As of early 2026, there are 34 operational wave pools attracting inland surfers around the world. Nearly a dozen more are under construction right now, while simultaneously, more than 20 technology companies continue to plug away at creating the perfect artificial wave. Amazing times indeed.
Several new facilities became operational in 2025: Atlantic Park Surf, Beyond the Club, SRF PRK Tel Aviv, Surf Center Brazil, Sâo Paulo Surf Club, Riyue Bay, and a few others. Operators at these sites continue tuning wave quality, session formats, and seasonal programming to refine their business model. These same tasks will be picked up by the Class of 2026 in this dramatic Stoke Opera that WavePoolMag has been documenting for close to eight years now.
Today, we list the Official Class of 2026: Those New Wave Pools Opening This Year.
Each entry is linked to a complete source of information, including podcasts, videos, interviews, features and news. You can also monitor development on our Wave Pool Map. If you can’t wait and want to go surfing now, check our 2025 price guide here.
All of the information was gathered directly from the source. These are the owners, developers and soon-to-be operators of the projects. We do not scrape data and repurpose it as our own, and we are still the only full-time non-bot platform producing this information. Ok, enough bragging. Here is the very-much-created-by-humans list of surf parks expected to open in 2026. Enjoy.
Blair Conklin airing it out at Endless Surf’s 34-caisson wave tank in Munich gives us a preview of what’s coming to Florida. The Point in Fellsmere is opening in 2026 with a 36-caisson Endless Surf lagoon. That same tech will also be featured at Shell Harbor in Panama City, Blair’s own upcoming project.
The Point Surf Park, Florida
The Point Surf Park in Fellsmere, Florida, broke ground in 2025 and is planned to open in 2026 with an Endless Surf ES36 pneumatic wave system capable of 19‑second Single Peak rides and 11‑second Split Peak rides. The 10.5‑acre site near Sebastian Inlet is intended to provide year‑round, reliable waves in a region with inconsistent natural surf. Developers say the lagoon’s heart‑shaped layout will support multiple surf zones so beginners and advanced surfers can session concurrently. Founders have described the project as community-focused and aimed at expanding access to consistent surf in the state. No official session pricing has been published yet.
DSRT Surf, Palm Desert, California
DSRT Surf, a mixed‑use resort in Palm Desert anchored by a Wavegarden Cove lagoon, has set its public opening for early summer 2026. The wave pool is designed to accommodate around 70 surfers at once and deliver up to 1,200 sessions per day, according to developer materials. The broader development includes a 139‑room hotel, 57 luxury villas, a leisure pool, and sports facilities such as pickleball courts and golf access, all adjacent to Desert Willow Golf. Project planning emphasizes sustainability features, including drought‑tolerant landscaping to offset water use. Full session costs and specific amenity pricing have not been released publicly. wavepoolmag.com
Surfers Cove, Óbidos, Portugal
Surfers Cove, Portugal’s first major surf park, is progressing toward a 2026 opening with a Wavegarden Cove system. The complex will include a surf village and tourism‑oriented amenities such as accommodation, restaurants, a surf school, and courts for padel and beach tennis. Reports indicate starting ticket prices from around 45 € per surf session with sessions lasting about one hour and offering 12 to 22 waves in that time. The project is positioned between Peniche and Nazaré, targeting surf tourists and local visitors alike.
Gemswell Surf Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Gemswell Surf Madrid is an urban surf park under construction adjacent to the Atlético Madrid stadium, centered on a Wavegarden Cove lagoon of about 56 modules. The project aimed for Q1 of 2025 but now targets summer 2026 for public opening and aims to become a metropolitan surfing destination. Amenities outlined in planning materials include extensive surf facilities and a large artificial beach. Specific pricing has not yet been announced.
Bahrain Surf Park, Bilaj Al Jazayer, Bahrain
In Bahrain, the first Wavegarden Cove in the Middle East is under development. The park forms part of the broader Club Hawaii Experience waterfront development in Bilaj Al Jazayer. The targeted opening timeframe is 2026, and plans include beach‑oriented attractions and water recreation amenities. In a country where just half the population knows how to swim, community engagement will be vital to this project. Published pricing and session costs have not yet been made public.
Brasil Surfe Clube, Brazil
Brasil Surfe Clube, located about 2.5 hours east of Rio de Janeiro, is under construction and targets a July 2026 opening with an Endless Surf ES48 lagoon. The design emphasizes a large, clear‑water artificial surf pool built with a Myrtha Pools stainless steel/PVC liner system for enhanced water quality. Comprehensive details about amenities beyond the wave pool can be found in our interview with Jesse Crawford.
