Surfing in Texas?
We’ve highlighted family surf vacations in California, Costa Rica, and now, surfing in Texas. An epic, landlocked surf vacay awaits at Waco Surf in Waco, Texas.
Waco used to be more of a pit stop on the road from Austin to Dallas, but due to the popularity of mega-designers Joanna and Chip Gaines and other investments in this up-and-coming town, Waco is a destination all of its own.
Waco Surf is a water park for everyone in your family. The main attraction is the surf lagoon with its PerfectSwell® wave technology that is the perfect venue for beginner surfers to pros. With days-worth of other activities at the park, like the Wedge water slides, wakeboarding adventure park, lazy river and beach, you and your littles can surf, then move on to something more comfortable before jumping back up on the board.
Here’s four reasons to make Waco Surf in Waco, Texas your next epic family getaway for surfing in Texas:
(1) With kids, surfing conditions matter.
One of the barriers to teaching kids to surf is cold water and inconsistent waves. But at Waco Surf, the conditions couldn’t be better.
The water is warm and the next wave is always predictable. Kids can have more stamina in the water because they don’t get hammered paddling out and chasing waves. That type of situation is what gives kids confidence so they can get excited about surfing.
(2) Planned and Reserved Surf Sessions
When planning a trip to Waco Surf, anchor your visit with planned and reserved surf sessions. But outside of the surf lagoon, there is SO much more to do at Waco Surf.
The Cable Park is a whole park unto itself for wakeboarding. Get pulled by cables across a lake for endless fun. There’s also a Wake Academy on the weekends for wakeboarding lessons and slower cable speeds.
For something more relaxing, Waco Surf is home to one of the longest lazy rivers in Texas. Catch some rays on the surf lagoon beach or under a reserved cabana at the Wedge pool where folks can slide down a ramp into the pool. Check out Waco Surf’s FAQ for more info!
(3) Accommodations are a’plenty in Waco.
Waco Surf has their own convenient hotel on-site as part of their Stay & Surf offering, and there is also an amazing inventory of family-friendly Airbnbs and Magnolia-owned vacation rentals thanks to Chip and Jo. Finding somewhere to stay is the least of your worries in Waco.
(4) More to Explore in Waco, Texas
When you need a break from fun in the sun, there’s more to explore outside of Waco Surf. With the Dr. Pepper Museum, Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum complex, and of course, Magnolia Market, shops, and Silos, there’s something for everyone in Waco. And don’t forget to try the famous Texas brisket.
Before you jump into the car or plane for Waco, grab one of BinkyBro’s signature Barney Patrol beach hats to stay out of harsh rays. Bring Cali to Texas with surf-style tees, new rashguards, swimsuits, and more. You’ll be fit to hit the waves with BinkyBro at Waco Surf.
