May 15, 2012

Wave (Machine) of the Future

AWM was featured in Easy Reader mag’s May 2012 issue of The Drop Zone. If you’ve ever wondered how it all began, how Body Glove is involved, or what pro surfers think of SurfStream, read on… Open publication – Free [...]

April 19, 2012

FIRE & ICE: SurfStream in Two Hemispheres

FIRE… Body Glove sends surf pros Anthony Walsh and Cheyne Magnusson to Peru’s ‘Ola Movistar’. Check out the video! & ICE Swedish Surfing Association hosts Hang Loose SurfStream Open indoor championships with blizzard outside. See the short film.

February 20, 2012

Gerry Schlegel captures Hangloose SurfStream Open crown in Sundsvall, Sweden

A host of talented surfers competed at the inaugural Hangloose SurfStream Open held on Feb. 18 at the Himlabadet facility in Sundsvall, Sweden. Gerry Schlegel of Germany, recent champion of the Surf & Style European Standing Wave Championship, took home [...]

February 17, 2012

Summer events in full swing at ‘La Ola Movistar’ SurfStream Peru

As we shiver in the lineup in our hoods and booties, the Southern Hemisphere is enjoying summertime. What better place to be than south of Lima, shredding ‘La Ola Movistar’? We wish we were there…   Surfers showed off on [...]

January 4, 2012

AWM wave machine for surfing dogs makes a splash at 123rd Rose Parade

We never dreamed that one of our wave machines would cruise down Pasadena’s famed Colorado Boulevard or that it would be surfed by dogs, but on the morning of January 2, 2012 the ‘Surf’s Up!’ float sponsored by Natural Balance [...]

January 1, 2012

SurfStream Peru rings in the new year with ‘La Profecia’ party

Over 2,000 guests celebrated the arrival of 2012 at the ‘Ola Movistar’ SurfStream venue at the Boulevard de Asia outdoor mall, south of Lima, Peru. The all-inclusive event featured surf exhibitions, music and dancing.    See more photos

December 14, 2011

Construction is under way in Montreal!

Check out the beginnings of Canada’s first SurfStream® at Oasis Surf in Montreal, slated to open August 2012:

June 10, 2011

AWM featured by Engineering.com

How is SurfStream® engineered? Take a look at this video by Engineering.com where Allison and Vince go in-depth on standing waves, hydraulic jumps, and engineering endless waves. Enjoy!

May 25, 2011

Surf, bodyboard, and KAYAK!

SurfStream is the truly the most versatile wave machine on the planet. Check out this video of playboater Pelle Nyberg riding SurfStream at Himlabadet in Sundsvall, Sweden. How is this possible? SurfStream is all about a deep cushion of water [...]

April 16, 2011

SurfStream Peru hosts Donavon Frankenreiter at ‘Burn the Night’ event

‘La Ola Movistar’ SurfStream at Boulevard de Asia in Lima, Peru ended its inaugural season with an epic concert and surf exhibition featuring famous California pro surfer-turned-musician Donavon Frankenreiter along with Andres Wurst & The Wavestones. Sponsored by Burn Energy [...]

April 12, 2011

Innovation inspired by nature

Biomimicry – nature in a new light – is the discipline of taking inspiration from nature (its systems, processes, and elements) to solve design challenges. AWM is honored to participate in the 2011 Biomimicry Conference being held at the San [...]

April 5, 2011

AWM on ESPN Market Pulse Radio Show – listen in on Weds. April 6 at 1pm!

Tune in Wednesday April 6th and listen to the founder and CEO of American Wave Machines, Bruce McFarland, on the Words From the Wise segment on Market Pulse Radio Show. You can listen in your car on ESPN 1700 am [...]

March 21, 2011

Surf exhibition sponsored by Skullcandy at Ola Movistar, SurfStream Peru

On Feb. 26 surfers showed off their skills on SurfStream Peru’s barreling wave as part of a ‘Best Trick’ contest and surf exhibition sponsored by Skullcandy. The bands “Menores de edad” and “Bomba Estereo” from Colombia played live at the [...]

March 10, 2011

Photo galleries – ‘Ola Movistar’ SurfStream Peru

Check out the latest images from SurfStream Peru compliments of LimaTLlama.pe (click on thumbnails to visit galleries): Gallery 1 -  night riding with blue lights on barrel 3.12.2011 Gallery 2 – barrel riding at Grand Opening event 1.15.2011 Gallery 3 [...]

February 7, 2011

First Swedish Indoor Surf Championship

History was made in Sweden on Feb. 4 when surfers from all over the country gathered at Sundvall’s Himlabadet facility to show off their skills on the SurfStream. The riders pulled out all the stops – cutbacks, floaters, even 360s [...]