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Photo courtesy of Waves & Water/UNIT Surf Pool Surf Park Central – June 8, 2023 The sport of rapid surfing has gained global attention...
Surf Park Central: May 30, 2023 In an insightful interview recently conducted by our partners at Wavepool Mag, Skip Taylor, a Surf Park Insider...
Hold onto your boards and get ready for a wild ride into the fascinating world of surfing with groundbreaking insights. In a recent article...
Citywave, the maker of surf wave machines, has partnered with UEC and Goodsurf to expand its surf experience across North America. The company intends...
From pint-sized surfers to significant steps in sustainability, here’s a list of what’s making headlines in April: Surf Park Prices WavePoolMag has released an...
Surf Park Summit’s new Developers Track is getting media attention from the San Diego Business Journal. The unique special sessions during this year’s Summit...
PerfectSwell is showcasing its wave technology in a video posted to Instagram. The video highlights big air maneuvers with 15-year-old surfer Erin Brooks. According...
From WavePoolMag: Surfers are often stereotyped as laid-back, easy-going people who don’t have a worry in the world. Of course, the reality is surfers...
From pint-sized surfers to significant steps in sustainability, here’s a list of what’s making headlines in April: Surf Park Prices WavePoolMag has released an...
Surf Park Summit’s new Developers Track is getting media attention from the San Diego Business Journal. The unique special sessions during this year’s Summit...
PerfectSwell is showcasing its wave technology in a video posted to Instagram. The video highlights big air maneuvers with 15-year-old surfer Erin Brooks. According...
From WavePoolMag: Surfers are often stereotyped as laid-back, easy-going people who don’t have a worry in the world. Of course, the reality is surfers...
The transformative development on the former site of the Virginia Beach Dome, which includes a first-of-its-kind Wavegarden Cove surf park, has been decades in...
Press Release from Endless Surf: Southern California’s largely anticipated Thermal Beach Club (TBC) has officially announced details on its partnership with Endless Surf to...
By Tanner Wilson for WavePoolMag: Despite the uncertainty surrounding the housing market, new housing is still very much in demand. Especially in booming cities...
Here’s a quick look at the stories making headlines around the surf park industry this month. Australia Project Moves Forward The latest surf park...
Press Release from Wavegarden: A handful of the world´s best surfers – including Yago Dora, Leo Fioravanti, Luke Swanson, Reef Heazlewood, Dion Agius and...
San Diego, CA – Surf Park Central is excited to share more details about Surf Park Summit’s Developers Track Series. The specially curated series...
Press Release: The LineUp at Wai Kai EWA BEACH, HI – Wai Kai will introduce a new era of experiential recreation when it opens...
From WavePoolMag: “(Surf culture) is evolving and growing in ways that I think are pretty magical and wonderful in recent times and reaching new...
Press release from WavePoolMag: WavePoolMag today announced the addition of the world’s rapid wave pools to the company’s Surf Planner page. The expansion comes...
Surf Park Management, the company partnered with the LineUp at Wai Kai, posted on social media the official public opening date of the new...
A new Forbes article is going into the history and future of Surf Lakes. The company has multiple projects, including its former Yeppoon testing...
Press Release from EpicSurf: EpicSurf is excited to announce their FIRST ever sponsored surf athlete – Camden Hoover! Cam is currently competing in the...
Written by Evan Quarnstrom for WavePoolMag There is a consistent complaint in the surfing world regarding wave pools: They will create more surfers and therefore...
Here’s a quick look at the stories making headlines around the surf park industry this week. Buoyancy in surfing: saltwater ocean vs. freshwater wave...
It’s a busy endeavor pulling together a wave pool project. Along with the standard home-building construction challenges, there’s the labyrinth of surf-centric creation issues...
Press Release from ADG/EpicSurf: February 6, 2023 (Cohoes, NY) Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce their deep-water stationary surf wave EpicSurf®, has been...
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From WavePoolMag: Pharrell Williams has secured further funding for his wave pool project in Virginia Beach. The $330 million Atlantic Park development will be...
Guest post from Hotel & Leisure Advisors By Stephen Szczygiel, CHIA Summary The popularity of surfing has grown significantly in recent years, especially in...
San Diego, CA – Surf Park Central is excited to announce the return of Surf Park Summit on September 19-20, 2023. The industry-leading event...
From WavePoolMag: Amid soaring inflation, high-interest rates, crypto meltdowns, and a stumbling stock market, investor confidence is weak, to put it nicely. Despite falling...
