Wave Park construction started!

Construction work has commenced on an exciting new addition to Sydney Olympic Park called Wave Park. Once opened, Wave Park will offer authentic surfing waves to suit all abilities. The Wave Park is expected to be operational in the summer of 2023.

Surfing is an iconic Australian sport and pastime, offering an attractive lifestyle, with millions of active participants. But surfing is challenging!

Typically you needed an ocean, and the elements to align (swell, tide, winds, daylight) to score good, let alone perfect waves. And if you want to learn, or are chasing surf, you have to commit time to driving to a coast, checking multiple spots, and be willing to battle crowds at popular breaks. There’s also the risk of marine hazards, including rips, the cold, and hungry monsters of the deep. So what’s the solution?

The Wave Park, providing perfect, ocean-like waves in an authentic, safe and controlled environment, catering to all ages and abilities. The goal is to develop world-class urban surfing locations around Australia, to help everyone to surf more.

Soon we’ll be witnessing a huge migration from the busy beaches of Sydney to the brand new wave pool situated at Sydney Olympic Park. The new $24 million wave pool, which will be built over one of car park’s in close proximity to the Olympic Stadium will rival Sydney’s beaches. Forget about Bondi or Manly; you can come straight here to Sydney Olympic Park and get the best waves you’ll find anywhere.

Sydney Olympic Park is a thriving business; entertainment and sporting precinct. It’s already a hive of activity; from the skate parks to Monster BMX and Mountain X; now surfing can be  add into the mix.

The Wave Park will cover over 3.2 hectares. In addition to the lagoon; there will be a shop; cafe; restaurant and bar; as well as changing rooms; first aid and lifeguard rooms. Moreover; a surf academy will provide visitors with teaching and training equipment.

Waves will range from up to 1.7m high; pitching waves; that are designed for the highest levels of performance surfing; down to 0.6m high; rolling white-water waves; which are ideal for beginner surfers.
As such; both novice and seasoned surfers will be able to practice without travelling to the beach. 

The lagoon will be able to accommodate up to 80 riders at a time; catering to both beginners and experienced surfers. Waves will form cleanly and break with constant power and shape throughout the ride; which will be the equivalent to riding high-quality; ocean-based waves of similar sizes.
Sydney’s 200,000 plus surfers will have another option available to them; day and night; year round; within a short distance of the Sydney CBD.

Source Photo: URBNSURF/SOPA