In the Press
Feature Articles
Featured in: Surfer.com
Frozen Waves Break in World’s First Urban Wave Pool
Story on Rotterdam’s RiF010 urban wave pool and SurfLoch’s ability to generate ocean-quality waves in a city canal.
Featured in: Stab Magazine
After Four Years And $80 Million, California’s First Realistically Affordable Wave Pool Is Set To Open In 2024
Coverage of the Palm Springs Surf Club project powered by SurfLoch technology, including construction details and pricing.
Featured in: Siemens Press Release
SurfLoch leverages Siemens’ Digital Enterprise portfolio to create the perfect wave
Details SurfLoch’s collaboration with Siemens to use digital twin modelling and automation for precise wave control.
Featured in: Surf Park Central
As the Surf Park Industry Evolves, SurfLoch Continues Its Record of Impressive Wave Technology
Interview with SurfLoch founder discussing technology advancements, smaller pool formats, and surf park evolution.
Featured in: WavePoolMag
How the SurfLoch Wave Pool Technology Works
Deep dive into SurfLoch’s pneumatic wave generation technology, ride length, system scalability, and global applications.
Featured in: WavePoolMag
Tom Lochtefeld – The Godfather of modern surf parks
Tom Lochtefeld is the OG wave pool geek and a core surfer. For the past 30 plus years, he’s found ways to have fun and surf outside of the ocean. He fixed a cable to the rear-wheel-drive system of a Dodge truck to make a foil wave (a concept that began in 1987!)
Featured in: New York Times
Bringing Perfect Waves To the Masses
A surfer on a five-foot wave, crouched and grabbing the board’s edge, emerged from behind the curl of the water to onlookers’ cheers.
Who did he have to thank for the perfect swell? Tom Lochtefeld, who stood at the water’s edge — a hundred miles from the ocean.
Featured in: Surf Park Central
SURFLOCH Shares Insights from Palm Springs Surf Club Test Pool
As the wave-park industry continues to evolve and grow, there are increasing opportunities in upgrading existing waterparks to feature state-of-the-art wave-making technology and amenities. A prime example is the Palm Spring Surf Club (PSSC) currently being developed for a 2022 launch. The brainchild of the Pono Group and SURFLOCH, the PSCC is poised to deliver first-ever surfable barrels to the Coachella Valley, California.