Back Yard Surf
Back Yard Surf
Swellspot is excited to announce the launch of our Back Yard Surf Lagoons.
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Lagoon Specs
The surf lagoons are half lagoons (1 break). You can choose from a left or right hander point break wave.
Swell Frequency
Every 30, 45 seconds to 1 minute. (60) waves with the 1 minute and (100) waves with the 45 second frequency. We can make the wave frequency faster, but there will be an increase in cost.
Wave Height
The height of the waves can be 2 feet, 4 feet or 6 feet. All programmed by our custom PLC.
Power & Water
The price also includes a 3 phase diesel generator, if you don't have 3 phase electricity. A water well will also be needed to fill up the surf lagoon and to maintain water levels with evaporation.
Our back yard surf lagoons are also great for:
Need More Waves?
We can also build you a 2-4 break A frame back yard surf lagoon, with an inside beginners section as well.
Requirements
Customers are responsible for obtaining a land disturbance permit or pool permit from their local municipality before the start of the project, if required.
Full project funds are required to be placed in a project escrow account at the start of the project.
Dimensions / Water Volume
Full Surf Lagoon (2) Break
| Width at generator wall | 40 ft |
| Length of each lagoon side | 229.65 ft |
| Width at the beach | 234.58 ft |
| Area | 25,478 sq ft |
| Water volume | 575,000 gal |
Half Back Yard Surf Lagoon (1) Break
| Width at generator wall | 20 ft |
| Length of each side | 229.65 ft |
| Width at the beach end | 117.29 ft |
| Area | 12,739 sq ft |
| Water volume | 288,000 gal |
For reference: 1 acre is 43,560 sq feet.
Project Build Time
Project install time is about 5-6 months. Depends on equipment delivery times, contractor schedules and weather.
Warranties
Based on Manufacturer warranties:
Sanitation / Filtration
- Filters10 years
- Pre filters2 years
- Pumps1 year
Hydraulics
All hydraulic products are guaranteed either:
- 18 months from shipment from factory
- 12 months from first use
- 2000 hours of use
Whichever of the three comes first.
Electrical Costs
Personal Back Yard
If you're running this for a back yard personal use with a one wave a minute, it's 28 kw per plunger. You're using way less energy.
56 kw$7.64/hr
112 kw$15.68/hr
At 14 cents a kW. Call your local electric company to ask how much they charge per kW.
Diesel Generator
If you're using the diesel generator, cost will be based on your local cost of diesel fuel, the fuel tank size in gallons and time running the generator.
Will run for about 100 hours. You surf an hour a day, that will give you 100 surf sessions before refueling is needed.
Commercial Surf Lagoon
If you run this commercially and throw a swell every 8.5 seconds, you are looking at 56 kw per plunger per hour.
112 kw$15.68/hr
224 kw$31.36/hr
For example: Where we live it's .14 cents a kw. You can call your electric company to find out how much they charge you per kw.
3D CFD Simulation & Rendering
1 Break Back Yard Surf Lagoon.
Ready to Build Your Back Yard Surf?
Please see our 3D CFD Simulation and rendering of our 1 Break Back Yard Surf Lagoons. Please call us to schedule a consultation.
(804) 244-0323