Viral Surfer Rides Wave Pool with Gabriel Medina (Video)
- Ther's a recent Stephen King novella, Elevation, which chronicles a man who mysteriously loses weight, despite looking physically the same on the outside.
- Matheus Marques, a Brazilian surfer, is like the real-life version of that story.
- In recent videos, the 330-pound surfer defies logic (and gravity) by surfing extremely well.
Ther’s a recent Stephen King novella, Elevation, which chronicles a man who mysteriously loses weight, despite looking physically the same on the outside. The fantastical condition leads him to extraordinary physical feats, like winning a 12k race without training.
Matheus Marques, a Brazilian surfer, is like the real-life version of that story.
In recent videos, the 330-pound surfer defies logic (and gravity) by surfing extremely well. As such, many of his social media posts have gone viral over the past few days, gaining praise from pro surfers worldwide. And in the latest, Marques got the prospect to surf with Brazil’s biggest – fame not physical – surfer, Gabriel Medina. See below.
View this post on InstagramSurfer Magazine, the facility received a facelift intended to create a superior wave experience. The article details improvements to the wave generation technology and overall pool design. As of January 30, 2026, there have been no reports contradicting the claim of improvements, though autonomous verification of “best wave pool” status is unavailable.Wavegarden, the company behind the technology, has developed several wave pool systems globally. Their technology utilizes a submerged, oscillating hydrofoil to generate waves. Wavegarden’s official website provides detailed information on their wave generation process.
Wavegarden Technology and Global Presence
Wavegarden’s core technology centers around creating artificial waves for surfing using a proprietary system.
The company’s wave generation technology, known as the Wavegarden Cove, utilizes a submerged oscillating hydrofoil to create waves of varying size and shape. Wavegarden’s Cove technology page details the mechanics of wave creation. As of January 30, 2026, Wavegarden facilities are operational in locations including, but not limited to, Brazil, Australia, and Switzerland. Wavegarden’s locations page lists current and planned facilities.
