Spreading the Joy of Surfing

Waco Surf is spreading the joy of surfing, one wave at a time. Set on 450 acres in the heart of Texas, Waco is a surf park unlike any other. Just 90 minutes from Dallas and Austin, this family-friendly surf resort features a wave pool, standing wave, beach, waterpark, lazy river, and endless outdoor activities. The sun is shining, the waves are perfect, and the vibes are always just right. Come find your wave.

Surfing

Learn to Surf

The best place to learn to surf is here in Texas. Safe, fun, and designed for kids ages 5 and up.

This is the perfect starting point into the amazing world of surfing. Designed for children, our instructors teach water safety, surfing fundamentals, and help push into gentle shore rolling waves. Our small-group or private instructor options make your intro to surfing tons of fun!

  • Ages 5+
  • No Surfing Experience required
  • Pre-Session Instruction and In-Session Push Ins
  • Small Group (max 4 kids per coach) 
  • Starts at $75 for 1 hour
  • Special needs? Contact us

Beginner

We make it easy to get to your feet, work on your balance, and have fun!

Our friendly, experienced instructors make learning to surf super safe and fun! Get started with the Coaster, our gentle ground-swell wave with an easy roll-in take off, which allows plenty of time to get to your feet, work on your balance, and begin to learn how to turn your surfboard.

  • Ages 6+
  • Soft Top Board Rental Included
  • Friendly Instructors
  • Pre-Surf Instruction
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • 3 Waves Sets
  • Starts at $129 for 1 hour

Intermediate

Get tons of reps and level up your surfing on a consistent chest to head high trestles-style wave!

Our intermediate wave, The Runner, has a roll-in take off and gives you a long, clean wall to work on connecting your turns and trying new maneuvers. With each surfer getting an average of 10 to 20 waves per hour with a consistent face, this is a super fun and safe way to level up your surfing.

  • Bring your Board or Rent
  • Option for sessions with Professional Surf Coach
  • Similar to chest to head high trestles
  • Rights and Lefts
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • 4 Waves Every 90 Seconds
  • Starts at $139 for 1 hour

Advanced

Perfect, uncrowded chest to head high trestles-style waves that are playful and powerful for dream sessions.

Our advanced wave, The Peak, has a quick take off and a long open face that gives plenty of room to maneuver. You can throw big wrapping turns, get barreled, and boost airs on this super fun wave that is similar to a good day on the Gold Coast. With each surfer getting an average of 15 to 25 waves per hour, each session is a dream.

  • Bring your Board or Rent from our vast Quiver
  • Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
  • Similar to a good day on the Gold Coast
  • Rights and Lefts
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • 4 Waves Every 90 seconds
  • Starts at $159 for 1 hour

Pro - Slab Barrel Wave

Perfect uncrowded barrels. Go for it!

Our barrel wave features a quick, steep takeoff and a large, hollow tube. With each surfer getting an average of 15 to 25 waves per hour, this is the best way to perfect your barrel riding style and get into perfect dreamy waves. This wave is designed for experts who surf at an elite level. 

  • This wave is available for Private Sessions Only
  • Bring your Board or Rent from our vast Quiver
  • Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
  • Rights and Lefts
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Contact us for private session pricing

Pro - Air Wave

Take your air game to the next level with perfect, consistent ramps.

Our air wave has a quick takeoff, an open face to gain speed, and a consistent ramp section to close out the wave. With each surfer getting an average of 15 to 25 waves per hour, this is the best way to work on different styles of airs and new maneuvers. 

  • This wave is available for Private Sessions Only
  • Bring your Board or Rent from our vast Quiver
  • Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
  • Rights and Lefts
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Contact us for private session pricing

Private Sessions

Reserve the entire wave pool for your group and create the ultimate private surf experience.

With our Private Sessions, you can rent out the entire wave pool by the hour. You can choose any of the waves to surf and mix in different waves within the session. Our technology delivers 30-50 waves per session in 4 wave sets. Get perfect, consistent waves just for your group and make memories!  

