Surf’s up, folks! In big news for groms and grommets across the country, Perth has just been given the green light to start building what’s slated to be the biggest surf park in the Southern Hemisphere. Set to make a splash in late 2027, the $120 million proposal will feature a super high-tech 2.2-hectare surfing lagoon (with more than 25 types of waves), rooftop glamping accommodation, a bougie health and wellness centre, a beach club and more – all just 20 minutes from Perth CBD.
Popping up in Cockburn Central (adjacent to the train station), Perth Surf Park will be the city’s first major tourism attraction to open in 25 years. It’s expected to welcome up to 1 million guests per year, meaning it’s a win-win for surfing fans and the local economy alike.
Australia is currently the only country in the world with two man-made surf parks, including Urbnsurf Melbourne and Urbnsurf Sydney. But when it came to Perth, Urbnsurf’s proposal was outpaced by a $120 million bid from Aventuur – a global surf park development team backed by Aussie surf stars Molly Picklum, Ace Buchan and Glenn ‘Micro’ Hall.
Construction on the sprawling Wavegarden-powered pool is due to kick off later this year, featuring a massive 2.2-hectare surfing lagoon – roughly the size of Optus Stadium. It’ll pump out 25 different kinds of waves, ranging from knee-high, kid-friendly white water to powerful pro barrels. How bloody good!
More than a surf park, this $120 million playground comes stacked with extras: a surf academy, a Rip Curl retail store, a fitness studio and a slick RCVRI wellness centre with plunge pools and saunas. It’s a full-day destination too, with a beach club, casual bars and restaurants, event spaces, a skate park, a pump track and a kids’ playground. And you can even sleep on the roof in glamping accommodation before diving straight into the waves at sunrise.
Perth Surf Park is set to make a splash in late 2027, with future plans to host regular events, including surfing competitions, cultural and music festivals, and charity fundraisers. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset, the waves will keep rolling no matter the season. You can find out more about the project here.