In a new video shared with Stab, American Wave Machines’ PerfectSwell is front and center. The video from AMW shows multiple big-name surfers, including...
Press Release from the International Surf Therapy Organization: Many cultures have concepts that are similar to “Aloha,” such as “Ubuntu” in Africa or “Bula”...
From theurbandeveloper.com Every day, driving along the Captain Cook Highway skirting the picturesque coastline between Cairns and Port Douglas, he gazes across the turquoise...
Press Release from Wavegarden: KSM Realty – the developers who gave Brazil their first inland surfing destination and tropical beach, Praia da Grama –...
Press Release from URBNSURF: The Rip Curl Pro URBNSURF QS1000 presented by Pirate Life has wrapped up in pumping waves and sunshine in front...
From Raised Water Research: Economic indicators are unclear. The U.S. Economy continues to send mixed signalswhile the projected global economy growth is expected to shrink from...
From WavePoolMag: Work is set to start on a solar and energy storage array at The Wave in South Gloucestershire to kick out solar-powered...
Guest Blog Post from Surf Lakes: We get a lot of requests from people asking if they can come to Surf Lakes. Our motto...
Press Release from Ka’ana Wave Co.: ORLANDO, FL November 22, 2022 – Ka’ana Wave Co. (the “Company”), creator of award-winning CM7-Series surf attractions, is...
The surf park industry continues to grow, but there are only a handful of surf parks actually open for business. URBNSURF Melbourne is not...
From WavePoolMag: The Wave has launched two new experiences dedicated to bodyboarding – The Beginner Bodyboarding and Improver Bodyboarding sessions. The company said in...
While economic concerns led political talks in 2022, new numbers show the economy is doing great when it comes to outdoor recreation, including surfing....
From WavePoolMag: In a strategic rebrand Wavegarden Scotland is now Lost Shore Surf Resort. Developers said the move was to reflect the surf park...
Press Release from Endless Surf: Just five months after creating Kauai Ventures, world renowned surfer Gabriel Medina and his partners announce their first project...
Press Release from URBNSURF: On Saturday December 10th, 80 male and female surfers from across Australia / Oceania will compete in the Rip Curl...
Press Release from Wavegarden: Different high-quality waves are guaranteed at the push of a button to provide competitors with equal conditions and alleviate event...
This year’s Wave of Innovation Surf Parks Awards had a brand new focus, with companies and organizations having the opportunity to apply based on...
We’re continuing our look at the winners of the 2022 Waves of Innovations Surf Park Awards. This year we started a new focus on...
Guest Blog Post from EpicSurf: According to the World Health Organization, 15% of the world’s population (or about 1.2 billion people) live with some...
The results from the 2022 Waves of Innovation Surf Park Awards are in. We have three winners and a number of finalists for the...
A new report shows the number of surfers is trending upwards, and now more than one out of every 100 people in the U.S....
Press Release from Surf Lakes: Yeppoon, Qld, Australia – Surf Lakes International has signed an agreement with wave pool operations company, Global Surf Ops Pty...
From The Lineup at Wai Kai: The LineUp at Wai Kai will feature Hawaii’s FIRST deep-water standing surf wave, along with dining options, entertainment, and...
Press Release from Wavegarden: A world first in the surf park sector, Wavegarden provides complete transparency by disclosing precise technical information – including the...
Press Release from ADG/EpicSurf: Aquatic Development Group (ADG) is proud to announce their deep water stationary surf wave EpicSurf, has received the Surf Park...
Another successful Surf Park Summit is in the books. This year’s event was our largest ever, bringing together hundreds of executives, investors, developers, park...
From Blooloop.com: Colliers Destination Consulting, the destination development expert, attended this year’s Surf Park Summit, which took place from 16 – 18 October in...
The results from the 2022 Surf Park Awards are in after the finalists and winners were announced at this year’s Surf Park Summit. This...
Press Release: Wai Kai, set within Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Beach on West Oahu, todayannounces its grand opening date is set for February 10, 2023. The...
Press Release from UNIT Surf Pool: Located in one of America’s best year-round climates for outdoor activities and vibrant entertainment is Koa Bay in Fort Pierce,...
Press Release from GAST Clearwater: AUSTIN, TX., October 12, 2022 — GAST Clearwater announced today that they would be presenting a 10-year guaranteed waterproofing solution and methodology for Surf Pools & Lagoons at the Surf Park Summit to be held in San...
Press Release from the International Surfing Association: International Surfing Association President, Fernando Aguerre, and former world number one surfer, Sally Fitzgibbons, have been appointed to International Olympic...
