Floating Wave Awards Construction Contract for Surf Spot in Hamburg

(eap) Germany’s Floating Wave Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH, which has developed an artificial surf spot concept and is going to realize this for the first time in Hambug (c.f. EAP news of 05 March 2025), has commissioned MEYER Floating Solutions (part of the MEYER shipbuilding group) with the construction of the surf platform following the successful conclusion of its latest financing round. The project is now in the final approval phase.

“MEYER Floating Solutions is the ideal partner – not only for the first Floating Wave in Hamburg but also for scaling our turnkey surf platform worldwide. Their expertise in floating construction and project execution allows us to expand this innovative solution on a global scale,” says Felix Segebrecht, founder of Floating Wave.

Kaj Casén, CEO of MEYER Floating Solutions, adds: “Floating Wave combines innovation with our core expertise – creating a perfect synergy. It demonstrates how floating infrastructure can revolutionize even urban environments. With our network and know-how, we are setting a milestone for sustainable tourism together.”

The Hamburg project is just the beginning for Floating Wave: The concept has been developed for worldwide implementation in urban port areas and coastal tourism destinations. “Our goal is to efficiently meet the global demand for urban surf spots together with MEYER Floating Solutions,” says Segebrecht.

The new artificial surf spot in Hamburg’s fishing port is scheduled for completion in 2026. ■