Inspired by footage of the Waimea river, AWM began research and development on the world's first artificial standing wave, SurfStream. Testing started with a 1/12th scale model in founder Bruce McFarland's backyard. Then, in 2004, the first rideable prototype was installed in shipping containers and tested by local New Jersey surfers. Since then, incremental improvements of the technology and a growing interest in surfing outside of the ocean has led to the opening of more than a dozen SurfStream surf parks worldwide. AWM's technology is proven commercially and the PerfectSwell installation in Waco, TX is currently the world's number one surf destination. AWM is focused on advancing artificial wave technology and providing surf to populations where it is otherwise unavailable. Through testing, incremental scaling, and reliable engineering, AWM delivers quality and memorable experiences for any level of surfer.