Following the debut of its first artificial wave attraction in the German city of Munich this year, surf pool specialists Endless Surf are heading into 2025 looking forward to the launch of more projects.
One of the world’s biggest surf projects, Munich’s O2 Surftown MUC is centred around the world’s first Endless Surf lagoon.
Opened in August, the venue features a lagoon with customisable waves using advanced pneumatic hardware and proprietary software.
Currently, Endless Surf is working in the themed entertainment space, with its second project now nearing completion at Qiddiya City in Saudi Arabia as part of the Aquarabia water theme park.
November saw the announcement that three-time world surfing champion Mick Fanning has invested in the $300 million Palm Valley surf and golf resort located at Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast.
Powered by Endless Surf’s wave technology, the surf lagoon at the Palm Valley Gold Coast Resort is set to open in mid-2027. It will not only be leisure destination but is being positioned as a premier training venue for elite surfers preparing for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
In Mexico, Endless Surf is powering the upcoming Cabo Real Surf Club in Los Cabos. Combining surf and luxury living, the development is the first in North America to feature a private Endless Surf wave basin. Construction on the site is already underway, with more than US$50 million in homesite sales already confirmed. The site is expected to open in 2026.
Meanwhile, in Brazil, Endless Surf has partnered with Brasil Surfe Clube (BSC) for BSC Costa Verde and BSC at Região dos Lagos - two projects set to feature the largest wave pools in the Southern Hemisphere. Set to open in 2026, both clubs, says Endless Surf, will “redefine surf culture in Brazil” through the integration of surfing, wellness, and the arts into vibrant community spaces.
In a statement, Endless Surf advised “these recent announcements highlight the versatility of surf parks as anchor attractions across various business models.”
Heading into 2025, Endless Surf is poised to expand its global footprint further, with the company working on more than a dozen additional projects, with the company’s statement adding “from Palm Valley’s integration of sport and lifestyle to Cabo Real’s real-estate-driven approach and Brazil’s membership-based community hubs, each venue capitalises on surfing’s universal appeal and adaptability to help anchor its specific masterplan.
“These examples demonstrate how the surf park market is booming and how developers can capitalise on this global trend to support nearly any venue type.”
Image: Three-time world surfing champion Mick Fanning recently announced his investment in Palm Valley - Australia’s first surf, golf and lifestyle resort. Credit: Endless Surf.
Born in the English county of Dorset, Nigel Benton is the co-founder and Publisher of Australasian Leisure Management, Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific’s only magazine for professionals in all areas of the leisure industry and the www.ausleisure.com.au website - the go to news resource for industry leaders and professionals.
With a long-term commitment to communicating all that is best about the leisure industry (aquatics, attractions, entertainment, events, fitness, parks, recreation, sport, tourism and venues) his career has been defined by an ability to develop and implement industry communications.
Starting his career working in heritage visitor attractions and then adventure travel in Africa and the Middle East, an interest in writing about his experiences led to his change of career into magazine journalism and publishing.
In addition to publishing, Nigel speaks on marketing communications at a range of industry events.
He was made a Life Member of the World Leisure and Recreation Association in 2006 and is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (London).
As of October 2024, he was inducted into the Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour at the 2024 AUSactive National Awards.
Among a range of published works and features, his comments on a Blog (blogspot) from 2007 to 2011, when this website went live in its current form, may be interesting to reflect back on.
His philosophy on life is to be kind to all and to indulge those that you love.
His passions include family, Newcastle United and motorcycles (especially British ones) as well as caring for Stella the pug.
Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?
As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.
INTRODUCTION
Abel Sports is Australia’s leading manufacturer and suppliers of Goal Posts, sports ground safety netting systems and coaches boxes for Stadiums ,Sports Clubs, Councils and…
DAE Global is one of the world’s leading international creative and production practitioners, creating award-winning sport, culture and entertainment experiences for over 30 years.
It was…
Ausfit began in 1992, providing software services to the health and fitness sector including ClubWise, a fully hosted web-based product which combines state of the art club management software,…
Fun Wheels Pty Ltd are the premium dealer in Australasia for the Dutch company BERG’s commercial and domestic products. Our flagship product is their revolutionary pedal go-kart – the…
Whether your goal is increasing your centre's revenues or creating an engaging environment, why not add play to your project? If you're looking for stylish aquatic play features, kid-tested…
TPEC Pool Enclosures provide a large range of premium commercial and residential retractable swimming pool, spa and terrace enclosures throughout Australia, servicing residential, local government…
BODY BIKE® International is a leading manufacturer of indoor bikes with a 20-year track record of creating the best indoor bikes.
Stay connected with Body Bike Australia…
