VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Atlantic Park Surf, powered by Wavegarden, is finally opening its doors this weekend—just in time for the end of summer.

If it seems like it took longer than expected to open, it's because the facility fine-tuned each wave to provide a unique surfing experience.

Bill Zazynski, the general manager of Atlantic Park Surf, said the surf lagoon is the first Wavegarden Cove in North America. The cove uses wave pool technology to create customizable waves, ranging from 1 to 6 feet tall.

“We’re the first Wavegarden Cove in North America,” Zazynski said. “So this isn’t only going to be for just the East Coast, but it’s going to be for the world.”

What also makes the facility unique is its atmosphere, as it's one of the first in an urban setting.

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