The Mixtape brings personalized waves to shared surf sessions

Endless Surf and Flowstate are developing The Mixtape, an AI-powered system that delivers personalized waves to mixed-ability groups sharing a surf-pool session.

The Mixtape brings personalized waves to shared surf sessions

Endless Surf and Flowstate are joining forces to make wave-pool sessions more individualized. Their first collaboration, The Mixtape, combines Endless Surf’s programmable wave technology with Flowstate’s AI-powered computer vision so surfers with different abilities can ride together while receiving waves selected for their own preferences.

Key takeaways

  • The Mixtape lets surfers choose preferred wave types before a session.
  • Flowstate’s computer vision identifies riders in the lineup without wearables or RFID tags.
  • Endless Surf’s software delivers the selected wave to each surfer as they paddle into position.
  • The partnership will also explore automated video, AI coaching and operational analytics.

The companies describe The Mixtape as the first major product from a partnership that has been in development for nearly two years. Its goal is to make shared sessions more flexible for both guests and surf-park operators.

How The Mixtape works

Under the system, each surfer selects a preferred wave before entering the water. Flowstate’s cameras and computer-vision software recognize riders as they move through the lineup, then connect that identification to Endless Surf’s Swell Studio platform. When a surfer paddles for a wave, the system delivers the appropriate selection.

The process is designed to happen in the background, without a surfer tapping a device, wearing a tracking tag or manually interacting with the technology during the session. Endless Surf can adjust wave characteristics from one ride to the next, allowing a single lineup to accommodate different requests.

A new model for mixed-ability groups

Most wave-pool sessions are organized around a common ability level or wave style. That can force friends and families with different skills to compromise or book separate sessions. The Mixtape is intended to remove that limitation by letting each person receive a wave suited to their experience and goals.

An advanced surfer could request a high-performance wave while another member of the same group receives an intermediate or more approachable ride. The companies say this could preserve the social experience of surfing together without requiring everyone to pursue the same type of wave.

Broader technology ambitions

The partnership extends beyond personalized wave delivery. Flowstate’s computer vision and media systems are expected to work with Endless Surf’s software suite, including Surf Concierge, Swell Studio and Wave Doctor. Future Endless Surf lagoons may also be designed with the integration in mind, including camera placement and media coverage.

Potential applications include automated multi-angle video, AI-assisted coaching and progression tools, and analytics that connect surfing activity with guest and operational data. Those capabilities could help parks understand how their facilities are used while giving surfers more immediate feedback on their performance.

What it means for surf parks

For operators, The Mixtape represents a possible new session format rather than simply another wave setting. A park could offer more personalized experiences within the same booking, potentially making group visits more attractive and creating additional ways to organize premium sessions.

The project also reflects a broader shift in the wave-pool industry toward software-driven customization. As artificial-wave systems become more adaptable, computer vision and automation may determine not only how waves are produced, but also who receives each one and how the ride is captured and analyzed.

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