Waves can be as frequent as one every 8.5 seconds. The number of waves generated in the surf lagoon depend on how many plungers, frequency of the swell and how many reef breaks are in the lagoon. The frequency and size are computer controlled so that different conditions can be provided according to user groups (e.g. large barreling waves for advanced surfers, smaller waves for beginners). Multiple reef breaks are created on the same swell in order to increase the number of surfers in the surf lagoon at any one time.

Waves are produced by an actuating mechanical individual plunger modular system, that uses hydraulic motor power to mimic the velocity profile and circular particle motion of ocean surf.

There are two ways to measure wave height; put simply one can measure either the front of the wave or the back of the wave. The measurements detailed for this project are calculated on the front of the wave.

The surf lagoon is designed to cater to a wide variety of users. We have advanced, intermediate and beginner reef break sections. However, at this time, we are focusing on beginner and intermediate Surfspot Surf facilities called "Surf Camp." In terms of skill, we expect expert surfers to be able to use the park for training, recreation and competition and complete beginners to be able to use the park (with an instructor and smaller waves) as a safe entry point into the sport. The other amenities at the surf facility will provide additional things to do and see so that the surf facility will be a complete day out for anyone that visits. The surf lagoon provides a safe and controlled environment, where there are no sharks, rip currents or jelly fish or annoying nibbling crabs at your feet.

Waves are computer controlled in size, shape, frequency and direction of break. The technology can produce smaller waves for beginners, (Inside reef) steeper waves (primary reef) for expert surfers (perfect for aerial tricks) and change the direction of the break so that surfers can enjoy both lefts and rights. We can custom design any wave you wish to ride at our facilities. We can design different maneuver sections such as barrel, wedge, ridge, reo, cut back, weaving and aerial sections.

The individual plunger modules are pushed down and out into the water by hydraulic mechanical means. As the plunger module pulls backward using stored energy or potential energy, the modules move forward, the plungers then push out a swell into the surf lagoon. The swell then breaks over the designed artificial reef breaks throughout the surf lagoon. The maximum wave height is 9 feet.

Guest time are divided up into 1-hour surf sessions. Individual wave ride time is 8 seconds and surfers will get approximately 10 -15 waves to themselves in each session in our beginner and intermediate surf lagoons.

At full capacity (worst case) expect to be riding a wave every 5 – 6 minutes. You will be in the water during your entire surfing time. Wait times between waves will be shorter depending upon the number of surfers signed up for a session.

At the deepest point in the beginner/Intermediate surf lagoon, by the back generator wall, the pool is 8 feet deep. The waves break in shallower water. You will not hit the bottom when you fall off your board. You will fall past the reef into the channel which contains deeper water running along the reef.

No, the surf lagoon does not have side currents or rip currents. Our patent rip current and energy mitigation technology eliminates dangerous rip currents. If you fall let the wave pass and then come up to the surface.

Waves will come in many variations in the 9 and 18 plunger surf lagoons. You may have 10-12 similar waves, but each with some variation. In our (1) and (2) break surf lagoons the waves are fixed with little variation. 

In our (2) break surf lagoon, we can comfortable accommodate 13 surfers on the main A frame peak and about 12 beginner surfers on the inside section for a total of 38 surfers through the surf lagoon in a hour.  In our 18 plunger, 12 break surf lagoon, the advanced and intermediate sections of the surf lagoon upto 120 surfers can surf during each 1-hour surf session. In the beginner sections upto 150 surfers at 100% capacity can surf during each 1-hour surf session. The main wave will be a split A frame with side reefs on the sides of the surf lagoon. The intermediate reef has 4 breaks with a nice mellow spilling beginner wave in the inside middle.

The current anticipated cost for a beginner 1-hour surf session is $35. The cost of our intermediate 1-hour surf session will be $55.  There will be promotions and passes for regular users designed to encourage a surfing community at the park. We will have 1 hour surf tickets and monthly year-round memberships.

Swellspot has a patent surf lagoon bottom construction patent.

Swellspot Wave Company, LLC at this time is not offering any licensing opportunities. We are however looking for investor partners to get our "Surfspot Surf" facilities built. Please reach out to us under our contact tab at the main menu bar. 

The surf facility will take an estimated (6) months to construct from the day of receiving local permit approvals from the local city, town or county..

The Swellspot Surf Facilities are not designed to replace surfing in the natural environment, quite the opposite. For expert surfers it is a place to surf with consistent waves all year round, a place to train, to have fun and to practice new maneuvers. For less experienced surfers and non-surfers it is a safe, controlled environment in which to try surfing and a pleasant, fun environment for the entire family to enjoy a day out. With no sharks or jelly fish.

Swellspot plans on building "Surfspot Surf" facilities all around the country and the world.
 

Yes, Swellspot will offer a winter climate package with our surf lagoon. The water will be heated as well as a patent pending winter enclosure will make the winter surf experience very enjoyable.