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The large hand-painted mural on the wall of The Wave at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
A grandfather and grand daughter smile and play in The Wave at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Friends pose together on the beach of The Wave at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.

The Wave

Water Ride Mild Splashin’ Safari

The Wave is one of Splashin’ Safari’s two wave pools. The computer-controlled wave system creates eight different wave patterns. It is connected to a gentle wave pool with water that is no more than 2 feet deep. If you prefer bigger waves, be sure to try Bahari Wave Pool.

Water depth varies from zero-depth-entry to six feet in the main pool and zero-depth-entry to 18 inches in the gentle-wave area. The pools hold approximately 270,000 gallons of water. Water you waiting for?

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Tips for your visit

If you are not a strong swimmer, stay in the very shallow water.

It takes a lot of energy to play in the waves, so enjoy the rest between sessions.

Please, no horseplay.

The Wave has smaller/gentler waves than at Bahari.

Don’t forget to use sunscreen and stay hydrated!

Life jackets are available on a first-come-first-served basis.

People enjoying The Wave at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Area 21,000 sq ft
Max Depth 6 ft
Max Wave Height 4 ft
Opened

1994

 

Attraction Type

Wave Pool

Wave Patterns

8 computer-generated patterns

 

Wave Cycle

“On” for 10 minutes then “off” for 10 minutes

Accessibility Information

Pool Depths

Zero-depth entry and exit
Pool depth up to 6′ (72″)

Ride Description

A pool with waves and strong currents. Pool depth ranges from a zero-depth entry to 6’ deep. A shallow-water play area with waves is connected to The Wave attraction with depths ranging from a zero-depth entry to 22” deep.

Attraction Access & Riding Position

Guests must be able to sit upright in the pool. Guests in a wheelchair/ECV may ask a Lifeguard for an inner tube to use. Guests must be able to upright themselves in a strong current in the pool. Weak or non-swimmers
are encouraged to wear a life jacket.

Zero-depth entry and exit to the pool.

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