FAQS

HOW MANY SURFERS CAN A SURF LAKE CATER TO PER HOUR SESSION?

200 surfers (each surfer enjoys 10 rides in the hour session)

HOW MANY ABILITY LEVELS ARE AVAILABLE EACH SESSION?

Surf Lakes’ 360° layout allows all 5 ability levels (learner to pro) to surf simultaneously in each session. This means every ability level can surf every hour.

HOW BIG IS A SURF LAKE?

11 acres. However, bespoke and compact lake types can be designed depending on project requirements.

HOW DOES SURF LAKES’ TECHNOLOGY WORK?

Three electrical motors (backed by a 10-year warranty) operate from the shore. These motors release compressed air to lift the central wave device. This is done in sets, leveraging water buoyancy to efficiently “oscillate” the machine, creating 360° waves. The lakebed is specifically shaped around the machine to create different wave types. The operator can adjust the height of the machine at the press of a button to create a full spectrum of wave-types. 

HOW HAS THE TECHNOLOGY BEEN PREPARED FOR COMMERCIAL USE?

The technology was tested at full scale, and subsequent designs have been independently certified globally and in the US for technology readiness and compliance.

HOW DO I BECOME A LICENSEE

Please click here to find out more about licensing Surf Lakes’ technology.

WHAT IS THE ‘STEAM’ COMING OUT OF THE MACHINE?

The steam is water vapour / compressed air being released by the valves. This will be significantly reduced in commercial models (compared to prototype footage).

HOW LOUD IS THE COMMERCIAL MACHINE?

The noise from the machine is attenuated in commercial models, so you won’t hear it above the sound of the waves when standing on the shoreline.