How PerfectSwell® is reshaping Asia’s surf economy
SOLANA BEACH, CA – June 10, 2026 Surfing in Asia is entering a new phase. What started as a niche, geography-dependent sport is being reshaped by PerfectSwell® technology and large-scale destination development. Blooloop caught up with our team at American Wave Machines to explore how PerfectSwell® is driving that shift whether from elite athlete training in Japan to China’s first purpose-built high-performance surf pool at Riyue Bay.
Infrastructure accelerates surf culture. And across Asia, that’s already happening.
About American Wave Machines
American Wave Machines, Inc. is the inventor and developer of PerfectSwell® Surf Technology. AWM’s technology powers world class surf facilities and destinations backed by proven financials, extensive data capture, and stoked surfers. PerfectSwell® is the only sequence based, pneumatic surf technology on the market. Protected by over 50 patents worldwide, PerfectSwell® Split Peaks, Peeling Waves, Air Sections, and Wedge Barrels are all covered by AWM’s robust patent portfolio.