From August 23 to September 8, Atlantic Park Surf will be the epicenter of surfing action in Virginia Beach, featuring an array of competitions, industry gatherings, and community events. Highlights include the prestigious East Coast Surfing Championships, the Surf Park Summit, and the vibrant Super Girl Festival, along with various surf-centric activities. This venue proudly … Read more
The highly anticipated Surf Park Summit 2026 is scheduled for September 1-3 at Atlantic Park and the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This event will unite key players in the surf park industry, including real estate developers, operators, innovators in wave technology, and potential investors. The conference aims to spotlight existing surf … Read more
Creating a surf lagoon involves more than just generating waves; it requires a complex interplay of machinery and precise engineering. The energy needed for wave production is generated by specialized equipment, while the design of the basin plays a crucial role in how those waves are formed. This intricate process often goes unnoticed by visitors. … Read more
Every surfer has moments that only fellow surfers can truly relate to. The wave that closed out just before you could catch it. The exhausting paddle that led to nothing. The buddy who always seems to snag the best waves. These fleeting experiences often vanish as quickly as a surf session wraps up. Yet, there’s … Read more
Social media has been buzzing with videos of professional surfers testing the waves at the upcoming DSRT Surf Lagoon, set to open in late summer 2026 in Palm Desert, California. This innovative 5.5-acre surf lagoon, featuring cutting-edge Wavegarden Cove technology, is touted as the largest of its kind in North America. A lineup of renowned … Read more
We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for the Alaïa Surf Challenge, marking the kickoff event for the 2026-27 Wavepool Surf Tour season. This exciting competition will take place at the stunning Alaïa Bay in Sion, Switzerland, from August 1 to October 25, 2026. Surfers will have their first chance of the … Read more
Bristol Surf Park, known as The Wave, is thrilled to unveil its Summer Sets initiative for July and August 2026. This vibrant program will feature an array of activities including live music, surfboard demonstrations, fitness classes, community gatherings, and the introduction of new camping facilities. Every Sunday throughout July and August, local Bristol musicians will … Read more
As wave pool sessions approach, a palpable tension fills the air, affecting both seasoned surfers and newcomers alike. Heart rates rise, breaths become shallow, and a wave of uncertainty washes over everyone present. If you could tap into the shared mindset of the surfers gathered on the synthetic grass during the safety orientation, it would … Read more
This year at the Surf Park Summit, participants will have the opportunity to hear from Chris Ryan, an architect renowned for his expertise in designing activity-centric spaces. A significant aspect of his work involves the development of Third Places—environments that serve as vital community hubs, distinct from home or work, where individuals can come together, … Read more
Before wave pools became a staple in the surfing world, Piu Pereira was already making waves at the top levels of the sport. He shared the competitive scene with notable surfers like Fábio Gouveia and Teco Padaratz, forming a pivotal generation that put Brazil on the map during the ASP World Tour in the late … Read more