SwellSpot Richmond

SwellSpot Richmond is a surf park located outside of Richmond, Virginia. The 2.2-acre wave pool uses SwellSpot technology to generate waves that appeal to all levels of surfers, measuring 2 to 7 feet high on the face of the wave.

Wave Size and Shape

The SwellSpot Richmond wave pool is organized into 8 areas according to skill level.

The advanced area will offer A-frame waves that measure up to 7′ (2m) on the face of the wave. The waves will run left and right for 75 yards, which equates to 6-10 seconds of surfing. The shape of the wave will vary, thanks to the adjustability of SwellSpot technology, ranging from mellow open faces to high-performance waves with a vertical lip.

The intermediate breaks will offer lefts and rights that measure up to 4′ (1.2m) on the face of the wave. They will run for about 40 yards, which translates to about 6 seconds of surfing. The shape of the wave will accomodate surfers learning to go down the line and dialing in their first turns.

The beginner breaks will be ideal for kids and adults learning the basics. Whitewater rollers measuring 2-3′ will provide early surfers with 30-yard rides which translates to about 5 seconds of surfing.

Frequency and Capacity

SwellSpot Richmond is planning to host 120 surfers per one-hour session. Using the patented SwellSpot modular plunger technology, they plan to produce 300 swells per hour, each of which breaks across all zones. That means each surfer should get around 12 waves per hour. Beginners, who will share waves, will get even more if they are up for it.

Pricing

Day passes will cost $25-45. That will guarantee you a 1-hour session, plus you will be able to jump in and fill unclaimed spots later in the day at no extra cost.

The limited monthly pass provides 8 hours of surfing per month. It will cost $75 per month after a $50 activation fee.

The unlimited monthly pass provides unlimited surfing. It will cost $125 per month after the $50 activation fee.

Beach passes cost $3-5 for those not using the wave pool.

Outside the Wave Pool

Between waves, customers will be able to rest on the beach areas adjacent to the pool and refuel with with food from one of five permanent food trucks serving daily. Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will also be available.

SwellSpot Richmond will also offer recreation activities like cornhole and bocce ball will also be available

On-site retail will provide surfing equipment for sale or rental, as well as other essentials like sun screen and slaps.

The wave pool and the supporting infrastructure will cost roughly $4 million to build.

SwellSpot Richmond hopes to start construction in mid-2020. If everything goes according to their aggressive plan, they hope to be open to the public by the end of 2020.