More Surf Options
Learn to Surf
Begin your surfing journey in our safe and fun environment, guided by helpful instructors. 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
“Guaranteed waves and a good time.”
The Experience
- Safe, easy push-ins to gentle shore break. One surfer per wave
- Instructors will help teach your child how to get to their feet
- Work on balance and foot positioning.
- Waves come in 3 or 4 wave sets
- 1 Hour Total
- Up to 16 surfers per session
- Avg time in between waves (less than 2 minutes per surfer)
- Professional Surf Instructor in the water (Max 4 kids per instructor)
- Private Surf instructors available
- Soft Boards Under 9ft Only
- Life Jackets Available upon request
Requirements
- Proficient Swimmer (ability to swim at least 15m)
- Minimum Age: 5 years old
- No injuries or illness
- Special Needs? Contact Us
Included In Your Session:
Beginner Academy
New to surfing? No problem. Our friendly, experienced surf instructors will guide you or your child through your first experience with surfing, opening the door for years of joy. We will work with you before your session to teach you the basics of surfing, including paddling, popping up, and where to stand on the board.
Surfboard & Wetsuit Rentals
A Soft Top longboard is included with your Beginner Session. You can bring your own board if you would like, but it must be a Soft Top less than 9’. During the winter and early spring, our wetsuits will keep you warm and comfortable in the pool. We have wetsuits for kids and adults available for rent.
Soft Top Longboard Rental – INCLUDED / Wetsuit Rental $25 per person per day + tax
Photo & Video Packages
Flowstate films every wave in the pool. After your session, you can watch your waves on the TVs in our lounge and purchase downloads of your photos and videos. Go to Flowstate.
Downloads Packages Start at $29
Locker, Shower, & Changing Area
Stash your stuff, get changed, and get ready to go.
Beach Access
Lounge and play beach games in between sessions.
Water Park & Lazy River Access
Day pass wristband included per participant. Try our 70 Foot mega slides and fly high! Or, float and chill in between sessions in our Lazy River.
Lounge
Enjoy a meal or a drink, relax, make new friends, and watch your surf footage in between sessions.
Activities
There’s a ton to do at Waco Surf in between sessions. We have Pickleball, Bikes, Fishing, and more! Learn more about our Activities.
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Public Session
Book a 1 hr public session. Enjoy tons of perfect waves. Max 16 surfers per session.
Starting at $129/hr
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Private Session
Rent out the entire pool for just your group. Choose your waves. Contact us to learn more.
Starting at $2,200/hr
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Stay & Surf
Stay at Waco Surf in one of our lodging options and get first priority on booking surf sessions.
Groups & Packages
Large Group, Family Reunion, Guys/Girls Trip, Bach/Bachelorette Party, Corp Retreat, Wedding, and More.
Surf FAQs
Yes. Surf sessions usually book out about 2 months in advance, so we strongly recommend reserving online. Walk-ins are not guaranteed.
Pricing varies by wave type and time of year:
- Beginner Sessions: ~$129–159 + tax per person/hour
- Intermediate Sessions: ~$149–179 + tax per person/hour
- Advanced Sessions: ~$159–189 + tax per person/hour
- Private Sessions: ~$2,200–3,500 + tax per hour
Exact pricing depends on date, time, and availability.
We release space-available/public sessions 4–6 weeks before the month. Follow us on social for drop announcements.
No. Sharing/splitting public surf sessions is not allowed for safety reasons and to protect wave counts for paying guests. If you want to swap in and out with friends, book a private session.
Yes. We have a rotating fleet of soft tops and fiberglass boards:
- Performance boards: $45 + tax first session, then $20 + tax per additional session (same day)
- Soft tops / second-tier shortboards: $29 + tax first session, then $14 + tax per additional session (same day)
Optional board insurance is $45 + tax. You’ll complete a Surfboard Rental Agreement on site.
- Beginner Sessions: Soft-top boards only (for safety). Rental soft tops are included in the session price.
- Intermediate & Advanced Sessions: We recommend boards under 8 ft due to pool depth. Hard boards and soft tops are allowed; soft tops are available to rent.
- The Coaster (Beginner): Gentle, rolling wave with whitewater and small face waves—perfect for learning to stand and ride. Soft-top rental included; coaches in the water.
- The Runner (Intermediate): Lined-up faces, 3-wave sets with different sections for carving and speed. Board rental not included.
- The Peak (Advanced): Steeper takeoffs, punchy sections, and multiple wave options to push your surfing. Board rental not included.
- Arrive 20 minutes early if you’ve been here before and 1 hour early if it’s your first time.
- If you’re running late, email info@wacosurf.com ASAP.
- If you’re more than 10 minutes late and haven’t contacted us, we may cancel your spot. Missed sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits, or rebooks.
Water temp changes with the weather. Historic ranges (approx.):
- Mar–Apr: 45–65°F
- Apr–May: 60–75°F
- May–Jun: 75–85°F
- Jun–Jul: 80–90°F
- Aug–Sep: 75–90°F
- Sep–Oct: 65–80°F
- Oct–Nov: 60–75°F
- Nov–Dec: 45–65°F
Yes – in the front (non-wave) area only, up to the curved concrete ridge.
Swimming is not permitted in the wave zone. State law requires everyone in the surf lagoon to have a flotation device that supports their weight. If you’re filming or accompanying someone, you’ll need a USCG-certified life jacket (available on site).
- SUPs: Not permitted in public sessions. In rare cases, they may be approved for private sessions with prior staff approval.
- Foils: Not allowed under any circumstances.
No. Drones are not permitted anywhere on property (surf lagoon, waterpark, lodging, etc.) due to FAA regulations. If you’d like aerial content, you can hire our in-house photo/video team.
No. Dogs are not allowed in the surf lagoon or beach area. They are allowed on leash near Lemur Lagoon and some lodging areas – see our full pet policy for details.
We offer professional photo and video packages. Check out our Flowstate media options for pricing and booking.