Who’s the best standing-wave surfer in the world? It’s a question that could be answered at the Hawaii wave pool Wai Kai, with help from wave-maker Citywave.
Last week, the companies announced the Citywave World Championships. The event will take naturally take place in Wai Kai’s Citywave-powered facility. Located at Ewa Beach on Oahu, the venue features a deep-water standing wave that spans 100 feet.
During the event, invited athletes will compete alongside riders who earn their spot through regional qualifiers, vying for a $50,000 prize purse. The aftermath will also a feature a host of non-surfing attractions, such as live music, food and drinks – the details of which will be announced at a later date.
“This growing discipline of surfing has reached an exciting point in its evolution,” said Citywave founder and creator Rainer Klimaschewski. “Bringing the world’s top athletes together at Wai Kai shows how far it has come and where it can go next.”
The event is slated to take place February 25-28, 2027.