  • Bring your Board or Rent
  • Choose your waves
  • Choose your music playlist
  • Guidance from Surf Coach
  • Private Surf Coach Available
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Contact us for private session pricing

Shredmill

If you like Wake Surfing, imagine carving on a 40 foot wake – that's our stationary wave. Try it out!

Experience endless turns on our state-of-the-art deep water stationary wave. Our deep-water stationary wave delivers a 4–5 ft face built for carving and shredding. Ride a performance shortboard and dial in turns, carves, 360s, and more. Designed for intermediate to expert surfers.

  • Bring your Board or Rent

What Our Guests Are Saying

Taylor Dash

Had a blast yesterday! It was the first time in the pool for both me and my friend, and we can’t wait to come back. Full quiver of boards to choose from if you don’t bring your own. Very grateful for this little surf oasis in Central Texas.

Shoutout to Mike and Luke for being the best lineup crew / surf coaches 🤙🌊

via Google, Sep 2026

Dan McCarron

We took our boys to Waco Surf for our son’s 11th birthday and had an awesome time. Both boys did surf lessons, and Salvador was great with our 6-year-old — he worked with him one-on-one pretty much the entire hour and was super patient and encouraging.

Our 11-year-old loved the Shredmill. Wyatt and Eli were super helpful, giving him surfing tips and let him keep riding until the park closed. Total all-around nice guys. He must have done it 50 times.

The food was great too — especially the chicken fajita tacos.

Just a really fun day all around. It was very hard to get in the car and leave. The staff was great, the boys had a blast, and we’ll definitely be back.

via Google, Sep 2026

Taner Neighbors

We had an absolute blast at Waco Surf! All of my kids were able to ride the surfboards, and my wife got out there and surfed too. I especially loved the Shredmill and the big water slides, but honestly, we probably spent somewhere between four and six hours floating around the lazy river. That was such a fun perk and ended up being one of our favorite parts of the whole experience.

via Google, Aug 2026

James Pickles

The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our party of 8 had a wonderful time. The cabanas are nice and roomy and easy access to the clear water. The lazy river is so relaxing and there was plenty of tubes for everyone. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Waco Surf for a relaxing family fun day.

via Google, Aug 2026

Doug Miesen

We spent 3 days there and booked a room with a view of the wave pool. We had an awesome time. Staff were great, very helpful. Zack gave me some great tips that I really needed as a beginner. We saw people from all levels surfing. The person staying next to us was a pro surfer and she was using her sessions to train. I felt like the experience took my surfing up a notch as a beginner and was well worth the trip.

via Google, Jul 2026

Francisca Lopez

What an amazing hidden gem! My family took surf lessons with Zach and Cole and had the best time! They were so helpful that everyone caught some good waves. We stayed in the garden view room over the lazy river which had everything we needed for a quick stay. The entire property was really cool and clean, the slides were fun and we loved playing in the sand area/ beach at sunset. I would highly recommend a 2 night stay and we will be back!

via Google, Jul 2026

Ramon Tejada

One of the best experiences thus far this summer. The friendly staff teaching my 6 year a old the fundamentals of surfing. Highly recommend if you are looking to get your kids into a new hobby or sport. They have beginners to expert level activities and courses.

via Google, Jul 2026

Jasmine Morales

We had an amazing stay at Waco Surf! We stayed in one of the houses on the property, and it was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The atmosphere was peaceful, and the location made it easy to enjoy all the activities Waco Surf has to offer.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the entire property was well maintained. We had a great time relaxing and spending quality time together. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a fun weekend away, this is a fantastic place to stay. We can’t wait to come back and would definitely recommend Waco Surf to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience!

via Google, Jul 2026

Tim Hamilton

What a fun place to take the whole family! It was worth every penny just to watch my kids ride. Just an added bonus that I caught some waves also.

via Google, Jul 2026

Amy Kathleen

My husband and I had never surfed before and booked the lesson and had a great time! We stood up/rode several times. It was raining but the weather did not affect our experience to be honest. Tyler was our instructor and he was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be coming back!

via Google, Apr 2026

Stay & Surf

The best way to experience Waco Surf is to stay in our hotel rooms, private houses, and RV hookups, just steps from the wave pool. Overnight guests get priority access to book surf sessions before they open to the public. Group surf vacations, surf bachelor/bachelorette trips, birthday weekends, and family stays all start here.

