ASB MAGAZINE: Making first waves signals another breakthrough for the team at URBNSURF Melbourne as it prepares to open to the public in Summer 2020. Utilising Wavegarden’s next-generation Cove technology, URBNSURF’s MCG-sized surfing lagoon will deliver high-quality waves every hour, day and night. Opening plans include trading from 6am until 10pm everyday, meaning an after work surf surfing under lights a very real possibility for land locked Melbourne surfers and visitors. In carefully orchestrated clips dropping here, there are cameo’s of Billabong’s Taj Burrow and Rip Curl’s Tyler Wright amongst the lucky few to sample first waves at URBNSURF, Melbourne.
As part of its commissioning process, URBNSURF has commenced testing a range of wave types, including a “Malibu” wave perfect for learners and beginners, “Giros I” and “Giros II”, two turns waves designed for intermediates to practice and hone their skills, and “Tubos”, a steep, barrelling wave to challenge and excite advanced surfers.
Over the coming weeks, URBNSURF will be adding further wave types to its “wave menu”, ahead of welcoming surfers of all abilities to sample the perfect, ocean-like conditions, just minutes from Melbourne Airport’s terminals and a short drive from the CBD.
“We’re stoked that the first, perfect waves have been pumping at URBNSURF Melbourne, and we can’t wait to welcome guests from Melbourne, Victoria and around Australia to surf and learn with us this Summer,” said Andrew Ross, URBNSURF’s Founder. “We’ve already created a range of wave types to suit surfers of all abilities, with more to add to the menu over the coming weeks.”
URBNSURF Melbourne also announced it will host a fully-stocked surf shop and hire store offering boards, wetsuits and swimwear, a Surf Academy for lessons, coaching and high-performance training, and lagoonside amenities including hot tubs, day beds, bookable cabanas and landscaped spaces to relax and enjoy the view.
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