Surfing without the ocean - we'll show you how and where to do its best!
New addition wave: City-Wave in Vienna, Austria
The City Wave in Vienna offers a unique surfing experience on the outskirts of the city. This artificial wave allows both beginners and professionals to improve their surfing skills. Although not located in the city center, the site is easily accessible and a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. Visitors can experience the wave at different difficulty levels and have the opportunity to surf under professional guidance. This concept has quickly established itself as a highlight in Vienna’s sports scene, attracting numerous enthusiasts.
Surfing away from the ocean?
We’re talking about artificial wave riding, also know as surfing on artificial waves generated in a controlled environment. These artifical waves can be created in a natural river, an artificial pool, or a specially constructed surf park.
We’ve compiled the best surf spots for all three waves models to provide you with all of the important information you need for a successful surf session away from the ocean.
River Waves
River surfing, also know as whitewater surfing or standing wave surfing, is a type of surfing that take place on standing waves created in a river or other fast-moving body of water. Unlike ocean surfing, which relies on the motion of ocean waves, river surfing uses the force of the river´s current to create a wave that is surfed in a stationary position. It’s a popular activity in areas which suitable river condition, such as Munich’s Eisbach river or the standing waves on the Snake River in Wyoming.
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Surf Parks
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Waves Pools
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Surf Parks
ARTIFICIAL WAVERIDING Alternative or complement?
Artificial Wave Riding can be considered as a supplement to traditional surfing as it provides another way to ride waves. It is also an alternative for surfers who live in areas without natural waves or for those who want to expand their surfing experience.
Traditional surfing requires access to natural waves, which are often limited to coastal areas. Surfing in a surf park or on an artificial wave provides surfers with the opportunity to surf in areas that normally have no waves, or where it is difficult to access natural waves. Read more…
WAVE MODELS Overview and explanation.
Surfing is one of the most exciting and popular water sports in the world. The idea of riding a wave, feeling one with nature, and experiencing a sense of freedom and adventure has fascinated many people. But what happens when there are no waves or when you don’t live near the ocean? In these cases, surf facilities such as wave pools, surf parks, and other types of artificial waves offer the opportunity to enjoy surfing without ocean access.
All these facilities offer the advantage of being able to operate independently of natural conditions and locations while providing a safe and controlled environment for surfers of all levels. Artificial waves can be operated either outdoors or indoors and offer a variety of wave types and shapes, including standing waves or mechanical river waves. Read more…
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History of River Surfing
River surfing is a relatively new phenomenon that emerged in the late 20th century. The history of river surfing is closely linked to the evolution of surfing as a sport, and its origins can be traced back to the early days of surfing in Hawaii. The first recorded instance of river surfing took place in Munich, Germany in the early 1970s. Surfers in Munich discovered that the standing waves created by the city’s Eisbach River could be surfed.
History of Wave Pools
Wave pools are another form of artificial wave technology that have gained popularity in recent years. These pools create a wave by using pneumatic systems, wave generators, and paddles, to push water forward to create a swell. While wave pools have been around for decades, recent advancements in technology have made it possible to create waves that are more realistic and suitable for surfing.
History of Surf Parks
Surfing has always been a sport that has been deeply connected to the ocean, but in recent years, advances in technology have made it possible to create artificial waves that replicate the experience of surfing in the ocean. These artificial waves, which are created in surf parks, have become increasingly popular, providing surfers with an exciting new way to ride waves and train in a controlled environment.