El Nido, Uraguay
The €25 million project will deliver the country’s first Cove and is positioned within a broader tourism and sports complex targeting a 2026 opening. Heavy equipment is on site at El Nido (Punta del Este). Promotional materials say that El Nido includes a private beach club that is being marketed as suitable for both athletic training and recreational use. The facilities are designed for families and individuals alike.
Qiddiya, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s first Endless Surf wave pool will open at Aquarabia, in Qiddiya City, a “city built for play.” The facility, called Surftopia, will feature 32 programmable caissons generating waves across four zones in a 180-by-73-meter pool holding over 10,000 cubic meters of water. On the Aquarabia site itself, visitors will find 22 attractions, divided into eight nature-themed zones with both wet and dry activities. WhiteWater, Endless Surf’s parent company, will also supply several original rides. Qiddiya City is a flagship development aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global entertainment hub, with planned components including a Six Flags park, esports venues, a stadium, and residential districts. Early reports to WavePoolMag confirm that the scope of this project is “mind-blowingly” huge – however you quantify that.
Secret Location, Middle East
Not every surf park project goes big with architectural renderings and dissemination of its mission statement. Some, like an upcoming project, prefer to lie low until the dust is settled. Safe to say, that there is no real need for marketing from developers as they are secure in their knowledge that the project will run in the black. Will keep you posted when more information about this Area 51 surf park gets leaked.
Cabo Real Surf Club
Developers Meriwether and the Sánchez Navarro family are creating a residential project modeled after those popularized in Brazil. The wave pool, powered by Endless Surf technology, will offer a controlled surf environment suitable for all skill levels. Along with year-round or part-time living, additional amenities include a Robert Trent Jones II-designed championship golf course, a private beach club, wellness facilities, and a racquet sports center. Membership is exclusive to property owners and their guests.
Austin Surf Club
This project includes a 2,220-square-foot surf basin and a 19-acre artificial reef designed to accommodate surfers of all skill levels. Plans for the development feature more than 140 condominiums along with a brewery, restaurant, and clubhouse. Construction is ongoing, with key components of the site expected to be completed by 2026, with an eye on 2027 – information which is unconfirmed. That said, they are making progress and ramping up social media posts. The surf facility will use wave-generating technology developed by the Kelly Slater Wave Company and is being described by some outlets as the largest surf basin in the world. Memberships are reportedly priced above $1 million, with millions in revenue already generated from 49 residential sales as of late 2025.
Zion Shores
Zion Shores will be the first installation site for UNIT Surf Pool’s new 50-meter Dynamic Wave. The Utah site will also include an 18-meter UNIT Standing Wave and a PerfectSwell travelling wave system. The development will include 65 residential lots, all with lagoon access and desert views. Residents will have access to paddleboarding areas and receive priority access to surf sessions. The community offers three tiers of property types: custom home lots, single-family homes, and townhomes. Prices start at $1.5 million. Expect one of the standing waves to open in 2026, similar to how The Southern Shores project, which includes a 16m wide UNIT Surf Pool, opened ahead of the rest of the development.
Crest Surf Clubs, New York
Crest Surf Clubs, a private surf club model now under construction in Shirley, New York, said they were targeting a spring 2026 opening. This comes after earlier estimates of a 2024 launch. The facility will use Premier Surf Systems’ wave technology to generate about 120 waves per hour with wave heights up to 6.5 feet. Sessions are limited to 20 surfers at a time. The club model emphasizes exclusive access, fitness and social amenities, and plans include additional locations across the United States and internationally. Former KSWaveCo. engineer and Crest’s Chief Technology Officer, Alex Poirot, spoke with WavePoolMag about the technology in a podcast you can listen to here.
Heroes Paradise, Florida
The Heroes Paradise entertainment facility in Brandon, Florida, will add an EpicSurf deep-water standing wave pool as part of its planned expansion. EpicSurf is developed by Aquatic Development Group (ADG) who recently partnered with CitywaveUSA. Heroes Paradise bills itself as a family fun center with group games and activities.
Sleeper Hit of 2026: East Point Reef Club, British Columbia
This surf park project, located in tourist Mecca Bridal Falls, Canada, and branded East Point Reef Club, is opening for surf sessions and spa operations in spring 2026 following initial development phases starting in 2024. Anchored by Ka’ana Wave Co’s CM7‑Surf standing wave technology, the venue combines a deep‑water surf pool with spa, eatery, and general store amenities along the Trans‑Canada Highway a little over an hour away from Vancouver. Developers describe the site as accommodating all ages and skill levels with year‑round watersports and relaxation spaces.
