Surfland Brasil

What Surfland Brasil does

Surfland Brasil Garopaba Park LTDA operates an integrated surf resort and entertainment complex in Garopaba, Santa Catarina, Brazil, founded in 2018 under CNPJ 32.044.097/0001-20. The core asset is a Wavegarden Cove 2.0 artificial wave pool producing 450 left and right waves per hour across 13 wave types ranging from beginner Bay sessions (0.3m) to expert Barrel and 'The Beast' waves (up to 1.9m face height), with 150 meters of wave length and 16-second average duration. The wave pool is complemented by a Pedro Barros-designed skatepark, full gym, football and sand courts, tennis courts, Vila Surfland retail and entertainment village with bowling and kids' area, the San Sebastian Surf Bar, multiple gastronomy outlets, and a surf school with lifeguards and in-water guides.

The company sells day-use surf tickets on a pay-as-you-go basis (50-minute sessions, tiered by wave type and skill level), runs a multi-propriety (fractional timeshare) club and resort model marketed through a dedicated microsite as 'Férias e patrimônio para a vida toda', and books private events including corporate packages, commemorative events, premium Surfland Trip Xperience coaching sessions, and night LED surf sessions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but is structured by tier. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the website, supported by WhatsApp sales, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube), email marketing, and flagship sponsorships with Red Bull, Corona, and Rip Curl. Customer segments span beginner and family surfers, intermediate and advanced surfers, expert/professional athletes, corporate event organizers, and fractional property owners. The company has 11-50 employees, no disclosed parent company or external funding, and operates as an active private business with ongoing construction works under supervision of the Santa Catarina Public Ministry.

Name

Surfland Brasil

Legal name

Surfland Brasil Garopaba Park LTDA

Website

https://surflandbrasil.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Surfland Brasil operates a Wavegarden Cove 2.0-powered surf resort in Garopaba, Brazil, selling tiered surf sessions, sports and hospitality amenities, fractional timeshare ownership, and private events to beginners, families, advanced surfers, corporate clients, and property owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf Park & Resort (Artificial Wave Surf Resort)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Water Parks (Wave Pools, Lazy Rivers, Slides) (THAAABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort & Hotel Water Parks (On-Property Guest-Access Parks) (THAAABAC), Water Parks (Outdoor/Indoor, Wave Pools & Slides) (THAJAEAB)

Keywords

• Artificial surf park
• Wave pool resort
• Fractional ownership resort
• Surf school services
• Family leisure resort

Headquarters

HQ city

Garopaba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Surf Session Tickets: Direct ticket sales for surf sessions at varying wave types (Bay, Infinity, Malibu, Turns, Barrel). Sessions are 50 minutes each with different pricing tiers based on wave type and skill level. Equipment and instruction included in beginner sessions.
2. Multi-Propriety Club/Resort Membership: Real estate-based ownership model allowing families to purchase shared property rights in the resort. Provides year-round access to the resort facilities and surf experiences. Marketed as 'Férias e patrimônio para a vida toda' (Vacation and heritage for life).
3. Exclusive Events: Private event bookings including commemorative events, corporate events, Surfland Trip Xperience (surf with preferred athletes), private group sessions, and night LED surfing sessions. Offered exclusively to property owners with special pricing.
4. Park Facilities and Hospitality: Revenue from Vila Surfland retail shops, Surf Bar, gastronomy/restaurants, bowling alley, kids area, and sports facilities (gym, football field, sand court, tennis courts). Skatepark designed by champion Pedro Barros.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Surfland Brasil runs a surf park and resort built on a Wavegarden Cove 2.0 wave pool that delivers up to 450 left and right waves per hour across 13 wave types (0.3m beginner bays to 1.90m expert barrels), complemented by a multipropriedade (fractional-ownership) club, a Pedro Barros-designed skatepark, sports complex, surf school, Vila Surfland retail village, San Sebastian Surf Bar, gastronomy and event services.

Product overview

Surfland Brasil operates a multi-faceted surf resort and entertainment complex in Garopaba, Brazil. The core offering is Surfland Parque, a world-class surf park powered by Wavegarden Cove 2.0 technology featuring 13 distinct wave types ranging from beginner Bay sessions (0.3m) to expert-level barrel waves (1.9m). The facility generates 450 left and right waves per hour with waves every 4 seconds. Complementing the wave pool are sports facilities including a Pedro Barros-designed skatepark, full gym, soccer field, sand volleyball, and tennis courts. The property also features Vila Surfland (retail/entertainment village), San Sebastian Surf Bar, diverse gastronomy options, and a surf school. The company operates a multipropriedade (timeshare) club and resort model. Additional offerings include exclusive event packages for commemorations, corporate events, surf trips with professional coaches, and night LED surf sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Surfland Park: Complete leisure and entertainment infrastructure including sports complex, skatepark, Surfland Vila, Surf Bar, and gastronomy
• Surfland Trip Xperience
• San Sebastian Surf Bar

