More Surf Options
RiverWave
Experience endless turns on our state-of-the-art deep water stationary wave.
Our deep water stationary wave offers a 4 to 5 foot face for you to carve and shred. Feel the unique energy flow of this super fun deep water standing wave. You will surf on a standard performance short board and you can practice turns, carves, 360s and more. This playful wave is designed for intermediate, advanced, and expert surfers.
- Bring your Board or Rent
- Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
- Photos and Video available for purchase
“Guaranteed waves and a good time.”
Beginner
We make it easy to get started, work on your balance, and have fun!
Our friendly, experienced instructors make learning to surf super safe and fun! Get started with our RiverWave beginner wave and learn the basics of standing and riding on a wave.
- Ages – 6+
- Board Rental Included
- Friendly Instructors
- Pre-Surf Instruction
- Continuous Flowing Wave
- Photos and Video available for purchase
- Max 12 Surfers per session
- 20-25 rides per hour
- Starts at $20 for 30 minutes
Intermediate
Get tons of reps and level up your surfing on a consistent, flowing wave!
Our intermediate wave offers endless fun and space for you to work on connecting your turns and carving on the face of a wave. This is a super fun and safe way to level up your surfing!
- Bring your Board or Rent
- Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
- Continuous Flowing Wave
- Photos and Video available for purchase
- Max 12 Surfers per session
- 20-25 rides per hour
- Starts at $35 for 30 minutes
Advanced
A rippable endless wave with a long open face that gives plenty of room to shred. You can throw big wrapping turns and boost airs on this super fun wave. With each surfer getting an average of 15 to 25 minutes of surfing per hour, each session is a dream.
- Bring your Board or Rent
- Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
- Continuous Flowing Wave
- Photos and Video available for purchase
- Max 12 Surfers per session
- 20-25 rides per hour
- Starts at $35 for 30 minutes
Private Sessions
Reserve the RiverWave for only your group.
With our Private Sessions, you can rent out the entire RiverWave by the hour. You can choose any of the waves to surf and mix in different waves within the session. Get perfect, consistent waves just for your group and make memories!
- Bring your Board or Rent
- Guidance from Professional Surf Coach
- Continuous Flowing Wave
- Photos and Video available for purchase
- Starts at $400 for 30 minutes (up to 10 people)
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.
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.