New Skate Parks Coming to Waco, Texas' Wave Pool

You've probably seen the two trips out to Waco, Texas we've taken over the last two years: Greyson Fletcher, Andy Anderson, Clay Kreiner and more have repeatedly given their input to the skateable build designs and done some insane stunts on them. Now, Swatch Nines is investing in skateboarding long-term in Waco with permanent skateparks going in starting this year. Read on:

Swatch Nines Surf & Skate will return to Waco Surf October 8-10, 2026, kicking off a new three-year partnership that will bring the most fun sessions of the year back to the Lone Star State through 2028. A Texas-based inaugural event in 2024 and a second edition featuring viral world’s firsts in 2025, set the tone. Now the rider-driven event is committing to Waco as its long-term home for surf innovation, creativity, and countless moments that will have the surf world buzzing for years. 

"Skateboarding continues to play a huge part at the Nines, as reflected in the new event title. Skaters Greyson Fletcher, Andy Anderson, and Clay Kreiner, and BMXers including Kevin Peraza have collected dozens of mind-blowing clips at the Nines. They have been dreaming up new, big ideas since last June for where to go next with the builds, and now the crew is working on how to bring those to life.

The Nines and Zenga Bros. will again turn those dreams into reality ahead of the next Swatch Nines Surf & Skate. But this time, they’ll leave some of the features for Waco Surf visitors to enjoy year-round.