EAST RUTHERFORD SURF FIELD GUIDE
Private Dream Session: Rent the Indoor Wave Pool at American Dream in East Rutherford
A private, customizable indoor surf session—choose wave settings, music, and session length while enjoying exclusive cabana access for groups and coaching.
Private Dream Session: Rent the Indoor Wave Pool at American Dream in East Rutherford.
Skudin Surf’s Private Dream Session puts an indoor, peeling left-and-right wave at your command inside American Dream in East Rutherford. Guests get exclusive use of the pool with control over wave schedules, settings and playlist, an on-deck cabana, and staff support for a session tailored to parties, coaching, or a focused practice block.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An Entire Indoor Wave Pool to Yourself
Have the full peel of lefts and rights across the pool for your group—set the wave cadence and power for everything from first-time runs to intermediate lineups.
Tailor the Session—Music, Length, and Crew
Choose session length from short clinics to multi-hour blocks, supply your playlist or use the operator’s, and decide how many people paddle in so the session matches your goals.
Cabana Access, Boards, and Instructor Support
Private Dream Sessions include an exclusive cabana on the pool deck, access to a full surfboard quiver, a wave operator, water-safety coverage and two surf instructors to run the session safely and productively.
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
The session unfolds like a private surf park: arrival to a reserved cabana, a quick safety and equipment briefing, then a run of peeling waves tailored to your group. Operators and instructors manage the wave machine and safety while you focus on catching repeatable, coached rides in controlled conditions.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of a Private Dream Session—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions can be booked from 1 hour up to 4 hours; standard package prices are $1,500 for 1 hour and $3,000 for 2 hours. A $500 deposit plus processing fees secures the booking; final payment is due 14 days before the session and the $500 deposit is refundable up to 14 days prior.
Private Dream Sessions include access to the surfboard quiver (multiple shapes and sizes), a wave operator, water‑safety staff, and two surf instructors; cabana space on the pool deck is included.
Recommended group sizes are 6–12 for the best experience; the pool’s maximum capacity is 20 people at once. Group size recommendations are outlined to maximize surfing opportunity per surfer.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I book a Private Dream Session?
Sessions can be booked from 1 hour up to 4 hours; the operator offers 1‑hour and 2‑hour standard packages.
What does a Private Dream Session cost?
Standard pricing is $1,500 for 1 hour and $3,000 for 2 hours; a $500 deposit plus processing fees is required to secure the booking.
How many people can participate?
Recommended group sizes are 6–12 people for the best experience; 1‑hour bookings accommodate up to 12 surfers and 2‑hour bookings up to 20 surfers. The pool’s maximum capacity is 20 people at once.
Are boards and instructors provided?
Yes—sessions include free access to a surfboard quiver with multiple shapes, and every Private Dream Session includes a wave operator, water‑safety staff, and two surf instructors. Additional instructors can be purchased if required.
What add‑ons are available?
Add‑ons include snacks and beverages ($75), catering (price varies), extra surf instructors ($200), a certified surf coach ($500), a one‑hour on‑site photo package ($850), and Surf Eye camera recording (1 hour $120, 2 hours $199).
What is the deposit and cancellation policy?
A $500 deposit plus processing fees is required to secure a booking; the $500 deposit is refundable up until 14 days prior to the session. Final payment is due 14 days from the session start time.