🌊 Wave types at URBNSURF Melbourne – every session explained
One of the biggest advantages of URBNSURF Melbourne is the sheer variety of waves it can produce. Powered by Wavegarden’s modular Cove technology, the lagoon can deliver more than twenty unique wave settings across six families. Each family targets a different skill level or style of surfing, so you can progress from gentle peelers to high‑performance barrels without leaving the pool.
🟦 Beginner waves
- 🌊 Bays / Waikiki: These settings create slow, rolling whitewater waves that make learning safe and fun. The take‑offs are mellow, giving you time to get to your feet and practise your stance. Perfect for first‑timers and children.
- 🟩 Cruiser: A step up from the beginner settings, Cruiser waves offer soft open faces and a longer ride. Great for practising bottom turns and trimming along the face.
🟧 Intermediate waves
- 🌊 Malibu: Inspired by the famous California point break, this setting provides long open walls ideal for linking turns. Intermediate surfers can work on carves, cut‑backs and flow.
- 🔄 Turns: These waves have steeper faces and faster sections, encouraging more dynamic maneuvers. Advanced intermediates can practise snaps and combinations without worrying about crowds.
🟥 Advanced waves
- 🌪️ Barrels: For thrill‑seekers, the Barrel setting delivers tubes on demand. Surfers can pull in and get pitted, with wave heights tuned up to around 1.6 m and ride times up to 16 seconds.
- 🛫 Airs: Designed for progressive surfers who love launching, the Airs waves have steep sections and predictable ramps to boost off. Perfect for practising airs and reverses.
🎵 Custom playlists
Wavegarden’s frequency settings mean staff can adjust the wave frequency from premium (fewer surfers, longer rides) to maximum (more waves per hour). Private sessions allow you to create a custom playlist of your favourite settings – imagine a morning of Cruisers and Malibu waves followed by an hour of barrels!