Kelly Slater Wave Company drags a large hydrofoil along a straight underwater track, displacing water into a single, near-flawless wave that peels the full length of the basin. It produces the longest, highest-quality rides in the sport — at the cost of far fewer waves per hour than pump-based systems.

Open Kelly Slater Wave System

Lemoore · USA

Surf Ranch

45–50s

Ride time

6+ ft

Wave height

Varies

Waves/hr

Open Kelly Slater Wave System

Abu Dhabi · UAE

Surf Abu Dhabi

45–50s

Ride time

8 ft

Wave height

Varies

Waves/hr