Kentucky Kingdom · Operating
Big Surf
Wave pool · Hurricane Bay
A 750,000-gallon wave pool — Hurricane Bay's centerpiece cool-off.
At a glance
Key facts for Big Surf.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave pool
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Big Surf.
Ride profile
Water ride · Wave pool
- family
- wave-pool
- wet
Experience
Wave pool
Specs source: kentuckykingdom.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Big Surf.
Timeline
Big Surf opens
Background
Big Surf is Hurricane Bay's massive wave pool — three-quarters of a million gallons marketed as a high-energy cool-off.
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Sources & official links
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- Big Surf — official ride pagekentuckykingdom.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky Kingdom — official sitekentuckykingdom.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kentucky Kingdom on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Kentucky Kingdom rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Kentucky Kingdom · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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Planning a theme park day
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General park-visit tip
What to bring on a park day
A short packing list that protects your phone, comfort, and ride time — without turning you into a walking luggage cart.
General park-visit tip
Multi-day park strategy
How to split a huge lineup across two days without burning out — or missing your must-rides.