New Wave Pool Hits California, While Lifeguards Issue Hazard Alerts
Wavegarden just opened its second U.S. wave pool in the Coachella Valley, turning a desert stretch into a surf playground. The facility can produce 1,000 waves per hour and offers more than 60 wave variations, from a barreling Twister to ramp sections designed for aerial tricks. Jacob 'Zeke' Szekely called it the best wave pool in the world and John Luff said the barrels gave him time to take a conscious breath. Sessions start at $60 an hour, a price that undercuts other California wave parks. You can read the full story over at The Inertia
Meanwhile California lifeguards are sounding the alarm on dangerous surf conditions. Sneaker waves and strong rip currents are expected along the coast, and officials are urging beachgoers to stay near lifeguard stations where free life jacket stations have been installed. Joe Stoffers, a state lifeguard, said people need to understand the ocean plays by its own rules and to stay aware of their surroundings. Check the latest guidance on Channel 3000
