Public Sessions – Individual Tickets!
At American Dream, we are always looking for ways to enhance our parks, attractions, and overall guest experience. As part of this effort, DreamWorks Water Park and Skudin Surf American Dream will be undergoing work to maintain and refresh the park, which will elevate the guest experience, beginning September 3, 2024. Skudin Surf American Dream is anticipated to reopen in November, just in time for the holiday season.
BOOKINGS ARE NOW LIVE starting November 16th, 2024.
Read through our sessions below for more information.
Beginner Public Session
Duration:
2 Hours
Price:
Weekday: $99
Weekend: $125
Skill Level:
Ideal for first-timers and beginners!
Capacity:
10 surfers
Wave Type:
- Rubber Duckies
- 1 ft (knee-high) slow-speed whitewater wave
- Great for learning to pop-up and ride your first wave
- Expect 25+ waves every 30 seconds
Prerequisites:
- Must be able to stand in 3 ft 6 in of water OR be a proficient swimmer
More Information:
- Learn the basics of surfing with group instruction from our team.
- Start with a land lesson to master popping up and navigating your surfboard.
- Foam surfboards are provided—just bring a swimsuit and towel!
- Perfect for learning while friends or family surf larger waves at the same time.
Intermediate Public Session
Duration:
2 Hours
Price:
$250.00
Weekday Mornings (Mon-Fri): $195.00
Skill Level:
For Beginner – Intermediate surfers and longboarders
Session Capacity:
10 surfers
Wave Types:
- “The Dream” – Soft split peak warm-up wave with a chance for long rides. Lefts and rights at the same time!
- “Sinatra” – Peeling wave with an easy takeoff that grows in size down the line, offering a nice corner section.
- “Intermediate A-Frame” – A step up from The Dream, this split peak wave offers a faster and steeper wave face. Choose to go left or right on the same wave.
- Shortboards can be ridden but are not recommended for the average surfer in this session!
- Waves range from knee to waist high and are produced every 30 seconds.
- Each surfer can expect 30+ waves.
Prerequisites:
- Ability to pop-up on the surfboard. (In-water instructors will assist surfers into waves at the peak if they cannot paddle-in)
- Basic understanding of safety, skills, and surf etiquette.
- Knowledge of how to navigate a surfboard over and through whitewater waves.
- Correct wipeout technique (safest ways to fall or dismount during your waves).
More Information:
- Includes in-water surf instruction and wave-catching assistance from staff if needed.
- We recommend foam boards, mid-lengths, or longboards for this session.
- Free use of any surfboards/bodyboards from our complimentary quiver is included.
Advanced Public Session
Duration:
2 Hours
Price:
$250.00
Weekday Mornings (Mon-Fri): $195.00
Skill Level:
Advanced surfers
Capacity:
14 surfers
Wave Types:
- Classic – A-frame with turn sections and an end section (40 minutes)
- Gravy Train – Peeling wave with multiple sections across the pool (20 minutes right and 20 minutes left – minimum 2 waves on each side)
- Gotham – A-frame with a steeper, hollower wave face (40 minutes)
- Waves are produced every 30 seconds (expect 35+ waves each)
- These wave types offer steep faces and playful sections, perfect for a variety of turns, lines, and maneuvers.
- Waves range from 2-3 feet.
Prerequisites:
- Ability to paddle independently and navigate a surfboard through whitewater waves.
- Must be able to duck dive or turtle dive.
- Must pop-up straight to your feet, not to your knees first.
- Know the proper wipeout technique (safest ways to fall or dismount).
- Basic understanding of safety, surf etiquette, and knowledge of your equipment.
More Information:
- We recommend shortboards, fishes, mid-lengths, or performance longboards for this session. If riding a shortboard, consider using 3-6 liters more volume than your usual board for the ocean.
- Complimentary surfboard quiver available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
“A-Frames Only” Public Session
Duration:
2 Hours
Price:
$250.00
Weekday Mornings (Mon-Fri): $195.00
Skill Level:
For Intermediate and Advanced surfers who want to get their wave count through the roof!
Capacity:
14 surfers
Wave Types:
- Classic – A-frame with turn sections and an end section (30 minutes)
- Gotham – A-frame with a steeper, hollower wave face (30 minutes)
- These wave types offer steeper faces and playful sections, perfect for a wide variety of turns, lines, and maneuvers.
More Information:
- Split the peak! Our A-frames Only session is designed for intermediate-advanced level surfers.
- Extremely fun and user-friendly for intermediate, advanced, and expert surfers.
- Waves are about waist-stomach high, produced every 25 seconds on average.
- Maximum of 14 participants, with each surfer expecting 50+ waves.
- Includes an in-water surf instructor to assist intermediate surfers into waves.
- We recommend shortboards, fishes, mid-lengths, or performance longboards for this session.
- Free use of any surfboards/bodyboards from our complimentary quiver is included.
Expert Public Session
Duration:
2 Hours
Price:
$250.00
Skill Level:
Expert
Capacity:
12 surfers
Wave Types:
- Classic/Gotham – A-frame waves with steep, powerful, and critical sections (20 minutes)
- Playgrounds – Playful yet challenging waves, perfect for advanced maneuvers (40 minutes)
- Zeke Peak – Left and right sections offering opportunities for aerials and tube rides (40 minutes)
- Additional 20 minutes on Playgrounds or Classic to finish the session
- Waves are produced every 30 seconds (expect 40+ waves each)
- Waves range from waist to chest high.
More Information:
- Our most fast-paced session, intended for expert surfers & bodyboarders ONLY.
- Waves are steep, powerful, and offer critical sections.
- We recommend shortboards for this session, ideally with 2-5 liters more volume than your usual ocean board. Longboards are not recommended due to the wave conditions.
- Free use of any surfboards/bodyboards from our complimentary quiver is included.
- Very limited availability on our calendar—book today!
1 Hour Try the Pool Special
Price:
$99.00 – Intermediate/Advanced
$69.00 – Inside whitewater beginner
Duration:
1 Hour
When:
Pop-up sessions! Activated on Fridays for the following week. If no sessions are on the calendar, we won’t be running any for the week. Check back next Friday.
Skill Level:
For Beginner inside whitewater and Intermediate/Advanced surfers.
Prerequisites for Intermediate/Advanced Level Spots:
- Paddle independently
- Navigate surfboard efficiently into waves and throughout the lineup
- Pop-up straight to your feet, not to your knees first
- Have knowledge of your equipment
- Know the proper wipeout action
Wave Types:
- Classic (30 minutes)
- Gotham (30 minutes)
- These wave types offer steeper faces and playful sections, perfect for a variety of turns, lines, and maneuvers.
- Waves are about waist to stomach high, produced every 20 seconds.
More Information:
- Maximum of 16 participants for Intermediate/Advanced
- Maximum of 10 participants for Beginner
- Split the peak! A-frame waves designed for Intermediate – Advanced surfers in our larger waves. Beginners can enjoy a fundamental surf lesson in the whitewater.
- Includes an in-water surf instructor to assist Beginner and Intermediate surfers.
- We recommend shortboards, fishes, mid-lengths, or performance longboards for this session.
- Free use of any surfboards/bodyboards from our complimentary quiver is included.