Always Perfect
You have to experience it to believe it. Our technology delivers a perfect wave every time. Whether you’re brand new to surfing, improving your skills, or training for competitions, we have a wave for you!
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
Surfboard Rentals
Our huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes. From Performance short boards to mid-lengths and soft tops for beginners, we’ve got you covered. If you have any questions about choosing the right board, our helpful team is here to help get you on the right equipment for your session.
Wetsuit Rentals
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.
Video & Photo
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.
Surf Shop
Need some fresh gear? We’ve got you covered. Our surf shop, conveniently located in our lobby, is stocked with a wide range of surf gear, including apparel, towels, swimsuits, wax, branded Waco surf gear, and more.
Coaching
Beginner Coaching
Learn all of the fundamentals from paddling and foot position to balance and turning the board.
Advanced Coaching
Get advanced-level surf coaching by experienced surf coaches. Whether you’re looking to improve your skills or you’re training for contests, our coaches will help take your surfing to the next level.
Private Coaching
Get 1 on 1 coaching for any level to help you develop your surfing ability and skills.
Wave Technology
Using Pneumatics technology, our system creates over 2,000 perfect waves daily, bringing joy to surfers of all levels. The sequencing technology creates the waves in 3 or 4 wave sets. We create different waves for every level of surfing.
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.