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 unique, family-friendly surf resort featuring a wave pool, standing wave, beach, waterpark, lazy river, and endless outdoor activities. That’s right – Texas. The sun is shining, the waves are perfect, and the snow cones are always cold. Come find your wave.

Surfing

Learn to Surf

Start your surfing journey here in our safe and fun environment with helpful instructors.

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) or Private Instructor Options Available
  • All Equipment Provided (Board & Wetsuit Rental Available)
  • 15 to 25 waves per session
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Starts at $75 for 1 hour
  • Get up or get your money back!
  • Special needs? Contact us

Ride with Mom, Dad, or Uncle Gary

Introduce your child to surfing with parent ride-a-longs on gentle shore rollers.

Show your child the joy of surfing and create lifelong memories. Ride our gentle shore rollers with your child on the front of your board. This is the perfect way to introduce your child to surfing in a safe and friendly environment.   

  • Ages 3-8
  • Bring your own Equipment or Rent (Board & Wetsuit)
  • 3 Waves Every 90 Seconds
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Starts at $75 for 1 hour

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 only your group.

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 Professional Surf Coach
  • Private Surf Coach Available
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Contact us for private session pricing

Glow Surf

Get ready to party with music, light up boards, and perfect waves.

We offer Glow Surf private sessions from 10pm-12am that include light-up boards, music, and lighting. 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 glowing nighttime barrels or lit up turns with this unique nighttime surfing experience!

  • Light-up boards provided
  • Choose your waves
  • 10 to 20+ waves per surfer
  • Photos and Video available for purchase
  • Contact us for Glow Surf private session pricing

RiverWave

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
  • Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
  • Photos and Video available for purchase

RiverWave

Experience endless turns on our deep water stationary wave.

A bridge between wake surfing, wake boarding and surfing, our deep water stationary wave offers a 4 to 6 foot face for you to carve and shred. Feel the unique energy flow of this super fun endless wave. This playful wave is designed for beginner, intermediate, advanced, and expert surfers.

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.

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Beyond the Waves

At Waco Surf, the adventure goes far beyond the waves. Our family-friendly experience has something for everyone in-between surf sessions!

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 through ridges, pastures, and Brazos River views.

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Side By Sides

Explore beyond the lagoon with Side-by-Side UTV rentals – the easiest and most fun way to cruise around the area together.

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Skateboarding

An all-levels skate park to keep the stoke alive between surf sessions.

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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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Kids Club

Supervised water play, game, crafts, and outdoor fun give kids their own adventure – and parents time to relax.

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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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Kona Ice Truck

Cool off with a refreshing snow cone, the ultimate treat for hot Texas days.

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“Guaranteed waves and a good time.”

“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.”