Aquatica San Antonio · Operating
Big Surf Shores
Wave pool · Aquatica San Antonio
Photo: Aquatica San Antonio · Official park / manufacturer media
A roughly 400,000-gallon wave pool with swells up to about five feet — Aquatica SA’s main beach body-surf zone.
At a glance
Key facts for Big Surf Shores.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave pool
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Big Surf Shores.
Ride profile
Water ride · Wave pool
- family
- water
- wave-pool
Experience
Wave pool
Specs source: aquatica.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Big Surf Shores.
Timeline
Big Surf Shores operating
Background
Big Surf Shores is Aquatica San Antonio’s signature wave pool — timed sets across a broad beach that define the park’s splash skyline.
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Sources & official links
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- Big Surf Shores — official ride pageaquatica.com(opens in a new tab)
- Aquatica San Antonio — official siteaquatica.com(opens in a new tab)
- Aquatica San Antonio on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Aquatica San Antonio rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Aquatica San Antonio · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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What to bring on a park day
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How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.