Wakesurf Directory
Wakesurfing in California
6 documented wakesurf spots across California — lakes, reservoirs, and cable parks, with typical season and access notes.
Wake-boat rules in California: No wake-surf-specific rule. See the full California rules →
Lakes & reservoirs
- California Delta (sacramento-san Joaquin Delta)
near Stockton
A maze of sloughs and waterways near Sacramento/San Joaquin that's a longtime regional wakesurf playground.
- Folsom Lake
near Sacramento
Big open reservoir ~30 minutes from Sacramento that's a go-to for local wakesurf lessons and camps.
- Lake Tahoe
near South Lake Tahoe
Glassy, ultra-clear alpine water that has hosted national-level wakesurf competitions.
- Shasta Lake
near Redding
365 miles of shoreline with countless coves and some of California's glassiest water.
Cable & wake parks
- Velocity Island Park
near Woodland
A lakefront cable park 20 minutes from Sacramento with a 5-tower Sesitec full-size cable and UNIT features.
- Wake Island Waterpark
near Pleasant Grove
An 80-acre water park near Sacramento with a cable wakeboarding system and a large floating aqua park.