Surf Week Highlights: Pools, Pros & Big Plans
Alright surf crew, let's catch up on this week's most talked stories shaking our waves. Whether you're chasing barrels or behind the lens, these developments are making serious ripples.
First up, the landlocked surf scene just got a major glow-up. Waco Surf in Texas – yes, that Texas – is dreaming bigger than just perfect peelers. They're plotting a full-scale expansion under the Desperado banner: a second wave pool, a golf course, and even residential homes. Basically, a surf resort where you can dawn patrol then chip your way to par. Now that's what we call coastal living without the coastal drive. You can dive into the full vision over at Waco Tribune-Herald. Imagine the photo ops when that second pool rolls out!
Meanwhile, over at the Palm Springs Surf Club, elite surfer Brisa Hennessy was dropping truth bombs about the artificial wave revolution. This seven-year CT veteran and two-time Olympian? She's not just training hard – she's thinking ahead. Hennessy's surfed four wave pools globally and gave major props to Boa Vista's waves for feeling the most ocean-like. 'They're different for sure,' Brisa noted, 'but the crossover is awesome.' Her take? Wave pools aren't just for reps – they're creating a new generation of ocean stewards. You can catch her full chat at Wave Pool Mag. Pro tip: When the world's best is praising pool tech, you know it's legit.
But let's not sleep on the real ocean fire. The North Shore's HTA Sunset Pro is popping off hard with pumping Sunset Point conditions delivering that raw Hawaiian power. Day 2 saw top seeds like Nalu Sheppard, Finn McGill, and Moana Jones Wong anchor the action, while relative newcomers like Benji Brand and Kiron Jabour made moves. Women's chargers Zoie Zeitz and Ellie Brown are separating themselves from the pack heading into quarters. With more swell on deck, Finals Day is shaping up to be a photographer's dream. Get the heat highlights via Surf News Network.
From Texas resort dreams to pool tech talk and North Shore showdowns, it's clear surfing's evolution is in full swing. Whether you're landlocked or chasing reefs, the stoke's universal. Where would you rather score – Waco's new pool or Hawaii's wild reefs? Drop your take below!