Palm Springs
THE PALM SPRINGS SURF CLUB (formerly WET ‘N’ WILD PALM SPRINGS)
1500 S Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92264
The Palm Springs Surf Club is a rebirth for the old Wet n’ Wild park in Palm Springs. The renovations, lead by the new owners Pono Partners LLC, are a state-of-the-art wave pool capable of producing waves for everyone from beginners to professional surfers.
Located in the heart of Palm Springs, The Palm Springs Surf Club offers a great way to beat the heat of our warm, Southern California summers. The theme of the water park is inspired by the California surf culture of the 1950’s, with old Woodie cars, surf music, the roar of the water and the smell of tanning lotion. Wet ‘n’ Wild Palm Springs is all about thrills, chills, and making a big splash!
The wave pool at Palm Springs Surf Club is an operational prototype using Surf Loch technology to pump out a variety of wave shapes and sizes. Pono partners is using it to raise additional funding for expansion of the pool and additional renovation of the facility.
That team is lead by Cheyne Magnussen (formerly the wave architect at BSR Surf Resort in Waco) and Kalani Robb, both of whom are part of Pono Partner LLC who bought the park in January 2019. They’re keeping the wave specifics under wraps, but from what we’ve heard, their goal is to create waves that provide barrel, turn and air opportunities.
AMENITIES
While the wave pool will be the center of the Palm Springs Surf Club, the team plans to delivery more than just a wave pool. They are putting $50 million into the 21 acre property and plan to keep the lazy river and other amenities for kids. Their plans also include a restaurant and spa, and bar.
HISTORY
The Palm Springs Wet n’ Wild has been making waves in the desert since 1986. Even though the original pool was intended for recreation, not surfing, with the right pump configuration, it produced small surfable rights that were occasionally used for competitions. These same waves were used when Rick Kane won the contest in the 1987 film “North Shore”.
In January 2019, Kalani Robb and his Pono Partners bought it for an undisclosed sum and kept it closed for reconstruction. Pono brought in the master wave architect, Cheyne, to make sure that the Palm Springs Surf Club produces good waves and stays true to surfing.
What should You remember to bring?
For your protection and comfort, The Palm Springs Surf Club recommends that you bring sunscreen, sunglasses, beach towels and sandals. If you forget any one of these items, you can purchase them in our Wipeout Surf Shop inside the park.
Attire and Personal Beach Equipment
Proper swimwear is required. Guests who enter wearing long pants, denim, swimwear with rivets, buckles, metal, or plastic ornamentation will not be permitted in the pools or activity areas. Flotation devices, lounges, barbecues, glass containers and related items are not allowed inside The Palm Springs Surf Club. Men’s and Women’s changing rooms are provided, and lockers are available for a small fee. Tubes are provided at all attractions where required. Life vests are provided at no charge.
Safety
All aquatics staff are certified in CPR, first aid, and lifeguarding. A First Aid station is located inside the water park. As safety is everyone’s responsibility, inappropriate or unsafe behavior will not be tolerated and is subject to immediate removal from The Palm Springs Surf Club.
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