Water Country USA · Operating · 1984
Surfer's Bay Wave Pool
Wave pool · Water Country USA
Photo: Water Country USA · Official park / manufacturer media
Virginia’s largest wave pool — roughly 23,000 square feet with timed four-foot sets at the heart of the park.
At a glance
Key facts for Surfer's Bay Wave Pool.
Type
Water ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Wave pool
Opened
1984
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Surfer's Bay Wave Pool.
Ride profile
Water ride · Wave pool
- family
- water
- wave-pool
Experience
Wave pool
1 more stat with Coaster Pro.
Specs source: watercountryusa.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Surfer's Bay Wave Pool.
Timeline
1984
Surfer's Bay opens with Water Country USA
Background
Surfer’s Bay has been Water Country’s beach centerpiece since 1984 — marketed as Virginia’s largest wave pool at about 23,000 square feet.
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Sources & official links
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- Surfer's Bay Wave Pool — official ride pagewatercountryusa.com(opens in a new tab)
- Water Country USA — official sitewatercountryusa.com(opens in a new tab)
- Water Country USA on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Water Country USA rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Water Country USA · Official park / manufacturer media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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