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Welcome to
THE Wave
A slice of the ocean near Bristol. Surf, eat, drink, and relax.
Learn
1.5 hours • Fully coached
Discover surf lessons from Beginner to Advanced Coaching, all delivered by friendly and experienced coaches.
Surf
Catch the perfect wave
Consistent and guaranteed waves for all surf abilities from beginner to expert.
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View the lake schedule
Take a look at our lake schedule to view our session calendar and availability.
Visit Us
The Wave Bristol is a slice of the ocean inland. Where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can experience the joy of waves and their many physical and mental health benefits. It’s about getting back to nature, improving health and well-being, connecting with other people, enjoying wonderful food and drink, immersing yourself in an incredible day out and having a load of fun in the process!
Our Story
At The Wave we believe our business can be a force for good. In order to do this we are careful with our decision-making, challenge our thinking and always consider the balance and trade-offs to be made. We consider the effect of our decisions on our profit, the people around us and the planet we share.
![Nick Hounsfield surfing at The Wave, surfing inland pool in Bristol](https://www.thewave.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/creditImageCabin_NickH_04-scaled.jpg)
Before The Wave even had a name it had a loyal band of supporters. These are the incredible group of Wavemakers who surfed with us, backed us with crowdfunding, shared our story on social media and motivated us every step of the way.
![Aerial view of surfing inland lake of The Wave near Bristol](https://www.thewave.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/creditNickHounsfield_DJI_0058-scaled.jpg)
Before The Wave even had a name it had a loyal band of supporters. These are the incredible group of Wavemakers who surfed with us, backed us with crowdfunding, shared our story on social media and motivated us every step of the way.
![Man surfs in inland surf lake at The Wave in Bristol](https://www.thewave.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/hero-tandcs-1536x1080-1.jpg)
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Did You Know?
Did you know The Wave uses 100% sustainable energy to power our wavepool?
Work With Us
![Girl high fives surf coach during beginner surf lesson at The Wave inland surf lake near Bristol](https://www.thewave.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/creditImageCabin_AX7A0404-min-scaled.jpg)
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