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Top 10 Interesting Facts about Indoor Surfing Wave House Sentosa

Surfing is a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face of a moving wave of water, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found on ocean shores, but can also be found in standing waves in the open ocean, in lakes, and rivers in the form of tidal bore or wave pools.

Surfing involves a heck of a lot of effort and can feel like an intense full-body workout which improves your fitness, strengthens muscles and burn calories and is beneficial for your cardiovascular fitness.

One of the best indoor surfing locations in Singapore is the Indoor Surfing Wave House Sentosa is located on Siloso Beach, near Sentosa Beach station in Sentosa, Singapore. Wave House Sentosa was Asia’s only wave installation for a long time and is the perfect place for surfers to hone their skills.

Wave house offers water activities unlike anywhere else in Singapore – perfect for days when the heat is just too much to bear. Here are the top 10 interesting facts about Indoor Surfing Wave House Sentosa.

1.  Wave House Sentosa covers an area of 70,000 sq. ft

The wave house Sentosa is a 70,000 sq. ft. beachfront complex with a pool, wave rides, 2 bars, live music and a surf shop. You get to experience the Californian beach lifestyle, at the wave house with the beats of live music adding to the thrill and a well-stocked bar serving Malibus and pińa collades to beat the tropical heat.

It offers exhilarating relaxation and entertainment without requiring ocean swells. The specifically designed wave pools enable people to experience high-adrenaline flow boarding on the world-famous double Flow rider and Flow Barrel wave rides.

2. It is Asia’s first and largest artificial wave-generating zone

The wave house on Singapore’s Sentosa Island is Asia’s first artificial wave-generating environment that uses water pumps and curved pool walls to create what nature provides in abundance elsewhere. The special wave machine pumps water from a trampoline service.

The pumps churn up to 600 cubic meters of water in a minute, recreating gentle breaks (for beginners) and more challenging tubes (for enthusiasts). The 10- feet high rising waves combine and blends different elements of skateboarding, surfing, wakeboarding and snowboarding elements of skateboarding, surfing, wakeboarding and snowboarding.

3. It is dubbed as Singapore’s ultimate beaches destination

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While the double flow rider carters to beginner surfers just leaving the basics of balance and movement, the flow barrel creates a more challenging barrel wave, its currents moving at a rapid 48km/hr. The surfboards may lack the fins that usually adorn sea-going surfboards, but as far as adrenaline and instincts are concerned you will not miss the excitement that accompanies the surfing experience.

The wave house experience also improves on nature, with no sharks, sharp rocks and undercurrents to ruin the surfing experience elsewhere. In addition to the wave riding experience, the wave house also doubles as a party venue, helped along by a restaurant that serves some of the best grabs in Sentosa.

4. It encourages newbies to try out double flow rider first

New surfers are encouraged to try out the double flow rider for at least an hour before getting on the flow barrel. The double flow rider is gentler of the two waves at Wave House Sentosa which creates safe, non-curling, endless waves flowing at 32km/hr. over a vinyl surface, very much like a trampoline.

The Flow barrel on the other hand creates a series of the perfect endless barreling waves, if you’re seeking the adrenaline rush of a lifetime, the flow barrel is advised with 1,000,000 gallons of water being pumped per minute, flowing at 48km/hr.

5. It has a billabong shop connected with the check-in area

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There is a Billabong store in the compound with a great variety of cool sports and swimmer brands and gear. The Billabong surf shop at wave house Sentosa is built across 2000sq.ft and features what to wear at the beach, sand and sun.

In case a person misses an important swimwear or rash guard, there is no need to worry. As soon as you step in there, the first shop for your essential requirements before heading towards the main play area of the wave house Sentosa. The Billabong surf shop is internally connected to the check-in area.

6. Wave House Sentosa has regulatory rules for surfers

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The riders are required to fill out a release form and show an official ID before enrolling for the rides. Riders under 18 years cannot participate without a parent or legal guardian sign their indemnity agreement.

These adults are required to show valid photo proof as well participating under the influence of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited.

7. The Wave House Sentosa can accommodate up to 7,000 pax

The wave house Sentosa can accommodate up to 7000 pax at a time. A minimum of 3 riders’ head counts are required for the Flow Barrel session to commence.

8. Wave house prohibits individuals with underlying medical conditions from surfing

The wave house requests that individuals should not participate if they had any recent surgery, backbone or neck ailments, heart conditions, high blood pressure or aneurysms.

With the vigorous activities that are involved with surfing, pregnant women are also not allowed.

9. Wave House has set height measurements for each ride category

The wave house has set that the minimum height for the Flow Rider is 4’2 and the minimum height for the flow barrel is 5’2. The Flow rider has lesser challenging waves and waters as compared to the Flow Barrel.

10. Wave House operates on a first come first served basis

All the rides available at the wave house Sentosa are subject to availability on a first come and first serve basis.

If you’re hoping for a day of good food, protect waves and chill drinks, the Wave House Sentosa, spread across an idyllic 70,000 square feet of tropical beachfront at Siloso beach is the place to Go.