Crowds watch as surfers ride tidal bore on New Brunswick’s Petitcodiac River

MONCTON, N.B. – Two surfers say they have rode a tidal bore for 29 kilometres over a two-hour stretch along the Petitcodiac River in New Brunswick.

Colin Whitbread and J.J. Wessels of California were greeted by crowds of people along Moncton’s waterfront as they came to shore.

Whitbread says it was exciting but also dangerous and should only be attempted by experienced surfers with emergency crews for support.

The bore results from the high tides in the Bay of Fundy, pushing water into the river and creating a wave about a metre in height.

The tidal bores have increased in height in recent years since gates under a causeway that crosses over the river were opened in 2010.

Ben Champoux, Moncton’s director of tourism, says he hopes tidal bores become a tourist draw for the city.