About Tidal Wave Bay
Tidal Wave Bay offers multiple wave pools and comfortable lounging options, making it a good choice for a relaxing day during hot weather. Even when crowded, it's often possible to find less busy spots.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: A hot summer day when looking to relax.Families seeking a water park experience with multiple wave pools.Parents who prioritize strong lifeguard presence.Suitable for kids who can't swim, but parents must ensure they wear life jackets and monitor depth due to wave pools.
Why families love it
- Features two distinct wave pools.
- Numerous very comfortable lounge chairs are available around the pools.
- Can be not too crowded on specific holidays (e.g., Father's Day).
- Offers spaces to get away from crowds even when packed.
- Lifeguards are numerous ('everywhere') and attentive ('keep gud eye out').
- Two wave pools.
Insider tips
- Consider visiting on specific holidays like Father's Day, as it might be less crowded.
- Ensure non-swimmers wear life jackets and are supervised regarding pool depth.
- Avoid arriving right at opening time, as pools may be broken down or closed for the first few hours.
Good to know before you go
- Going without confirming wave pool operation, especially on anticipated busy days.
- Arriving right at opening time, as pools might be broken down.
- Buying season passes if frequent breakdowns and closures would significantly impact enjoyment or value for money.
- Wave pool can be closed unexpectedly, even on hot days (e.g., Sept 3, 2023, 90°).
- Frequent pool breakdowns/closures upon opening ('first two hours as they are most of the times we come').
- Crowds
- Can be not too crowded on specific holidays (e.g., Father's Day).
- Value
- Season passes may not offer good value due to reported frequent breakdowns and closures, leading to dissatisfaction among repeat visitors.
- Food
- No food policy mentioned
- Accessibility
- No accommodations mentioned
- Safety
- Lifeguards are numerous ('everywhere') and attentive ('keep gud eye out').
What parents say
"Father's Day with the perfect day to enjoy this family type experience. It was not too crowded, in fact there are two wave pools. There are numerous very comfortable lounge chairs surrounding the pool."
2 years ago
"9/3/23. Wave pool is closed today, 90°"
a year ago
"The pools were broke down for the first two hours as they are most of the times we come. I need to stop buying season passes. I thought when cedar fairs took over that they would get better. They haven't"
5 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.