FELLSMERE — A new surf park with a large wave pool is taking shape in the small Florida town of Fellsmere, promising consistent waves for surfers in a state known for flat ocean conditions.
Construction is underway at The Point Surf Park, Florida’s first surf park, on a 10.5-acre site that was once home to the vacant Mesa Park. Developers say the $30 million project will open in 2026 and bring year-round surfing to the area near Sebastian Inlet.
The park will feature a roughly 700-foot artificial wave pool powered via Endless Surf technology. The system uses air pressure to create waves that operators can control in terms of size, shape, speed, and timing. It will have separate zones so beginners and experienced surfers can ride together.
“Our vision has always been to create a haven for surfers, by surfers”, stated Luiz de Araujo, Developer & Founder of The Point Surfpark.
“We’re so stoked to offer a space where Florida’s surfing community can come together and experience waves like never before,” he added.
The project aims to boost the local economy in Fellsmere, which is a town of about 5,000 people in Indian River County. Plans include free surfing lessons, water safety classes, and other community programs when it opens next summer.
Endless Surf, the company behind the wave system, released a video showing the early construction work. Crews have poured concrete and installed rebar as they build the lagoon that will hold the waves. The heart-shaped pool design will allow surfers of different skill levels to surf together in the same session.
Wave pools have become increasingly popular worldwide as technology has improved. Florida, home to stars like Kelly Slater and Caroline Marks, has long needed reliable waves. The Point Surf Park is the first Endless Surf lagoon in the United States.
Developers hope the park will become a destination for both local surfers tired of waiting on ocean swells and families looking for a new activity. Sessions will be available for all ages and skill levels.
More details on pricing and exact opening dates are expected later this year. For now, crews continue work to turn the former park site into a place where perfect waves roll on demand.