Shredmill: Texas' Standing Wave

Experience endless turns on our deep water stationary wave.

A bridge between wake surfing, wakeboarding, and surfing, the Shredmill offers a 4 to 6 foot face for you to carve and shred on a performance shortboard. Feel the unique energy flow of this super fun endless wave. Designed for intermediate, advanced, and expert surfers, it is one of the most unique surf experiences in Texas.

Water Park

Get ready to have a blast! Launch yourself off The Wedge Waterslide: a mega slide with 4 different levels for high flying fun. Or, relax in the laziest river in Texas. Our kids slides, splash pool, burgers, and snow cones make it the perfect family day in Waco, Texas.

Beyond the Waves

At Waco Surf, the fun goes way beyond the waves. Golf, horseback riding, UTVs, fishing, live music, spa massages, pickleball, Kids Club, and yes, lemurs. There are more things to do at Waco Surf than most people expect. Whether you’re making a weekend trip to Waco or staying for the week, you won’t run out of things to do.

Biking

Enjoy cruising around the ranch and exploring our 450 acre slice of Texas on our rental bikes for kids and adults.   

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Fishing

Slow things down with a laid-back day of fishing at Waco Surf’s stocked lakes.

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Golf

Balance surf sessions with a laid-back round on the fairway at Waco’s local golf courses.

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Horseback Riding

Beyond the waves, ride into the heart of Texas on guided horseback tours with our friends over at The Brazos Ranch through ridges, pastures, and Brazos River views.

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Skateboarding

An all-levels skate park to keep the stoke alive between surf sessions – coming soon!

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Live Music

Wind down your day with live music as the sun sets over the lagoon. Grab a drink and enjoy the summer soundtrack.

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Custom Dining

From ranch-style BBQs to elegant field dinners, enjoy custom Texas dining under the open sky.

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Pickleball

Grab a paddle and rally with friends on lagoon-side pickleball courts.

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Lemurs

Watch and learn about their habitats and unique personalities and behaviors.

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Business Center

Get a little work done without missing the fun. A quiet, Wi-Fi-equipped business center is available to you on site.

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Massage

Reset and recharge with professional massage treatments after a long day on the water.

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Cabana Rental

Set right along the water’s edge, rent a private cabana with a spacious lounge area – the perfect spot to unwind.

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“Guaranteed waves and a good time.”

“This hidden gem has all the perfect waves you could wish for along with a lot of other activities.”

“Faithful readers of this magazine know that landlocked Waco is home to some of the best waves in the world.”

“Texas has quietly become the Maui of man-made waves…The most impressive park so far is Waco Surf, halfway between Dallas and Austin.”

“Water parks are fun, but there’s a constituency craving something edgier when it comes to aqua thrills, like surfing and wakeboarding. Waco Surf has both.”

“One of The Best Lazy Rivers in the U.S.”

This is a tough one for everyone.

When a major component like a pump fails, it’s disappointing all around – for your team, for the guests who were looking forward to riding, for the manufacturer, and for us. The good news is that these situations are extremely rare. The bad news is that, unfortunately, this time it happened.

I want you to know that nobody is treating this as “someone else’s problem.” Whether the root cause ultimately sits with FlowRider, the manufacturer, or elsewhere in the supply chain, we are taking ownership of helping get this resolved and getting your FlowSurf back in operation as quickly as possible.

Since the issue was identified, all parties have been working with urgency. Conversations are happening daily, actions are being taken immediately, and everyone involved understands the importance of minimizing downtime for your venue and your guests.

We know there were riders booked and excited to get on the wave, and we’re genuinely sorry for the disruption this has caused. Please know that restoring operations is our top priority, and we will continue pushing every avenue available to accelerate the solution.

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and understanding. We will keep you updated every step of the way.

Sincerely,

Marsh

FlowRider