DSRT Surf Review - Indo Barrels in the Desert?! Wavegarden’s BIGGEST & BEST Lagoon in North America

I surfed a new spot in...Palm Desert? And it's my new favorite break.Before opening, I was lucky enough to be invited out by  @beachstreetsurf  to test shred all the various wave types that  @dsrtsurf  has to offer, before they officially open to the public very soon. From turns and carves to draining pits, and even a bit of longboarding in there - DSRT Surf really has everything a surfer wants.Backing up - Southern California very recently (Summer 2026) got a new 5.5-acre  @WavegardenOfficial  surf lagoon that now stands as the largest Wavegarden Cove in North America. Powered by an expansive 52-module wave generator, the facility can pump out up to 1,000 waves per hour.Located in Palm Desert, CA alongside the already existing Desert Willow Golf Resort, it features a ‘twice the length’ of lagoon compared to  @AtlanticParkSurf , which is insane. This helps the inside bay act more as a whitewater zone for beginners - and also makes the wave itself a bit more powerful and longer.Unique to DSRT Surf too is the lagoon’s bottom. It features a cushioned surface, one that I've never seen before, and that really helps when you hit the bottom on a bail. Compared to other surf lagoons with cement floors, this really changes the game and creates a much safer experience for both experienced and beginner surfers.Now, no shade to my other fave lagoon in North America - Atlantic Park - https://youtu.be/jrv6LyZK4Ow?si=05pDUwBQkyenoukwFilmmakers:Lachlan Mckinnon aka Mister Clips - On Land & In Water Footage https://www.instagram.com/misterrclips/https://www.mandiribeach.comTime Kuratek - Drone Videographyhttps://www.timothykuratek.comhttps://www.instagram.com/kuratekphotoBoard wise, they had an epic fleet of trusty  @LostSurfboardsNetwork  surfboards there, and I brought my quiver of  @firewiresurfboards  and  @surfnvs  fins. Can you guess which surfboard (and surf fins) performed best at DSRT Surf? Watch to find out.Wave Types at DSRT Surf:Beginner Session - Designed for first-time surfers and those building confidence in the water, our beginner sessions are all about accessibility, fun, and progression. These waves are softer, more forgiving, and intentionally designed to help riders focus on the fundamentals, from pop-ups and balance to timing and confidence on the face of the wave.Intermediate Session -Built for surfers who are comfortable catching and riding waves, our intermediate sessions are designed to help riders progress with more confidence, flow, and control.High Performance Session - Built for high-performance surfing, these sessions are designed around speed, power, and more critical wave outcomes.bLearn more about DSRT Surf at https://www.dsrtsurf.comAtlantic Park lagoon - https://atlanticparksurf.com/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro to DSRT Surf 00:57 - DSRT Surf Highlight Reel03:30 - Best Surfboard and Fins for DSRT Surf?04:40 - Barrels & Tube Waves (High Performance Session) at DSRT Surf 09:54 - Super Session at DSRT Surf with Josh Kerr, Ian Walsh & Luke Walsh11:54 - Longboard Waves (Beginner Session) at DSRT Surf13:05 - Turn & Carve Waves (Intermediate Session) at DSRT Surf14:00 - Firewire Revo Max in the Surf Lagoon14:36 - Firewire Machadocado with NVS AM Comp Fins in the Surf Lagoon15:00 - Turn & Carve to Barrels Wave (High Performance Session) at DSRT Surf17:27 - Bring a Top lol - Weather & Water Temps at DSRT Surf18:20 - Unique Cushioned Bottom of DSRT Surf is a Gamechanger18:25 - Outro to the DSRT Surf Review Support me on my Amazon Creator's Hubhttps://www.amazon.com/shop/travisvargafilms?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsfshop_KHE6SSXSGE2C2FFHTYZTAs an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases on the links in the description. #dsrtsurf #surfing #dsrt #wavegarden #dsrtsurfreview #surfers #atlanticpark #machadocado #surflagoon #dsrtsurflagoon #surfreport #nakedvikingsurf #palmdesert #desertwillow #indonesia