Unlock Your Surf Style: A Guide to 5 Popular Fin Setups The magic of surfing isn’t just about the board itself; it’s about the subtle dance between you, your board, and the fins beneath. The fin configuration you choose dramatically impacts your board’s responsiveness and the style of surfing you’ll excel in. Let’s dive into … Read more

Riding the Wave of Innovation: Surf Parks as the Core of Modern Developments For decades, developers have prioritized amenity-driven business models, viewing additions like swimming pools or fitness centers as key selling points. With the surging popularity of surfing and the rise of technologically advanced wave pools, surf parks have often been relegated to the … Read more

America’s first dedicated surf park, the now-defunct NLand facility in Austin Texas, moved further into the past this week as more information emerged on the new Austin wave pool. Construction is underway on the planned private surf community and luxury condominium development located about 15 miles east of downtown Austin, according to developers. The project … Read more

Austin’s Surf Club: A Luxurious Wave of Development Unveiled The echoes of NLand, America’s pioneering surf park in Austin, Texas, are fading as a new wave of surf-centric luxury washes ashore. Fifteen miles east of the city’s vibrant downtown, a groundbreaking project is transforming the landscape: a private surf community and luxury condominium development promising … Read more

Wave Pool Testing and Technology – Condensed Version We love YouTube. It’s telling how the same event, in this case the opening of the Sao Paulo Surf Club, can be interpreted through two very different lenses. While Rob Machado and Firewire crew dissect and analyze the wave pool world’s It Girl of the moment against … Read more

Sao Paulo’s Surf Revolution: A Deep Dive into the Hype and the Hydrodynamics The recent unveiling of the Sao Paulo Surf Club has sent ripples – quite literally – through the surfing world. This isn’t just another wave pool; it’s a behemoth, generating waves that are challenging even the most seasoned professionals. But beyond the … Read more

Crystal Clear Rides: Mastering Water Quality in Surf Parks The roar of the crowd, the exhilarating rush of a perfectly formed wave – these are the hallmarks of a successful surf park. But behind the scenes, a silent battle is waged: maintaining pristine water quality in these unique recreational environments. Unlike traditional swimming pools or … Read more

São Paulo’s Secret Wave: An Exclusive Look Inside the Chlorinated Catapult Forget crowded beaches and unpredictable swells. São Paulo, a city more renowned for its bustling metropolis than its surf breaks, holds a closely guarded secret: a members-only wave pool so revolutionary, it’s breaking the internet (even if you haven’t heard of it yet). This … Read more

The Heroes Paradise entertainment facility in Brandon, Florida, will add a deep-water standing wave pool as part of its planned expansion. The featured wave pool by EpicSurf is developed by Aquatic Development Group (ADG) and is scheduled to open in 2025. Cultural Shift for Attractions The addition is notable because it is the first family … Read more