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Location:

  • Steiger 2
  • Rotterdam
  • 3011 GT
  • Netherlands
 

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Country: Netherlands 

 

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Description: AKA Urban Surf Rotterdam

 

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Spot guide: RiF010, the world's first wave pool in the middle of a city.

 

 

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Red Bull Pool Clash 2025 | Highlights The RiF010 wave pool, right in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands, hosted the spectacular first edition of Red Bull Pool Clash. Under loud cheers from a crowd on the quay, 39 surfers competed in a unique format that focused on creativity, flow, and risk. Among the men, Oliver Heintz won the title of King of the Pool. In the finals, he impressed the judges with his sharp turns and consistent surfing style. In the women's division, Jessy van Wijk pulled out all the strings and showed what control means in a wave pool, winning the title Queen of the Pool. Surf Show in Town The setting of the event was anything but traditional. No ocean or unpredictable conditions, but identical, controlled waves in a wave pool in the middle of the city. According to Stef van Noordennen, Dutch champion in 2024, the wave pool creates a unique arena setting: "There were so many people along the side, which is mega intimidating, but also very cool." Participants of All Levels In addition to established names from the surfing world, such as Julia Heijmans and Ruben Zonneveld, ambitious surfers who dared the challenge also participated. A total of 39 participants, 31 men and 8 women (from pros to local talents), took on the challenge. The tournament began with a joint jam session, after which surfers could qualify for the 1-on-1 battles. A three-person jury consisting of Eveline Hooft, Hans van den Broek, and Yannick de Jager chose the winner by voting blue or red. A new dimension to surfing Red Bull Pool Clash showed how wave pools can add a new dimension to surfing. Thanks to the identical waves in the wave pool, all surfers were given equal opportunities. "While judging, I pay particular attention to the power the surfers give and the maneuvers they make. The consistent wave challenged the surfers to take as much risk as possible," said judge Eveline Hooft. Footage: Red Bull

12/08/2025   |   video icon

Italo Ferreira Surfs at the Opening of RiF010 in Rotterdam Brazilian pro surfer Italo Ferreira was the star guest at the grand opening of ‪@rif0103‬, the world's first urban wave pool. The hyperactive world champion surfer put on a highly entertaining show for all who attended the event held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on July 6, 2024. Ferreira was completely stoked and fired up. The goofy-footer unveiled all his talent, performing acid drops, 360, and aerial moves on the 21-meter wide, 130-meter long wave-generating Dutch canal. For more information about RiF010: https://www.surfertoday.com/surfing/rif010-the-downtown-rotterdam-wave-pool

08/07/2024   |   video icon
 
 

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