Products and services

• Surfland Parque Surf park anchored by a Wavegarden Cove 2.0 wave pool, offering 13 wave types up to 1.90m, with surrounding sports complex, skatepark, Vila Surfland, San Sebastian Surf Bar and gastronomy. Targets families and surfers of all skill levels.
• Bay Sessions (Iniciante Bay) Beginner-friendly 50-minute sessions on gentle 0.3m (knee-height) Bay waves with 16-second duration, available for ages 5+, 8+, 10+ and 12+. Equipment and instructors are included.
• Malibu Sessions Wave sessions for progressing surfers (Malibu 1 waist-high 22s, Malibu 2, Malibu 3 at 1.6m for 18s). Malibu 1 Infinita offers up to 900 continuous waves per session.
• Turns Sessions Intermediate/advanced maneuver waves from Turns 1 (1.7m) through Turns 4 (1.9m). Full T3 exclusive sessions were introduced in July 2024, and a New T3 wave variant was introduced in 2025 with adjusted settings for better progression.
• Barrel Sessions Expert tube wave sessions including Barrel 2 (1-2 maneuvers before tube) and Barrel 4 (longer, faster tubes with positioning space), at 1.85m face height and 50-minute duration.
• The Beast

Quantifiable outcome

• 450 consistent waves per hour - unlimited practice opportunities
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Red BullflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor international energy drink and action sports brand partnership. Red Bull is listed as a sponsor/partner on the Surfland Brasil website, indicating co-marketing and brand association in the surf and extreme sports space.
• CoronaflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal beer brand partnership positioning Surfland as a beach lifestyle destination. Corona's association reinforces the tropical, beach resort atmosphere of the venue.
• Rip CurlflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor surfwear and surf equipment brand partnership. Rip Curl's involvement aligns with Surfland's positioning as an authentic surf destination and provides credibility within the surfing community.
• Pedro BarroscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-champion skateboarder designed the Skatepark facility at Surfland. Pedro Barros's involvement provides professional-grade skatepark design and brings credibility from the action sports world to the park's facilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Wave Bristol: UK inland surf lake using Wavegarden Cove technology with sessions, surf school, and visitor center. Comparable operator-side peer for session-based ticketing and progression-pathway wave types.
• Praia da Grama: Brazilian private resort with artificial wave pool and multi-propriety/club offering located in Itupeva, São Paulo state. Direct competitor to Surfland Brasil in the premium Brazilian surf-resort-with-pool category and similar timeshare ownership model.
• Waco Surf: Texas wave pool and resort complex with surf sessions, lessons, lodging, and family amenities. Comparable on integrated surf park + resort + multi-attraction model, though uses different wave-generation technology.
• BSR Surf Resort: Texas-based surf resort with a Surf Ranch-style wave pool, surf school, lodging, and family entertainment. Comparable as a surf-first destination combining wave pool, lessons, and resort infrastructure.
• URBNSURF Melbourne: Australian urban surf park using Wavegarden Cove technology with sessions, surf school, and food/beverage. Closest international analog to Surfland's session-based ticket model with Wavegarden hardware.

Emerging players

• Wavegarden: Spanish-based inventor and licensor of the Wavegarden Cove technology used by Surfland Brasil; also operates its own demo facility. Highly comparable because it both supplies Surfland's core tech and competes at the operator level in other geographies.
• Kelly Slater Wave Company: Operator and licensor of the Surf Ranch technology used at Lemoore and in upcoming developments. Comparable as a competing wave-generation technology provider in the same category as Wavegarden.

Broad incumbents

• Sunway Lagoon: Large Malaysian theme park with water park attractions and broader entertainment. Comparable as a multi-attraction destination, though not surf-specific; useful for benchmarking resort/waterpark operating economics.
• Wet'n'Wild Water World: Established large-scale water park chain with multi-attraction positioning and food/beverage/retail layered monetization. Comparable for water-park unit economics and family-entertainment-center bundling.

Others

• Rip Curl Pro / WSL event operators: World Surf League runs professional tour events; Rip Curl (a Surfland partner) is a global surf apparel brand. Comparable as ecosystem partners and demand drivers for premium surf tourism, not direct commercial competitors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SurflandBrasil
• Facebookfacebook.com/surflandbrasil
• Instagraminstagram.com/surflandbrasil
• Xx.com/surfland_brasil

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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