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Wave Leaderboard at Revel Surf showcasing the top surfers based on waves caught.

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Flowstate Launches AI-Powered Video Capture, Coaching, and Instant Replay at Revel Surf in Mesa, Arizona

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Flowstate has officially launched its AI-powered video and photography system at Revel Surf Park, located at Cannon Beach in Mesa, Arizona. The system provides surfers with automated video capture, AI-driven photography, coaching insights, and instant video replay. AI-Powered Surf Photography and Video Flowstate utilizes advanced AI computer vision technology to record and analyze surfers’ performance in real time. The platform

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Amanda Nestor overseeing surf guides and lifeguards at URBNSURF surf park.

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What Does an Aquatics Manager Do at a Surf Park?

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We spoke with Amanda Nestor of URBNSURF about her experience working at a surf park. Amanda's role is focused on maintaining safety, enhancing guest experiences, and leading her team in a constantly evolving environment. Careers in wave pools require a dynamic approach, balancing safety with creating an exciting surf destination for visitors. Amanda, as the aquatics manager, oversees all aspects

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London will have a wave pool

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Wave Pool London: Surf Park Planned for Enfield

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The Wave has officially announced plans to bring the largest Endless Surf installation to Europe. This project, valued at over £50 million, will transform approximately 100 acres within Lee Valley Regional Park into an inland surfing destination. Nick Hounsfield's vision for a blue health desination has flourished in Bristol. And the company has had its sights on a London location

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competitors will practice at Surf Abu Dhabi ahead of the WSL Championship Tour event

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Surf Abu Dhabi Takes Center Stage as WSL Returns, This Time With CT Surfers

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Surf Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 Surf Abu Dhabi Pro, marking the first-ever World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) event in the Middle East from February 14-16. Located on Hudayriyat Island, this state-of-the-art facility, powered by Kelly Slater Wave Company (KSWC) technology, will showcase 500-meter-long, high-performance artificial waves that redefine competitive surfing. This event shifts the spotlight from

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How much to surf the Abu Dhabi wave pool? Full list of options and pricing

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How much to surf the Abu Dhabi wave pool? Full list of wave options and pricing

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The first images of Surf Abu Dhabi were released roughly one year ago. Now, on the near-anniversary of that limited digital sampler platter, the wave pool has revealed more clips, details and, finally, their pricing and session offerings. So how much is it to surf Kelly's wave at Surf Abu Dhabi? In a Private Session it will run you around

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Michael Baldauf at o2 SURFTOWN MUC – Revolutionizing Surf Coaching in Wave Pools

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Surf Coaching at o2 SURFTOWN MUC – The Future of Surf Training

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The Future of Surf Coaching: Training with Michael Baldauf at o2 SURFTOWN MUC Surf coaching has traditionally been tied to ocean waves, where coaches line the shore, analyzing every set. At Lowers, for example, it’s common to see surf instructors with cameras, waiting for the perfect wave to guide their students. But this method comes with challenges—timing unpredictable swells and

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Infinity Wave Co.'s wave pool with adjustable wave heights and a movable floor system.

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New Wave Pool Tech From Brazil Makes Bold Claims

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A new wave pool technology announced this week plans to power the Ilhas de Atibaia project near Sao Paulo Brazil. In a press release, Infinity Wave Co. said they would be the official wave technology provider. The technology, developed in collaboration with researchers at the Hydraulics Technological Center Foundation (FCTH) at the University of São Paulo (USP) (USP Research), includes

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Win a Surf & Stay at Edinburgh’s Lost Shore Surf Resort – Here’s How

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Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe’s largest inland surf destination, has reported strong visitor numbers since its opening on November 11, 2024. Located in Ratho, just outside Edinburgh and five minutes from the airport, the facility has welcomed thousands of surfers to its artificial wave pool, with over half of visitors participating in beginner surf lessons. The resort, which is projected

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Friday Sessions on WavePoolMag

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How wave pools will change the definition of surf comps

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Viral clips of Coco Ho and Laura Enever jumping into a larger-than-life inflatable Zorb ball at The Swatch Nines event in Waco reminded us that surfing is, above all else, simply fun. The images provide a great counter to the serious sporting of the WSL. Consequently, we wanted to explore the potential that wave pools have to redefine future surf

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Mitch Crews

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Mitch Crews: Senior Director of Surf Experience at Surf Abu Dhabi

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Where do regular people eat in Abu Dhabi? I mean, it can’t be a 5-star dining experience for every meal – maybe in the glossy press materials, but not for the average visiting human. But that’s how many perceive this place. Former CT surfer Mitch Crews shares what it’s like surfing, working and dining on a budget at the world’s

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Adam Broadway at The Wave

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Employee of the Month: Adam Broadway at The Wave, Bristol

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Adam Broadway is the Boardmaster at The Wave. We love the term "Boardmaster." It's wonderfully British, vaguely midievil and hints at an apprenticeship in alchemy. But instead of working in a forge and reaching for a bellows to temper steel on a new blade, Adam is mixing epoxy resin in a tight space surrounded by surfboards. These are the very

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URBNSURF Diverse Surf

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Wave pool backs diversity with Melbourne programs

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The joke goes that all the Aussies with a penchant for black clothing and Nick Cave left their respective hometowns and high-tailed it for Melbourne. Australia's second-largest city is an enticing bouillabaisse of alternative lifestyles and multiculturalism fueled by the belief that diversity builds a better world. Surfing, despite the sport's peace-loving neo-hippie branding, has done very little to follow

