More Surf Options
Pro - Slab Barrel Wave
Perfect uncrowded barrels! Our barrel wave features a quick, steep takeoff and a large, hollow tube. 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
“Guaranteed waves and a good time.”
The Experience
- Safe, angled take-offs. One surfer per wave
- Powerful, rippable wave
- Work on turns and try new maneuvers
- Perfect Barrels
- Choose lefts, rights or both (1 Hour Total)
- Maximum 12 surfers per session
- Avg time in between waves (less than 2 minutes per surfer)
- Professional Surf Guide in the water for help and guidance
- High-performance boards for a high-performance wave
Requirements
- Knowledge of surfing etiquette
- Ability to paddle with strength and catch waves
- Ability to surf on the face of an advanced wave
- Ability to handle steep, fast drop-ins
- Control of the board and ability to turn
- Frontside and backside
- This wave is NOT for beginners or intermediate surfers
Included In Your Session:
Professional Guidance
New to surfing in a wave pool? No problem. Our friendly, experienced surf guides will help you with where to position yourself, how to drop in, and provide other helpful tips for you to get the most out of your experience.
Surfboard & Wetsuit Rentals
Our huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes, from Performance short boards to mid-lengths and soft tops. We also have wetsuits for kids and adults available for rent.
Hard Boards: $45 + tax first hour, $20 + tax per addtl hour (same day)
Soft Top Boards: $29 + tax for the first hour, $14 + tax per additl hour (same day)
Board Insurance: $45 + tax per person, per day
Wetsuit Rentals: $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.
Advanced Level Disclaimer:
By selecting the Advanced Session, you are signing up to surf one of the fastest, largest, and most powerful waves we offer to the public. These waves are difficult to ride and catch even for professional surfers. These waves have the power to break boards and seriously injure people. Consistently wiping out and not catching these waves makes you a danger to yourself and to others in the lineup. If you are deemed by our water patrol to be below the skill level it takes to ride these waves you will be asked to vacate the surf lagoon and we will reschedule you in a session appropriate for your skill level at no cost. We want everyone who rides our waves to have the best and safest experience possible.