Newport Beach Wave Pool Will Be the ‘World’s Biggest’ (Video)

“It’s going to be the biggest one [Wavegarden Cove] in the world,” Cleary said. “I was on a call with the Wavegarden guys. [The standard] is a 62-module. The more modules you have, the longer the wave. And the biggest is 62. They’re like, ‘how many do you want?’ I’m like, ‘66.’ And they go, ‘why do you want 66? Why not 62?’”

Fair question. But Cleary responded:

“Because we’re American, and we want the biggest and best. They started laughing. We wanna say we are the ‘largest Wavegarden in the world.’

In case you missed it, there’s been some controversy surrounding Snug Harbor Surf Park – particularly with regards to the local golf community and the Newport Beach Golf Course. According to plans, the project “would remove all existing improvements on the Project site including the driving range, pro shop, restaurant and bar, and three holes of golf, and redevelop the site with a 5.06-acre surf lagoon that would provide four distinct surf areas for both experienced and beginner surfers.”

And the golfers aren’t too happy about that.

What’s next with the proposed pool? Per the local government: “The Project will return to City Council for a public hearing on October 28, 2025, for full consideration (i.e. approving the Project, certifying the EIR, and overruling the Airport Land Use Commission)”

Stay tuned.