Editorial: Opening of New Wave Park Boosts Virginia’s Reputation for Surfing

Editorial: Opening of new wave park boosts Virginia’s reputation for surfing

Aside from the “I (heart) jet noise” stickers that remain ubiquitous in the region, one of the most familiar slogans about our region hits us where it hurts: Virginia has no waves. Familiar to longtime residents, it amplifies the perception, which we’ll never admit, that our coast lacks the consistent, reliable conditions sought by surfers. While the ocean often delivers — and consistently enough to draw plenty of wave-seekers to Hampton Roads —…

Virginia Beach opens North America’s first Wavegarden Cove surf lagoon at Atlantic Park

Ready to catch some waves? Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach is set to open on 16 August, introducing North America’s first Wavegarden Cove to the East Coast. The innovative surf lagoon, developed as part of a $350 million project, will provide consistent, high-quality waves to surfers of all skill levels. The Wavegarden Cove at Atlantic Park features a 46-module system that can generate up to 1,000 waves per hour. With over 25 different wave mode…