Howdy! Welcome to Waco Surf.

Perfect Waves and Texas Hospitality.

We are Waco Surf. A unique, family-friendly, global surf destination in the heart of Texas. That’s right, Texas!

About 90 minutes from Dallas and Austin, we are spreading the joy of surfing, one wave at a time. Waco is a unique, family-friendly surf resort with a wave pool, standing wave, beach, waterpark, lazy river, and outdoor activities. Whether you are new to surfing, developing your skills, or training for competitions, we have a wave for you. The sun is shining, the waves are perfect, and the snow cones are always cold. Come find your wave.

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Meet Our Crew

Crafting Perfect Waves

Using Pneumatics technology, our system creates over a thousand 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.

First-Timer Waves

Ideal for kids, we have pushins on our side wave, allowing kids to ride gentle shore rollers for a safe and fun first experience on a surfboard.

Beginner Waves

Our beginner waves are soft and gentle, similar to a good day at Malibu.

Intermediate Waves

Our intermediate waves are similar to a chest to head high day at Trestles.

Advanced Waves

Our advanced waves would be similar to a good day on the golf coast.

Pro Waves

We also have Barrel and Air waves for pro-level surfing.

“At Waco Surf, there’s no locals, but we’re all part of one community.”

- Waco Surf Guest

The Wave Pool Experience

In a typical public session, there are 12 surfers on the same skill level (3 groups of 4), and each group takes turns riding waves in 4 wave sets. Once you’ve caught your wave, you paddle back to the peak and get ready for your next set. There’s typically about a 1-2-minute break in between your next wave. There’s not a lot of waiting around, and after an hour, you’ve gotten a great cardio workout. You will get to know the other surfers in the lineup as you take turns riding the first, second, third, or fourth waves. It’s a friendly atmosphere (Good Vibes Only!) and by the end of the session, you’re usually cheering for each other and comparing your favorite waves. We have professional surf guides and instructors in the water to help you with where to take off and guidance on how to surf the wave. After an hour, you’ll be ready to grab some refreshments, watch your video footage, and get ready for your next session!

We also offer private sessions, allowing you to rent the entire wave pool exclusively for your group.

Getting Ready for Your Session

Checking In

Beginner Surf Academy

How to Surf the Wave Pool

Tour the Property

Shredmill

Experience endless turns on our state-of-the-art standing wave.

Our standing wave offers a 40-foot-wide face for you to carve and shred. Feel the unique energy flow of this super fun ripable wave. If you love wake surfing or skateboarding, this is a great transition wave. This playful wave is designed for intermediate, advanced, and expert surfers.

Water Park

Try The Wedge Waterslide, a 70’ mega slide. Check out our kids slides. Or, relax in the laziest river in Texas.

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Activities

With fishing, biking, pickleball, golf, and kids’ activities, there’s something for the whole family.

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Accommodations

With a variety of lodging options from Hotels and Cabins, to private houses and RV hookups, stay your way on the property and enjoy all the activities on the property.

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How to Get Here

Waco is centrally located, less than 2 hrs from Dallas, Austin, and Houston. You can fly into any of those major airports and drive or get a connecting flight to Waco’s Airport. We also have partners for private transportation from Dallas, Austin, and Houston.

Contact us if you need private transportation.

90 minutes from Dallas

90 minutes from Austin

3 hours from Houston

“Waco is home to some of the best waves in the world.”

What Our Guests Are Saying

Taylor Dash

Had a blast yesterday! It was the first time in the pool for both me and my friend, and we can’t wait to come back. Full quiver of boards to choose from if you don’t bring your own. Very grateful for this little surf oasis in Central Texas.

Shoutout to Mike and Luke for being the best lineup crew / surf coaches 🤙🌊

via Google, Sep 2026

Dan McCarron

We took our boys to Waco Surf for our son’s 11th birthday and had an awesome time. Both boys did surf lessons, and Salvador was great with our 6-year-old — he worked with him one-on-one pretty much the entire hour and was super patient and encouraging.

