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.”

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Groups & Packages

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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