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Southern Germany to get new standing wave pool

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Surfield GmbH has announced the opening of IRIE SURF, the first wave pool in Baden-Württemberg. The project is set to launch in April 2025 and will be located in Freiburg. Developers said they will be using citywave rapid wave technology in the city of Freiburg. The site, covering over 2,000 square meters, is situated ten minutes from Freiburg's city center

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Jochen Schweizer Arena partners with Surf Eye for AI video capture platform

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Jochen Schweizer Arena has announced a partnership with Surf Eye, a company that specializes in AI-powered video capture systems for wave pools. This collaboration will introduce Surf Eye’s technology to the arena which allows automatic capture, tracking, and editing of a surfer's ride. Customers at Jochen Schweizer Arena will receive high-resolution videos of their rides within minutes, enabling them to

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los cabos real surf casitas

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Here’s what it will cost to have wave pool access in Cabo

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Meriwether Companies and the Sanchez Navarro family officially launched the Baja wave pool concept at Cabo Real Surf Club in Los Cabos, Mexico in December of 2024. Now the company has released the first details on home options for the development. The concept of owning a home next to a wave pool is just now emerging in North America, but

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Winter guide to Lost Shore

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Winter Wave Pool Guide: Lost Shore Surf Resort, Edinburgh

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The city of Edinburgh is such a cultural jackpot that surf or no surf it’s totally worth a visit. The fact there's now a wave pool on the outskirts of town near the airport is a big plus, even during the Scottish winter. The Wave: This is a 52-module Wavegarden Cove setup with a left on one side and right

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Joe Dale of The Wave

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The layered complexities of commercial development with Joe Dale of The Wave

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Joe Dale serves as the Head of Commercial at The Wave in Bristol. In his role, he develops strategies to attract visitors to The Wave. Easy, right? Well, no. Joe has been instrumental in addressing the challenges of leading a business in the emerging wave pool sector. As the industry evolves, Joe’s insights in this discussion highlight the connection between

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Larissa Eck of Surftown MUC

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Larissa Eck – It’s that spirit of community that makes the job worthwhile

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This wave basin in the heart of surf-crazy Bavaria went full-speed in the opening weeks and hasn't slowed down since. Larissa Eck had to navigate the newness and unfinished early days of the surf park, ushering guests into the surf basin and keeping the vibes high. No easy feat in the fledgling days of a new facility. She encountered construction

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snug harbor wave pool in newport beach

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Newport Beach wave pool update – here’s what needs to happen

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Newport Beach, California, is an affluent coastal city in Orange County known for its stunning beaches, upscale real estate, and vibrant surf culture. And now, it just might host a wave pool. The wave pool project Snug Harbor Surf Park (not to be confused with the New Orleans jazz club of the same name) will go up at 3100 Irvine

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Virginia Beach to see first waves this spring at Atlantic Park

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The $350 million Atlantic Park project in Virginia Beach, yes THAT development backed by musician Pharrell Williams and anchored with a Wavegarden Cove, just issued a new fly-through clip.Hanbury Architects released a video showing plans for the project. The video tour is head-and-shoulders above much of the Y2K-era SIMS clips we see of upcoming developments. Animation gives a comprehensive feel

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Epicsurf wave pool as therapy

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EpicSurf awarded the Blooloop 2024 Innovation Award for Inclusion

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EpicSurf has been awarded the Blooloop 2024 Innovation Award for Inclusion after their collaboration with Aqua Creek to develop the world’s first standing wave access lift. The company says the award underscores the growing global commitment to inclusivity in the surf industry. EpicSurf said this accolade celebrates not only their work in making surfing accessible but also the collective drive

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Unremarkable images of dirt-pushing signal remarkable day for KSWaveCo Austin fans

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Drone images from the long-dormant much-speculated about KSWaveCo pool in Austin at the former site of the NLand surf park, show dirt being graded with heavy machinery. This is big news for wave pool enthusiasts looking for a lux experience and 45-second rides, as well as the rest of the surf world. The images taken by local news outlet The

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Dave HIlts The Coachella Valley Surf Club

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Explore this fascinating micro-culture of desert surf through a surf club lens

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The Coachella Valley Surf Club emerged hot on the heels of a handful of wave pool announcements for the desert east of Los Angeles. What started as an organization to introduce desert kids to the wonders of surfing has evolved into a philanthropic exercise to provide scholarships to students at the Desert Mirage High School in Thermal. Dave Hilts runs

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Alaïa Bay partners with Surf Eye for its video capture system

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Alaïa Bay’s wave pool in Sion, Switzerland has just added an AI Video system by Portuguese company Surf Eye. Starting from the upcoming 2025 season, every wave at Alaïa Bay will be automatically recorded, edited, and made available to customers. Surfers will be able to purchase high-resolution videos to relive, analyze, and share. Automated video systems automatically detect and record

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Japan’s legendary Ocean Dome wave pool facts and an interview with the surfer who got paid to perform there each night!

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In wave pool lore, Ocean Dome is a mythic beast. It dished perfect, clear, hollow peaks that were leaps and bounds better than comparable artificial surf technology at the time. While other pools dribbled, Seagaia Ocean Dome peaked, slabbed and pitched. It was the artificial wave equivalent of Pipeline producing waves with genuine power. And judging by video clips from

In wave pool lore, Ocean Dome is a mythic beast. It dished perfect, clear, hollow peaks that were leaps and ...Continue ›


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