Your Best Day On the Water: Wake Surfing, Wake Foiling, E-Foiling at Lake of the Ozarks
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Premium watersports experiences at Lake of the Ozarks. Wake surf/foil. E-foiling. All levels welcome.
Sec. 01 / What We OfferWake · E-Foil
Choose your adventure
Wake Surf/Foil
Ride an endless wave with no rope, or glide above the water on a hydrofoil board. Wake surf is smooth, stylish, and perfect for every skill level. Foil takes it up a notch: once you're up, it feels like flying. Coaches bring both setups every session, so you can switch on the water.
Ideal for: Families, groups, first-timers, and athletes ready to level up.
E-Foiling
Hover above the water on a cutting-edge electric hydrofoil. Quiet, futuristic, and unlike anything you've experienced. This is the future of watersports.
Ideal for: Adventure lovers, tech enthusiasts, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and bucket-listers.
Sec. 02 / Our Story
Born on the lake
Big Thunder Wake Experience grew out of a lifelong passion for the water and a deep connection to Lake of the Ozarks. Backed by the legacy of Big Thunder Marine, we bring decades of boating expertise to every session on the water.
Our mission is simple: give every guest the best day of their vacation. Whether you're stepping on a board for the first time or chasing your next trick, our certified coaches create a safe, professional, and outrageously fun environment.
This isn't a rental dock. This is a premium, coached experience built around you, from the moment you arrive to the stories you take home.
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
The Midwest's premier watersports destination
Sec. 03 / Meet Your Instructor
Your coach
Mike Smith
Head Coach & Instructor
Driving boats by age five at the Lake of the Ozarks with 18+ years immersed in water sports, from kiteboarding to wake foiling and e-foiling. Competed at a high level, earning 2nd place in the Fliteboard Cup E-Foil race. Four years of local coaching helping beginners learn quickly and experienced athletes progress with confidence. A true waterman whose goal is simple: create a safe, fun environment where every rider can experience the freedom of flying over water.
- Years in water sports
- 18+
- Fliteboard Cup E-Foil race
- 2nd
- Years coaching locally
- 4
Safety First, Always
All coaches are certified with extensive water safety training. USCG-approved life jackets and professional-grade equipment provided for every guest, every session. Your fun is our priority and your safety is our guarantee.
Sec. 04 / Gallery
See the action
Sec. 05 / Guest Stories
What our guests say
Best day of our entire Lake trip. The kids were up on the board within minutes and the coaches made everyone feel like pros.
The Martinez Family
Foil Surfing Session
Sec. 06 / Ready to Ride?Book Online
Book your best day
Choose from foil surfing, wake surfing, or e-foiling and let our certified coaches handle the rest. Your only job is to have fun.
Backed by the legacy of Big Thunder Marine · Lake of the Ozarks, MO
Sec. 07 / Questions Answered
Before you ride
E-foiling uses an electric hydrofoil board that lifts you 1 to 3 feet above the water; no boat needed. It is one of the fastest-growing watersports in the world, with participation increasing 30 to 40% year over year. We use Lift eFoils, the industry standard for safety and performance.
Foil surfing means riding a hydrofoil board behind a boat. Once you are up on the foil, the board lifts out of the water and it feels like flying. Expert coaching is included with every session to get you up and riding.
Wake surfing lets you surf an endless wave behind the boat with no rope. The boat creates a continuous wave that you ride freely. It is perfect for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced surfers.
No experience is needed. Our professional coaches work with complete beginners through advanced riders. We will meet you at your skill level and help you progress at your own pace.
Sessions are typically 1 to 2 hours. Each rider gets multiple sets on the water, so everyone in your group gets plenty of ride time.