Madrid is set to add a large-scale artificial wave facility with the planned development of Gemswell Surf Madrid wave pool, a surf park scheduled to open in spring 2027. The project, backed by Stoneweg, Teras Capital and Atlético de Madrid, represents an investment of more than €60 million and will be located within the Atlético de Madrid Sports City, approximately 15 minutes from the city center and 10 minutes from Madrid-Barajas Airport.
The facility will include a 23,000 square meter surf lagoon using Wavegarden technology. Surf sessions will be limited to 60 minutes and segmented by skill level. The total capacity is set at 120 surfers per session, with up to 40 in the reef zone and 80 in the bay zone.
Developers estimate approximately 180,000 surf hours annually, with total visitor numbers projected to exceed 500,000 per year. The overall park capacity is expected to reach 3,000 people.
In addition to the surf lagoon, the site will include four infinity pools, a 700 square meter area for board sports activities, and outdoor recreational facilities such as volleyball courts and balance training areas. A multi-use indoor space will host activities including yoga, pilates and functional training.
The development will also include more than 3,000 square meters of food and beverage space across five venues, a private events area, and 500 square meters of retail space focused on surf-related products and services.
The total capacity is set at 120 surfers per session, with up to 40 in the reef zone and 80 in the bay (shown here) zone.
The site will be integrated into a broader sports complex that includes football fields, athletics tracks, climbing facilities and courts for basketball, volleyball and padel.
Transport access will include proximity to the Estadio Metropolitano metro station. The site will provide 480 parking spaces, including electric vehicle charging points, with more than 3,000 additional spaces available nearby.
The Gemswell Surf Madrid project includes environmental measures aligned with BREEAM certification standards. These include renewable energy systems such as solar panels, water reuse systems and landscaping aimed at supporting biodiversity. The design also incorporates pedestrian access, cycling infrastructure and electric vehicle charging facilities.
The development includes programming focused on inclusion and education.
“Gemswell Surf Madrid will have a program to bring surfing and water sports closer to people with different abilities and physical conditions, promoting inclusion in sport and leveraging the potential of surfing as a tool for psycho-social integration,” the company said in promotional materials. “Gemswell Surf Madrid will design different surf programs.”
Editor’s Note: This is an updated article about the Madrid Surf Park that appeared on WavePoolMag in June of 2023.