For avid surfing enthusiasts, the allure of the ocean and riding its mountainous waves are almost like a drug, but do come with a few dangers. Whereas, artificial wave pools, offer unique, safer experiences, all year round.
For those who want to ride waves, there are man-made wave pools, for you to take advantage of. While there is no threat of sharks or other predatory sea life, these man-made wave pools are not always for the faint of heart. Here are five of the largest artificial wave pools that are sure to captivate your surfing desires.
Typhoon Lagoon, Disney World Florida, USA
With over 11 million litres of water, this gargantuan pool sees six-foot waves pumped every 90 seconds for guests to ride at their hearts content.
Siam Park, Adeje, Tenerife
Situated in the Spanish Canary Islands, this is one water park you don’t want to miss. It is deemed the best water park in the world. One of the biggest attractions is the Wave Palace, the biggest wave pool in the world, which truly draws the crowd. Its three-metre-high waves attract some of the most reputable surfers in the world.
Wadi Adventure, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
While situated in the middle of a desert oasis, this water park offers waves of such stature that it is world renowned. In fact, Surfer Magazine dubbed it 41st best surfing beach in the world. That’s pretty freaking amazing, as like I said, it is in the middle of a desert. How big do the waves get? The waves reach heights of 10.8 feet high.
Wave House, San Diego
San Diego is known for its brilliant surfing spots. But if you head out to San Diego this summer for a spot of surfing and just can’t find the right wave, then go to Wave House. Wave House sports two types of artificial waves, the Flowrider which is rather mellow, and the Flowbarrel which is an impressive 10-foot wave.
Valley of Waves, Sun City
Looking for large man-made waves in South Africa, then the Valley of Waves is the place to go. One of the biggest attractions at the Valley of Waves is the Roaring Lagoon. The Roaring Lagoon is a 6 500 square metre which sports waves of 2-metres high.
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