Water Parks

Waco Surf

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1287 reviews)

📍 5347 Old Mexia Rd, Waco, TX 76705

🌐 www.wacosurf.com

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About Waco Surf

Water slides, a lazy river & cabins. Outdoor recreation area with long water slides, a lazy river & wakeboarding, plus cabins. Waco Surf is installing a stand-up wave by March 1st, 2026, giving guests the opportunity to surf both traditional and stand-up wave types at the same facility. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,287 visitors.

Quick Facts

Location: 450 acres in Waco, Texas (90 min from Dallas/Austin)
Wave Pool: Yes - multiple wave options for all skill levels
Lazy River: Yes - described as laziest river in Texas
Main Waterslide: The Wedge - mega slide with 4 levels
Season: Water Park opens May 9th

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Waco Surf is installing a stand-up wave by March 1st, 2026, giving guests the opportunity to surf both traditional and stand-up wave types at the same facility
⭐The wave pool features individual waves for surfers rather than a shared wave experience, allowing multiple surfers to progress without competing for the same wave
⭐Surf sessions at Waco Surf start at $75 for 1 hour, with overnight guests receiving priority booking access before the general public
⭐The water park offers rentals including high-performance shortboards at $35 per session with reduced rates for multiple sessions, plus complimentary soft-tech surfboards (foamies)

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Book surfing lessons well in advance, especially beginner sessions which fill up quickly. Overnight guests get priority booking access before the general public.
💡For winter visits (December-February), bring a 4/3mm or 5/4mm wetsuit with booties, gloves, and a hood or helmet. The facility rents wetsuits and equipment if you don't have your own.
💬Children must be at least 44 inches tall to ride the big water slides. Younger kids can enjoy other attractions, but verify height requirements before your visit.
💬Consider staying overnight in a cabin, hotel room, or RV hookup to enjoy priority access for booking surf sessions and experiencing the wave pool from your accommodations.
💡The staff, particularly surf instructors, provide excellent personalized tips for technique and positioning. Don't hesitate to ask questions about paddling, pop-ups, and wave selection to progress faster.