The Lagoon The Bays offer safe, gentle, rolling green and whitewater, perfect for swimming. Patrolled by our trained lifeguards, you can enjoy crystal-blue water while surfers ride endless perfect waves out the back.
Do you have to wear a wetsuit at Urbnsurf?
Swimwear or wetsuits are a must! In Summer, our water temperatures are expected to hit the low-to-mid twenties on hot days, perfect for boardshorts and a t-shirt, rashie or vest, springsuit, bikini or one-piece.
Can you body surf at Urbnsurf?
ABOUT PLAY IN THE BAYS
The Bays offer safe, gentle, rolling green and whitewater waves, perfect for beginners. Only softboards and bodyboards are permitted in The Bays, with softboard or bodyboard hire included in your session.
Is Urbnsurf chlorine?
There, in all its 20,000 square metres of glory and 22 mega litres of water (that’s the same as 16 Olympic swimming pools) sits the Urbnsurf lagoon. The water is chlorinated to 1mg of chlorine per litre, which is the minimum the Health Department requires, though discussions are ongoing to reduce that to about 0.5mg.
How long is a session at Urbnsurf?
1 hour
Score around 10-12 waves per 1 hour session, with surfer numbers capped on each side of The Point.
Is the water heated at Urbnsurf?
There’s no better spot to watch the surfing action than from our lagoonside hot tubs. Gas-heated to keep you toasty, jump in post-session and get amped to go again.
How deep is the water at Urbnsurf?
1.2 metres deep
The water depth in The Bays is up to 1.2 metres deep, there are currents moving throughout the lagoon. We recommend anyone under the age of 10 to have a Surf Buddy in the water.
Can I use a gopro at Urbnsurf?
You’re welcome to bring your mobile phone and action sports camera, but SLRs/DSLRs, video cameras, and other forms of personal or commercial audio visual equipment are not permitted.
How does the Urbnsurf wave pool work?
In the middle of the lagoon is a pier with an electromechanical device that uses huge pistons to push water out to both sides. That water is lifted across finely calibrated contours on the lagoon floor to create surfable waves – as many as 1000 per hour – to suit all surfing abilities.
Can you Bodysurf without fins?
In conclusion, yes, it is possible to bodyboard without a pair of flippers. Depending on the conditions, you may even use it to your advantage – for example, try training your drop-knee and stand-up bodyboarding skills.
How much is Urbnsurf?
Product Overview. What products are available? We offer six categories of products for sale: Spectator passes (priced at $5) Surf sessions (Expert, Advanced, Advanced Turns, Intermediate and Beginner) priced between $20 and $129) Surf lesson…
What wind is good for Urbnsurf?
S/SW winds
SURFING EXPERT SESSIONS
Our expert surf sessions are all about getting barrelled – when the wind’s blowing onshore, we’ll run two variants of The Beast optimised for S/SW winds.
How much does it cost to build Urbnsurf?
The surf lagoon will be similar in size to the SCG, with capabilities to pump two-metre-high waves every eight seconds. Construction on Sydney’s $50 million inland surf park, Urbnsurf, officially started yesterday within Sydney Olympic Park.
Do you shower after surfing?
Elevated levels of ABRs on the skin lasted for six hours post-swim, according to the study To reduce the risk of skin infections, it’s best to shower shortly after you’ve been in the ocean. Much like with showering post-workout, a shower after the ocean washes away bacterium.
Do you need ACL for surfing?
The ACL is one of the knee’s four primary ligaments, and for surfers it’s critical, providing the stability to cut and balance on roiling walls of water.
How many waves do you catch in a surf session?
Even when we’re fully booked, each surfer should score around 10-12 waves per session (that is, opportunities to catch waves – once it comes, it’s up to you how you ride it!). When we’re less busy, you’ll score more perfect waves.
How cold is the water at URBNSURF Melbourne?
URBNSURF – Melbourne, Australia
Cooler than subtropical Yeppoon, URBNSURF enjoy summertime water temperatures of 20-24°C (72°F-80°F) with winters dipping to 10-12°C (52°F-56°F).
Are wave pools salt water?
Generally, wave pools are designed to use fresh water at inland locations, but some of the largest ones, near other seashore developments, use salt water.
What should I bring to surf retreat?
Surf Camp Packing List Checklist
- Beach Bag.
- Sunscreen.
- Lots of Water.
- Swimwear.
- Lunch & Snacks.
- Sun Hat.
- Change of Clothes.
- Empty Plastic/Reusable Bags.
How fast is the water in FlowRider?
One of Rapids’ newest attractions, FlowRider’s continuous, simulated wave system moves 30,000 gallons of water per minute at 35 miles per hour. The constant, single location waves give riders a chance to show off their boarding moves.
How much does it cost to rent out Kelly Slater’s wave pool?
Kelly Slater’s Lemoore wave tank rents out for $50,000 a day and is booked solid.