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The Desperado

At The Desperado, authentic Texas ranch life meets west-coast surf culture.
 
Here, people come together to connect with nature - water, wind, sun, land - and they foster a deeper relationship with Waco.
 
Our energy is distinctly focused on connections. This is the luxury of belonging - immersive, thoughtful, intentional, experiential.
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The Vision

A beach and surf club for those who crave high access, not high walls.
This is the place where high-performance surf, elevated design, and intentional community converge in the heart of Texas.

The Desperado community will feature 2 surf lagoons, a 25-acre lake, and for-sale homes across its 450 acres – plus a broad range of amenities for all levels of activity and rejuvenation.

Building upon the status of Waco Surf as a leader in high-performance surf events and activities, The Desperado will be rooted in real Texas land, featuring real surf access, with real returns for early investors.
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First Riders Club

A WAVE WORTH OWNING

Our First Riders are the first ones to sign up and submit their deposit to secure their lot. These will be the pioneers of The Desperado community – establishing its ethos, vibe, and culture.
The First Riders are the first ones in, and these folks will get once-in-a-lifetime deals including:
  • Priority lot selection (and ability to trade or upgrade lot selection)
  • Immediate surf privileges, including access to the current surf lagoon and deep water standing wave (available early 2026)
  • More surf sessions than any other tier
  • Locked in annual fees for 5 years

For those that crave high access, not high walls.

Your Place, Your Waves.

Tiered membership options with booking allowances, guest perks, lot selection and trading priorities.

Where do you want to live?

Choose between homes at The Beach, The Lake or The Links with Premium or Standard lots available. 3-bed, 4-bed and 5-bed standalone designs as well as duplexes and townhomes.

Vibes & Perks Galore.

Not just a residential surf project - we're going all in. Golf course, food and beverage offerings, events and programing - a Nordic wellness spa?

Quotes from the Desperado team

We've found the most creative people to work with on this project, and I think it shows from what we've been able to accomplish so early on.

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David Taylor

Founder/Owner, Waco Surf

Desperado is the wild ride of a development project where big ideas, bold moves, and a little chaos come together to build something unforgettable.

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Luke Schock

Founder/Owner, Waco Surf

My family and I quickly fell in love with the City of Waco. We've formed some of the strongest friendships and communities of our lives, and we are stoked to call Waco home

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Mike Schwaab

General Manager, Waco Surf

The vision of the Desperado is novel yet authentic to this place -- a community built around the love of surf, deeply rooted in central Texas land -- and I am thrilled to be helping craft its shape.

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Ashley Heeren

Principal/Founder, Firmah Architecture & Design

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