Wave Pools, Windsurf Wins & Beach Safety: Surf News Roundup
First up, the desert just got a lot wetter. Wavegarden celebrated the launch of DSRT Surf in California’s Coachella Valley, marking the company’s second U.S. wave pool. The facility can crank out 1,000 waves per hour and offers a ‘definitive catalogue of more than 60 world-class waves,’ including a setting built just for aerial training. As Jacob “Zeke” Szekely put it, ‘I never imagined I would be testing aerial waves in the middle of the desert. Wavegarden has about seven incredible waves for turns, five for barrels, and around 12 variations for aerials. It’s the best wave pool in the world.’ You can read the full story over at The Inertia.
Meanwhile, across the Pacific, Maui’s windsurfing duo made waves at the Fiji Surf Pro. Bernd Roediger clinched first place despite competing with a strained ACL and a month off the board, while Morgan Noireaux snagged third with a scorching 9.5‑point single‑wave ride. Roediger described the win as ‘a blessing’ after years of chasing the Cloudbreak title. The event featured brutal conditions, broken gear, and a fierce international field. For the complete breakdown, check out the article on Maui News.
Back home in California, lifeguards are urging beachgoers to stay alert as hazardous surf conditions loom. Sneaker waves and strong rip currents have prompted warnings from the National Weather Service, and agencies are rolling out free life‑jacket stations at popular spots. State lifeguard Joe Stoffers reminded everyone, ‘People not understanding the conditions and understanding this is a wild place that plays by its own rules, you have to know what's going on and just be aware of your surroundings.’ For more details on the safety initiative, see the report from Channel 3000.
Whether you’re chasing perfect barrels in a wave pool, dreaming of aerial sessions on Maui’s wind, or just heading out for a safe session at your local break, there’s plenty to keep the stoke alive. Got a story from your latest session or a favorite surf spot? Drop a comment below and let’s keep the conversation rolling.
