video ive been waiting for my whole life, TY brother

That music that goes with that wave at 16:40 is just to good!!! props on that and sick barrel!!