San Diego, CA – Surf Park Central is excited to announce this year’s panel of judges for the 2022 Surf Park Awards. The annual...
HOUSTON, TX – HTX Surf, a world-class surf destination from the Beach Street Development team will make waves at Generation Park in Fall 2024. The surf...
Following the successful launch of URBNSURF Melbourne in January 2020 and ongoing strong performance despite an aggregate 10 months of closure through the COVID-19...
Press Release from Wavegarden: In line with Wavegarden ́s history of ground- breaking innovation, their team of specialist engineers has pioneered the first bespoke...
From Wave Pool Mag: The Alaïa Open Winter Cup is back and will take place from November 4th to the 6th, 2022. For this...
Press Release from American Wave Machines: After successfully testing and showcasing the new PerfectSwell® surf pool at Boa Vista Village, which is now being claimed...
Press Release From Aquatic Development Group (ADG): Aquatic Development Group (ADG) the manufacturer of EpicSurf – a true deep-water, stationary surfing wave, is excited...
From Wave Pool Magazine: Wai Kai, set within Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Beach on West Oahu, today announced its grand opening date of February...
Press Release from Aquatic Development Group (ADG): Aquatic Development Group (ADG) the manufacturer of EpicSurf, a true deep-water, stationary surfing wave, was stoked to...
Surf Park Summit is the most exclusive and largest networking and insider event for the booming surf park industry, with a heavy focus on...
Press Release from Ka’ana Wave Co. NORTH VANCOUVER, BC September 13, 2022 – Ka’ana Wave Co. celebrated the launch of their CM7-Series wave machines with a pop-up surf park at Britannia...
NPR headed to Waco Surf to get a look at the growing surf park craze. In the recent story, reporter Jon Hamilton discussed the...
From Wave Pool Mag: By Chris Klein The developers behind Peak Surf Park, a project that will use Surf Lakes tech located in Tampa...
Press release from URBNSURF: URBNSURF Melbourne turned up the stoke just in time to say see-ya to winter and hosted the Boost Mobile Winter...
Press release from Wavegarden and Praia de Grama: Located just 45 minutes north of São Paulo, the success of Praia da Grama – a...
Press Release from Endless Surf: The construction of SURFTOWN® MUC was announced to the public last year as Europe’s largest surf pool, with overwhelming...
Surf Park Central is excited to announce a new partnership with Wave Pool Magazine. The two most prominent names in all things surf parks...
From Wave Pool Magazine: Surf parks must be designed to appeal to diverse groups of surfers. From core salts to freshly scrubbed newbies, everyone...
Press Release FlowRider: Having been around for 30 years, FlowRider® is the leading name in the stationary wave machine industry. By pumping a thin...
CNN is highlighting the growth of wave pools and surf parks in a video that focuses on the history and increased popularity of the...
From Wave Pool Magazine: Wave pools are, without question, capital-intense ventures with highly variable revenue models and returns. At some, like Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch, the...
Press Release from UNIT Surf Pool: UNIT Surf Pool officially announced today that Havelwelle will feature an embedded 14 meter wide UNIT Surf Pool, the largest...
June 13, 2022 Surf Park Central is beyond excited to announce new details about Surf Park Summit 2022, happening October 16-18, 2022 in San...
Continuing FlowRider’s history of engineering prowess and stationary wave expertise, the newest product in the lineup takes the stationary wave into the deep-water format....
From Endless Surf – Written By Andrew Wray When we launched Endless Surf a year or so ago. I started reflecting on WhiteWater’s rich history...
From Endless Surf – Written by: Andrew Wray I’ve been involved in building wave pools for decades, more than I care to remember, but...
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – After more than two years of collaboration with wave technology providers and wave pool developers and operators, the STOKE Surf...
Australia is already regarded as a surfing destination, but with the addition and popularity of surf parks, there’s even more reason to visit. URBNSURF...
Press Release From Endless Surf: British Columbia based surf pool technology company, Endless Surf, teams up with Surf Canada as official wave technology partner in an agreement announced earlier this week. Wave...
On March 24th, 2022 the movers and shakers responsible for leading the development of Southern Shores as well as its supportive community of lot...
Press Release from Wavegarden: The Wavegarden Cove® features new technical developments never seen before, and is able to deliver up to 1000 perfect, ocean-like...
Press Release From UNIT Surf Pool – March 15th, 2022 Southern Shores, Utah’s first dedicated watersports residential community, will feature a private 16 Meter...
