Miles and miles away from the ocean, deep in the California desert, surfing will soon emerge like a mirage in the sand with the grand opening of DSRT Surf.

The project, which is helmed by Wavegarden Cove technology, has officially announced that it will be opening in summer of 2026, with no specific date mentioned, but all systems go regardless. And they’ve provided a few images at what’s to come.

Check it out.

Per a press release regarding the Palm Desert surf park:

“A groundbreaking new surf park is coming to Palm Desert, California. DSRT Surf, a premier surf resort, is set to launch Phase 1 in summer 2026 with the opening of its Wavegarden surf lagoon and leisure pool, bringing world-class wave technology and a luxury resort experience to Palm Desert.

"DSRT Surf’s 5.5-acre surf lagoon will deliver consistent, high-performance, ocean-like waves powered by cutting-edge technology from Wavegarden. The Wavegarden Cove surf system is capable of producing up to 1,000 waves per hour in a variety of styles, allowing beginners and advanced surfers to ride simultaneously across multiple sections of the lagoon.”

Already, there’s the Palm Springs Surf Club in the area, which has been serving desert surf thrills for years now. And there’s another project coming, too, with Coral Mountain Desert Club. So, the California desert is soon to be the nucleus of synthetic surfing.

Pro surfer and aerial innovator, Josh Kerr, who is a partner in the project, said:

“What excites me most is the opportunity it creates for so many surfers to experience consistent, high-quality waves in a destination setting. It gives people a reason to come out and spend time in a beautiful area like Palm Desert.

“Personally, I’m really looking forward to using it myself and having my daughter Sierra train there as well. I think it’s going to be a tremendous asset for surfers of all levels and a special addition to the region.”

DSRT Surf will come with all the amenities that wave pools offer, these days, including: “A 139-key barefoot luxury hotel, 57 private luxury villas, yoga, restaurants, and pickleball courts.”

Additionally, they’re hiring. “Lifeguards, surf instructors, guest experience, cabana hosts, food and beverage, social media, facilities, and more,” positions are available.

Stay tuned; DSRT Surf is incoming very soon.