🌊 Wave types at The Wave, Bristol – find your perfect setting
Powered by Wavegarden Cove technology, The Wave Bristol can produce an incredible spectrum of waves. Here’s a breakdown of the main settings so you can choose the right session.
🟦 Beginner & learner waves
- 🌊 Waikiki/Bay: Soft whitewater rollers that break gently and predictably. Ideal for first‑timers or those building confidence. The take‑offs are easy and the ride is smooth, just like a mellow beach break.
- 🟩 Cruiser: A forgiving green‑face wave that’s slightly steeper than the Waikiki setting. Great for practising trim and turns.
🟧 Intermediate waves
- 🌊 Malibu/Turns: These waves offer long walls for carving and linking turns. The speed picks up, but the face remains open, giving you room to manoeuvre.
- 🔄 A‑Frame: Rights and lefts that peel off from the central machine, suitable for surfers comfortable with shoulder‑high waves. Perfect for cut‑backs and generating speed.
🟥 Advanced waves
- 🌪️ Barrels: A more powerful setting that dishes up tubing sections. Take‑offs are steep and the hollow wave invites you to tuck under the lip. Make sure you’re confident in the barrel before booking this session.
- 🛫 Airs: For progressive surfers looking to boost, the Airs setting produces ramps at the end of the wave for launching tricks.
🎵 Frequency options
The Wave offers multiple wave frequencies – slower, premium settings with fewer surfers and longer rides, or higher‑frequency sessions when you want more waves per hour. Private hire allows you to create a custom playlist of your favourite waves.