Atlantic Park Surf: The Complete Guide
Quick facts
| Wave tech | Wavegarden Cove · electro-mechanical |
|---|---|
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Wave height (max) | 6.9 ft / 2.1 m |
| Waves per hour | 120 |
| Skill levels | All levels |
| Public pricing | from $90 per session |
| Address | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA |
Wave settings and pricing
Bringing a crew or want the whole lagoon? Groups of 6+ often unlock private sessions, buyout pricing, and perks you won't see on the booking page.
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Bachelor parties, birthdays, corporate offsites, family crews, Atlantic Park Surf can work for all of them. Planning a group trip? We'll help coordinate directly with the pool.
Getting there
Atlantic Park Surf is at Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.
The technology
Atlantic Park Surf runs on Wavegarden Cove, a electro-mechanical system from Aizarnazabal. The Cove uses 46+ independent electro-mechanical modules along one wall. Each module pushes a submerged panel; sequencing the pushes creates a travelling swell that peels down the reef bay. Software controls the panel firing pattern, so a Cove can shift from a mellow Waikiki roller to an overhead barrel between waves.
Atlantic Park Surf opened in 2025 as the anchor of the Atlantic Park development at the Virginia Beach oceanfront, a project backed by Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams. It is the first Wavegarden Cove on the US East Coast, bringing 1,000-waves-per-hour capability to a city with a century of East Coast surf culture.
Frequently asked about Atlantic Park Surf
+How much does Atlantic Park Surf cost?
Public sessions run roughly $90 to $160 per hour depending on wave setting and peak demand. Check the venue for current session pricing.
+Is Atlantic Park Surf open year-round?
Yes. The lagoon operates year-round, with wetsuits recommended in winter and boardshorts by late spring.
+Who built Atlantic Park?
Atlantic Park is a $350M entertainment district backed by Pharrell Williams. The surf lagoon is a Wavegarden Cove, the same technology as The Wave Bristol and URBNSURF.
Working at Atlantic Park Surf
No openings listed at Atlantic Park Surf today. Surf parks hire coaches, lifeguards, wave operators, and hospitality staff in seasonal waves, so it is worth checking the board again.
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