Our 11-year-old loved the Shredmill. Wyatt and Eli were super helpful, giving him surfing tips and let him keep riding until the park closed. Total all-around nice guys. He must have done it 50 times.

The food was great too — especially the chicken fajita tacos.

Just a really fun day all around. It was very hard to get in the car and leave. The staff was great, the boys had a blast, and we’ll definitely be back.

via Google, Sep 2026

Taner Neighbors

We had an absolute blast at Waco Surf! All of my kids were able to ride the surfboards, and my wife got out there and surfed too. I especially loved the Shredmill and the big water slides, but honestly, we probably spent somewhere between four and six hours floating around the lazy river. That was such a fun perk and ended up being one of our favorite parts of the whole experience.

via Google, Aug 2026

James Pickles

The staff was very helpful and friendly. Our party of 8 had a wonderful time. The cabanas are nice and roomy and easy access to the clear water. The lazy river is so relaxing and there was plenty of tubes for everyone. We had a wonderful time. Thank you Waco Surf for a relaxing family fun day.

via Google, Aug 2026

Doug Miesen

We spent 3 days there and booked a room with a view of the wave pool. We had an awesome time. Staff were great, very helpful. Zack gave me some great tips that I really needed as a beginner. We saw people from all levels surfing. The person staying next to us was a pro surfer and she was using her sessions to train. I felt like the experience took my surfing up a notch as a beginner and was well worth the trip.

via Google, Jul 2026

Francisca Lopez

What an amazing hidden gem! My family took surf lessons with Zach and Cole and had the best time! They were so helpful that everyone caught some good waves. We stayed in the garden view room over the lazy river which had everything we needed for a quick stay. The entire property was really cool and clean, the slides were fun and we loved playing in the sand area/ beach at sunset. I would highly recommend a 2 night stay and we will be back!

via Google, Jul 2026

Ramon Tejada

One of the best experiences thus far this summer. The friendly staff teaching my 6 year a old the fundamentals of surfing. Highly recommend if you are looking to get your kids into a new hobby or sport. They have beginners to expert level activities and courses.

via Google, Jul 2026

Jasmine Morales

We had an amazing stay at Waco Surf! We stayed in one of the houses on the property, and it was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. The atmosphere was peaceful, and the location made it easy to enjoy all the activities Waco Surf has to offer.

The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the entire property was well maintained. We had a great time relaxing and spending quality time together. Whether you’re looking for adventure or just a fun weekend away, this is a fantastic place to stay. We can’t wait to come back and would definitely recommend Waco Surf to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience!

via Google, Jul 2026

Tim Hamilton

What a fun place to take the whole family! It was worth every penny just to watch my kids ride. Just an added bonus that I caught some waves also.

via Google, Jul 2026

Amy Kathleen

My husband and I had never surfed before and booked the lesson and had a great time! We stood up/rode several times. It was raining but the weather did not affect our experience to be honest. Tyler was our instructor and he was super nice and helpful! We will definitely be coming back!

via Google, Apr 2026

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This is a tough one for everyone.

When a major component like a pump fails, it’s disappointing all around – for your team, for the guests who were looking forward to riding, for the manufacturer, and for us. The good news is that these situations are extremely rare. The bad news is that, unfortunately, this time it happened.

I want you to know that nobody is treating this as “someone else’s problem.” Whether the root cause ultimately sits with FlowRider, the manufacturer, or elsewhere in the supply chain, we are taking ownership of helping get this resolved and getting your FlowSurf back in operation as quickly as possible.

Since the issue was identified, all parties have been working with urgency. Conversations are happening daily, actions are being taken immediately, and everyone involved understands the importance of minimizing downtime for your venue and your guests.

We know there were riders booked and excited to get on the wave, and we’re genuinely sorry for the disruption this has caused. Please know that restoring operations is our top priority, and we will continue pushing every avenue available to accelerate the solution.

Thank you for your patience, partnership, and understanding. We will keep you updated every step of the way.

Sincerely,

Marsh

FlowRider