Kings Dominion · Operating
Tidal Wave Bay
Wave pool · WaterWorks
Photo: Kings Dominion / Six Flags · Official park / manufacturer media
WaterWorks' large-capacity wave pool with timed surge sets for swimming and body surfing.
At a glance
Key facts for Tidal Wave Bay.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave pool
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Tidal Wave Bay.
Ride profile
Water ride · Wave pool
- family
- water
Experience
Wave pool
Specs source: sixflags.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Tidal Wave Bay.
Timeline
Tidal Wave Bay operating
Background
Tidal Wave Bay is the water park's primary wave pool — a high-capacity bay with timed sets and posted life-vest rules for shorter guests.
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Sources & official links
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- Tidal Wave Bay — official ride pagesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kings Dominion — official sitesixflags.com(opens in a new tab)
- Kings Dominion on Coaster AtlasPark page
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