DSRT Surf: opening date and project status
Quick facts
| Wave tech | Wavegarden Cove · electro-mechanical |
|---|---|
| Session length | 60 minutes |
| Wave height (max) | 6.6 ft / 2 m |
| Waves per hour | 1,000 |
| Skill levels | All levels |
| Public pricing | Sessions advertised from $60 |
| Address | Adjacent to Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert, California, USA |
| Last verified | August 2026 |
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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What is actually confirmed about DSRT Surf, and what is not.
This is the operator's stated target, not a confirmed opening date. Wave pool timelines move; we update this page when the target changes.
- 2023Groundbreaking next to Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert.
- 2025Wavegarden Cove basin plus 139-room hotel and 57 villas under construction.
- Summer 2026Operator target opening. Sessions advertised from $60; full rate card not released.
DSRT Surf pricing
Tracked product by product. A starting price is not a complete price, units are always stated, and anything we can't verify is marked as such.
- Individual sessions (advertised starting price)Starting Price OnlyFrom $60+per person / hour + taxes & fees
- Beginner sessions, full pricingPricing Not Yet PublishedPricing not yet published
- Intermediate sessions, full pricingPricing Not Yet PublishedPricing not yet published
- Advanced sessions, full pricingPricing Not Yet PublishedPricing not yet published
- Premium / high-performance wavesPricing Not Yet PublishedPricing not yet published
- Private session pricingPricing Not Yet PublishedPricing not yet published
- Full buyoutPricing Not Yet PublishedPricing not yet published
- Corporate / group pricingPricing Not Yet PublishedQuote required
Going with a group?
Bachelor parties, birthdays, corporate offsites, family crews, DSRT Surf can work for all of them. Planning a group trip? We'll help coordinate directly with the pool.
Corporate events
Groups & corporate events at DSRT Surf
Can DSRT Surf host a corporate event?
DSRT Surf is opening soon and offers private and group bookings; full event capabilities are still being confirmed.
Corporate Value is preliminary, full public rate card not yet released
Corporate Value is preliminary: DSRT advertises sessions from $60/hr plus taxes and fees, but a complete rate card has not been published, so private and per-participant cost cannot be fairly scored yet.
Getting there
DSRT Surf is at Adjacent to Desert Willow Golf Resort, Palm Desert, California, USA.
The technology
DSRT 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.
Developed by Beach Street Development on land adjacent to the City of Palm Desert's Desert Willow Golf Resort, DSRT Surf broke ground in 2023. The project pairs a full Wavegarden Cove reef bay with a Trilogy resort hotel, villas, restaurants and a pro shop, targeting an early summer 2026 opening.
Frequently asked about DSRT Surf
+How many surfers can be in the pool at DSRT Surf?
Up to 70 surfers can share the Cove in a single session, with capacity scaled across the day to hit up to 1,200 sessions.
+Is DSRT Surf on the same site as the hotel?
Yes. The Cove is the anchor of a resort with a 139-room hotel and 57 villas, so you can walk from your room to the reef bay.
Working at DSRT Surf
No openings listed at DSRT 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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