kaitlyn j
My family and I had a great experience at Waco Surf! Never a long wait for the slides, and the lazy river was super relaxing. The kids slide area was perfect for our littles! I would 10/10 recommend this park!
via Tripadvisor, Sep 2026
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
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.
Golf
Balance surf sessions with a laid-back round on the fairway at Waco’s local golf courses.
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.
Skateboarding
An all-levels skate park to keep the stoke alive between surf sessions – coming soon!
Live Music
Wind down your day with live music as the sun sets over the lagoon. Grab a drink and enjoy the summer soundtrack.
Custom Dining
From ranch-style BBQs to elegant field dinners, enjoy custom Texas dining under the open sky.
Business Center
Get a little work done without missing the fun. A quiet, Wi-Fi-equipped business center is available to you on site.
Massage
Reset and recharge with professional massage treatments after a long day on the water.
Cabana Rental
Set right along the water’s edge, rent a private cabana with a spacious lounge area – the perfect spot to unwind.
“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.”
