An endless moving mountain of water with all the excitement of ocean surfing. Surfers use our bodyboards to test their skills against 50,000 gallons of water a minute. Professional surfers from all over the world have challenged the Boogie Bahn, the first surfing ride anywhere. But you don't have to be a pro to surf at Schlitterbahn.
Just grab a bodyboard and try it for yourself. You might not get the hang of it at first, but be careful, when you do you might just get hooked! Some locals who had never surfed before Schlitterbahn opened the Boogie Bahn are now among the best in the world. And while you might not become that good, it's an experience you'll never forget.
You lie on your bodyboard and slide down onto the wave surface. Although 50,000 gallons of water flow across the surface, the water depth is just a matter of inches. Beneath the sheet of water is a foam covered surface to ease the occasional "wipe-out."
Rider Safety Information
- Min Height
- 42"
Attraction Type
Surfing Ride
Attraction Rating
5 - Aggressive
Park Location
Surfenburg Section
Weight Restrictions
Max - 300 lbs per rider
Life Jacket Required
N/A
Water Depth
Up to 22 Inches
- Endless sheet of water that Riders lay down on a body board and slide down the wave surface. Maximum water depth 22".
- Riders are required to maintain the proper riding position throughout the entire ride and center of gravity - lie down headfirst on stomach with torso in contact with the board, OR with at least one knee in contact with the board.
- Guests must have a minimum of two functioning extremities; two functioning arms. - Guests with a cervical collar, neck brace, broken collar bone, full arm cast, braced arm cast, or full leg cast are not permitted to ride.
- Access to the attraction requires walking to the entrance and being capable of safely entering the attraction, on their own or with the assistance of a companion. - Visit our Guest Assistance Guide for additional Accessibility information.
- Guests with the following conditions are prohibited from riding:Recent surgery, Heart trouble/High blood pressure, Neck trouble, Back trouble, Pregnant, or Any physical conditions that may be aggravated by this ride
- Exposed metal is not permitted. Proper swimwear is required.
- To enter, lie down head-first, on stomach, with torso in contact with the board. Then kneel with at least one knee in contact with the board.