Revel Surf
The cheapest hour in American surf, on its UNIT river wave, next to a major hub.
What a session costs
Published prices at Revel Surf, as printed on 2026-09-07. Operators change prices and seasons without notice, so treat these as the shape of the cost rather than a quote, and check the operator before you book.
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| UNIT Surf Pool | $75 / hour |
Prices collected 2026-09-07 from revelsurf.com. Session prices do not include flights, boards, wetsuit hire unless noted, or accommodation.
The waves at Revel Surf
Revel Surf opened in 2024. It is an outdoor pool on UNIT Surf Pool.
- Learn to Surf beginnerSoft rolling whitewater in the bay, after 20 minutes of coaching.
- San O beginnerA thigh-high crumbling wave for practice on unbroken waves, 10 to 12 an hour.
- Malibu M1 intermediateA waist-high peeling split peak that suits longboards.
- Malibu M2 intermediateA waist-high peeling wave for longboard noseriding.
- Trestles T1 advancedA shoulder-high, faster wave for performance surfing.
- Trestles T2 advancedA wide open face for advanced turns.
- V Land expertA barrel in fairly shallow water, with 3 to 4 seconds in the tube.
- Combo Swell expert40 minutes of T1 turns, then 20 minutes of V Land barrels.
When to go
Open all year, 7 days a week: 10am to 9pm, and 10am to 8pm on Mondays.
Vissla wetsuits rent on site, mostly for the winter months.
Boards, wetsuits and lessons
Wetsuit hire costs extra.
Learn to Surf includes a board and wetsuit, and Lost performance boards rent on site.
Learn to Surf is for ages 7 and up and includes a board, a wetsuit and 20 minutes of coaching.
Book ahead online. San O is for ages 10 and up.
Getting there and where to stay
PHX is roughly 30 minutes away and is one of the better served airports in the American southwest.
Taking your own board? Check which airlines charge for one and whether your board bag fits.
Good to know
- Revel also runs a UNIT standing river wave.
- Public sessions hold 16 surfers, eight on each side of the peak.
- You need a surf leash, and you bring a towel or buy one.
Questions
- How much does a session at Revel Surf cost?
- From $75 an hour, for UNIT Surf Pool. That is the operator's price on 2026-09-07.
- What is the nearest airport to Revel Surf?
- Fly into PHX. PHX is roughly 30 minutes away and is one of the better served airports in the American southwest.
- When is Revel Surf open?
- Open all year, 7 days a week: 10am to 9pm, and 10am to 8pm on Mondays.
- Do I need a wetsuit at Revel Surf?
- Vissla wetsuits rent on site, mostly for the winter months.
- Can beginners surf Revel Surf?
- Yes. 2 of its sessions are for beginners: Learn to Surf; San O.
Venue details checked 2026-10-07. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4. New to pools? Wave pool 101 covers how a session works.
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