FlowBarrel

FlowBarrel, the mother of all artificial wave machines, is the closest man has come to recreating the power, challenge and beauty of Banzai Pipeline, Hawaii's surf reef break. The FlowBarrel, affectionately known as Bruticus Maximus at Wave House San Diego, has challenged everyone from tourists to Olympic gold medalists to flowboard its perfect, tubing wave. This 10 foot wave machine pumps 100,000 gallons of water per minute over a uniquely shaped ride surface creating an endless barreling wave.

FlowBarrel Wave Machine at Wave House San Diego
 

FlowRider

FlowRider is one of the most unique wave riding attractions in the world. It features a patented sheet wave technology which creates an endless wave for riders to both flowboard standing up and bodyboard, creating a ride unlike anything you have ever tried. With a flexible ride surface your wipeouts will only bruise your ego. The FlowRider at Wave House San Diego is awesome for all ages and is the antidote to thrill fatigue.

FlowRider Wave Machine at Wave House San Diego
 

FlowRider & FlowBarrel Waves in Action

View all the latest tricks and riders at our YouTube Page

Wave Pricing

Hourly Pricing
FlowBarrel: Public Session $40/hour
FlowBarrel: Private Session up to 30 guests $500/hour
FlowRider: Public Session $20/hour*
FlowRider: Private Session up to 20 guests $300/hour
WaveCombo: 1 hr FlowRider + 1 hr FlowBarrel $55
All Day Spa Pass $5
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*$10 registration fee for all first time riders.
FlowRider and FlowBarrel have a 15 person maximum on public session (excludes special promotions).
All hours and pricing are seasonal and subject to change

 

How to Ride

Flowriding, riding a flowboard standup or a bodyboard on a FlowRider or FlowBarrel, is a hybrid boardsport that is a complex equation of riding styles and equipment: Surfing (minus the fin) + Snowboarding (minus the mountain) + Wakeboarding (minus the boat) + Skateboarding (minus the road rash) + Skimboarding (minus the sand).

  1. Read the Rules of Riding (see section below)
  2. Download our Waiver HERE and bring it in to the Wave Desk to sign up. (Parents or guardian signing for a minor must attach a copy of a valid ID to the signed waiver. The ID must be of the person who signs.)
  3. Head to the FlowRider to start learning how to Flow (all first-timers riders must ride in at least one 1-hour session on the FlowRider before progressing to the Barrel)
  4. Learn about our Flow Lessons to become a Pro!
  5. Move on to the Barrel when you're ready to start shredding and get tips from our Training Videos HERE
 

Rules of Riding

  1. Riders must be 42” (107cm) to bodyboard or 52” (133cm) to standup on Flowrider
  2. Riders must be 52” (133cm) to ride the Flowbarrel
  3. Riders must be able to swim in turbulent water
  4. Do not participate if you:
    • have had a recent surgery or illness
    • suffer from high blood pressure or aneurysms
    • have a heart, neck, back or bone condition
    • are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
    • are pregnant or think you are pregnant
    • suffer from any other major medical condition