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Desert Magic Meets Coastal Glory: Wavegarden Pools and Durban’s Legend

See Wavegarden’s desert wave wonder and Jordy Smith’s insane Durban session. California’s tech-driven pool meets South Africa’s raw power for ultimate surf spectacle.

Cezar Pekelman
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Desert Magic Meets Coastal Glory: Wavegarden Pools and Durban’s Legend

Desert Magic Meets Coastal Glory: Wavegarden Pools and Durban’s Legend

Wavegarden is turning sand into surf perfection with the opening of DSRT Surf in Coachella Valley. Over a thousand engineered waves—from towering barrels to twisty turns—are ready for $60 sessions, proving the ocean needs no horizon to become exotic.

Meanwhile, Jordy Smith is turning South Africa’s hidden reefs into masterpieces. At a semi‑secret spot in Durban, he crushed a massive wave wider than a llama’s throat and delivered an unforgettable Day of Days performance. Both scenes show how modern surfing blends cutting‑edge tech with raw, untamed energy, making every wave worth catching.

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