Pneumatic · Est. 1994
SurfKing
The pneumatic heritage system behind one of the biggest artificial waves ever built.
Waves per hour60
Max wave face10.8 ft / 3.3 m
HQGlasgow
Founded1994
How it works
SurfKing is the pneumatic wave system installed at Al Ain Adventure in the UAE. Compressed air chambers along the pool's deep end displace water in sequence, generating powerful travelling waves. The Al Ain installation is famous for its 3.3m top setting, among the tallest artificial waves ever produced.
What it does well
- ~Proven at 3.3m wave height
- ~Simple, robust pneumatic machinery
- ~Long ride lengths in a compact pool
Where you can ride it
Frequently asked
+Where can I surf a SurfKing wave?
Al Ain Adventure in the UAE, formerly Wadi Adventure, is the flagship SurfKing installation, operating since 2012 about 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
+How big is the SurfKing wave at Al Ain?
The top setting produces a 3.3m (about 11 foot) wave face, which has drawn world champion surfers to the desert since 2012.