Tide Makers Signs Agreement with Wavegarden to Bring First Surf Lagoon to Thailand

Tide Makers Co-Founder, Jean-Marc, with Seán Young, who is Wavegarden Head of Development at Wavegarden Demo facility in the Basque Country.

On 17 November 2022, Tide Makers (Thailand) officially signed a service agreement with Wavegarden, securing the rights to develop the first full-scale Wavegarden surf park in Thailand and Mainland Southeast Asia.

This partnership marks a major milestone in the journey to bring world-class surfing to Bangkok—home to a vibrant mix of residents, tourists, and sports enthusiasts. Powered by Wavegarden’s innovative wave-generating technology, the future surf park will deliver consistent, high-quality waves for everyone from beginners to professional athletes.

Fernando Odriozola, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at Wavegarden, shared:

“We are very excited to be working with Tuk and Jean-Marc in Thailand to deliver our first facility in Mainland Southeast Asia. Bangkok has an extremely large and attractive resident and tourist market, and we are convinced that it is one of the best possible locations for a Wavegarden surf park in the region. We look forward to delivering a world-class facility and the best possible surfing experience for everyone – from beginners through to pros.”

The co-founders of Tide Makers added:

“We are thrilled to be working with Wavegarden, the global leader in wave-generating technology. We share a passion for expanding access to the sport of surfing and supporting the development of Thai surf athletes. Sustainability is a core part of our vision, and the design of Tide Makers’ surf park will be optimized to reduce energy and water use—reflecting the values we share with Wavegarden.”

With this agreement in place, the wave is officially forming. Stay tuned as Tide Makers and Wavegarden work together to bring Southeast Asia’s most exciting new surf destination to life.