CONCRETE ASR

The Waveco modular artificial surf reef is a concrete modular construction utilizing a series of interlocking modular concrete sections, designed and engineered to create artificial surfing reef structures with multiple benefits to coastlines. The basic model is a symmetrically shaped dome of 12 metres in diameter at the base and 1.8 metres in height; however, the technology lends itself to many more shapes and sizes to suit specific applications. The reefs are designed to protect coastlines from erosion, enhance wave quality, and promote marine biodiversity through additional structures.

Each design is formed to intercept and shape existing swell into a wave peak further offshore, create a wave peel effect conducive to high-performance surfing, and dissipate wave energy to mitigate erosion. The reefs can be designed to suit applications ranging from submerged reef bomboras to full conventional surfing reefs. Their shapes produce subtle changes in existing bathymetry to ensure maximum positive environmental impact while creating high-quality surfable waves. The modular design allows easy scalability, enabling multiple reefs to be arranged to suit local seabed conditions while delivering multiple wave locations and effective erosion protection outcomes.

Waveco modular reefs are constructed from marine-grade, eco-friendly concrete specifically engineered to withstand saltwater environments, extreme storm conditions, and to encourage coral and marine life colonization.

The modular concrete reef system promotes marine habitat regeneration through a network of internal tunnels and voids within each structure. The addition of substantial concrete reef structures can significantly reduce shoreline erosion by altering erosive currents and capturing local sediment, all while maintaining minimal impact on natural shoreline processes.

Waveco modular reef structures are strategically placed to shape and peel waves more consistently, creating reliable, high-quality surf suitable for multiple skill levels. At the same time, the reefs provide effective coastal protection while delivering exceptional surf outcomes.

Yes. The patented Waveco technology and flexible design approach allow Waveco’s coastal engineers to tailor reef designs and installation layouts to suit local seabed conditions, tidal dynamics, and specific environmental and project objectives.

Waveco modular concrete reefs are manufactured to endure harsh marine environments and have an expected lifespan of over 100 years, requiring minimal maintenance once installed.

Absolutely. The textured concrete surfaces and internal tunnels and voids encourage coral, algae, invertebrate, and shellfish growth while creating new demersal and pelagic fish habitats, transforming the reef into a thriving marine ecosystem.

Waveco’s modular concrete ASR system is used for coastal erosion control, surf amenity creation and enhancement, tourism development, and environmental restoration across tropical and temperate regions in oceans, freshwater environments, and man-made water bodies.

Unlike conventional solid or monolithic artificial reefs, Waveco’s modular concrete systems are more precise, affordable, flexible, easily scalable, and environmentally sensitive—combining advanced engineering with ecological design to benefit both people and the planet.