While it’s likely known that if you want to catch some waves in the United States, California and Hawaii would be the first choice for many. But, you can’t quite count out Florida, especially with the wave park that is reportedly coming to The Sunshine State in the near future. You’ll never have to worry about surf conditions again when you visit WaveGarden in Florida, which is set to be the biggest surf park in the country. Check it out…

Fort Pierce is about to have the world’s largest "WaveGarden" - a simulated surfing park that will be part of a nearly $600 million 200-acre community development project.
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What has been dubbed Willow Lakes Village will make Fort Pierce a prime surfing destination in Florida, despite already being popular among the locals.
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This artificial wave pool is part of the proposed development on Midway Road, with an aim to bring more surfing enthusiasts to Florida.
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There are already several WaveGarden locations throughout the world - including Australia, England, Spain, Brazil, Switzerland, and South Korea.
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The surf park will showcase a gargantuan wave pool that simulates up to 1,000 waves per hour, accommodating up to 100 surfers at any given time.
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Don’t worry if you aren’t already an avid surfer, there will be plenty of opportunities for beginners to learn the ropes, too.
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Imagine being able to catch waves of all sizes no matter the ocean conditions or the surf report.
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The project has been approved to begin but may not have officially begun building yet, surfers are starting to polish their boards in an effort to be the first to ride the largest surf park in the country.
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So, what do you think about WaveGarden in Florida? Will it be added to your bucket list? Since the first phase of development is close to underway, it won’t be long before we can test out those gnarly seven-foot waves! Make sure to share your thoughts about this new wave park in the comments section.

If you want to learn more about the surf park, keep an eye on the Fort Pierce WaveGarden’s progress through its Facebook Page.

While you wait for the opening of WaveGarden in Fort Pierce, here are a bunch of Florida waterparks to get your toes wet in Orlando.

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What states have wave pools for surfing?

Artificial wave pools for surfing are starting to pop up all over the world. A scenario where you can control the weather so to speak and create waves on demand sounds like the perfect scenario for surfing fans. While some of the biggest surf pools are in other parts of the world, there are a few in the US for us surfing aficionados who want to catch a few man-made waves on demand. Here is a list of current and proposed wave pools for surfing in the US:

  • Splash House, Marion, Indiana
  • Kelly Slater Wave Pool, Lemoore, California (Invite only, or rented out for $50,000 per day)
  • Typhoon Lagoon, Walt Disney World - Florida
  • Skudin Surf, East Rutherford, New Jersey
  • Waco Surf, Waco, Texas
  • WaveGarden Florida, Fort Pierce, FL (In development)
  • Palm Springs Surf Club, Palm Springs, CA (Possibly open 2023)
  • Revel Surf, Phoenix, Arizona (Planned opening spring 2023)

Where are the best wave pools in Florida?

If you are looking for a wave pool in FL there are some nice waterparks in the area. While these are typically for more casual body surfing rather than professional-level board surfing, they are still a ton of fun. Here is a list of some of the more popular wave pools in Florida:

  • Aquatica, Orlando, FL
  • Lego Wave Pool, Cypress Gardens, FL
  • Big Surf Shores, Orlando, FL
  • Endless Surf, Tampa, FL
  • Waturi Beach, Orlando, FL
  • McDonald Water Park, Hialeah, FL
  • Reunion Resort Water Park, Kissimmee, FL

 

Check out this list of other waterparks in Florida for wave pools, lazy rivers, and waterslides galore.

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