Press Release From The Wave – March 8th, 2022 The Wave, the unique inland surfing destination in Bristol, has announced that it will now...
The growth of surf parks worldwide is fueling a new trend in surf travel, sending surfers to destinations once foreign to the surf community....
2022 is off to a racing start for surf parks around the world. Surf Park Central continues to keep a finger on the pulse...
Press Release from DSRT Surf Desert Wave Ventures and Beach Street Development announced today that the City of Palm Desert has approved their DSRT...
Press Release from URBNSURF Australia’s first surf park, URBNSURF is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with leading surf non-profit SurfAid. The partnership allows...
As surf parks continue to open around the world, the access for new potential surfers has grown. Cross-training for surfing is evolving, and the...
Press Release from Surf Lakes Walterboro, South Carolina: In an exciting development in the American surf park market, Tamarama Capital LLC (Tama) and Surf...
Press Release from The Wave & Wavegarden Inland surfing company, The Wave, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with wave-making technology provider, Wavegarden, to...
2021 isn’t a year we’ll soon forget. As we approach the New Year, we want to thank you for joining alongside Surf Park Central....
From the moment surfing was announced to join the other 32 sports at the 2020 summer Olympics, skepticism surrounding the location and conditions ran...
Ka’ana Wave Co., a provider of innovative surf solutions, is celebrating its successful exhibitor debut at IAAPA Expo 2021, which was held in Orlando, Florida this...
URBNSURF Announces Construction Commencement Of New Australia Surf Park URBNSURF Press Release URBNSURF, the pioneers behind Australia’s first surf park URBNSURF Melbourne, is stoked...
Deep in the heart of Texas, surfers are getting an experience like almost nowhere else in the U.S. While many people may not think...
It’s no secret that surfing has its own distinct culture. In fact, The Atlantic published an article in 2017 titled, “Is Surfing More Sport...
Surf Park Summit 2021 took place last month, October 4th and 5th, in San Diego. We’re excited that Surfline, which presented at Summit this...
Surfing is having a moment, following surfing’s debut at the Olympics, the first season of ABC’s The Ultimate Surfer and a recent Surf Park...
Surf Parks and wave technology have come a long way since the first Surf Park Summit in 2013. We heard this loud and clear...
Aventuur partners with Micro Surf Academy for the first surf park high performance centres in the world. Aventuur Press Release Global surf park investor,...
Surf Park Summit 2021 took place earlier this month, October 4th and 5th, in San Diego. We’re thrilled to have partnered with The Inertia,...
That’s a wrap on Surf Park Summit 2021, and what a Summit it was. More than 200 of the best and brightest in the...
The people, or rather surfers, have spoken. More than 2,000 votes were cast recently in the first-ever Surf Park Awards, a first-of-its-kind global consumer...
Wavegarden Announces Japan Expansion Wavegarden Press Release Good news for Japan, the Wavegarden Cove wave technology will soon arrive in the country. Wavegarden announced...
UNIT Announces Their Largest Surf Park Development UNIT Surf Pool Press Release A 1200-acre development in the desert beach oasis of Los Cabos, Baja...
Surf Park development and wave pool design have come a long way. For evidence of this, we needn’t look any further than Oahu’s new...
URBNSURF Announces Experienced New Board Members URBNSURF Press Release URBNSURF appoints seven-time world champion and current Chair of Surfing Australia, Layne Beachley AO, and...
The Western Australian Government announced this week that Aventuur, a global surf park developer and investor with Perth and Los Angeles offices, would be...
Introducing the first ever Surf Park Awards! Surf Park Central’s Surf Park Awards is a first-of-its-kind global consumer opinion poll focused on the most...
Earlier this week we shared news of an exciting new surf park development, Wisemans Surf Lodge, which is set to become a first-of-its-kind surf...
Pristine surf conditions 365 days a year used to seem like a pipe dream. Yet a new modern-day Australia surf lodge development and state-of-the-art...
Surf parks are the go-to destination for surfers, of all skill levels, looking to ride a consistent wave outside of the ocean and perfect...
I got hurt a lot as a kid – falling off bicycles, breaking bones, even reconstructive leg surgery after a particularly traumatizing grade school...
URBNSURF Sydney Secures Funding And Will Look To Optimize The Surfing Experience In Future Surf Parks With An Agnostic Approach To Wave Tech Partners...
By: Katie Rodriguez Laurent Hequily has a grand vision when it comes to wave technology. Born from a desire to combat some of the...
