Patent ID: 7625153

Claim:
A floating and semi-submersible reef for capturing and controlling ocean wave energy to create surfing waves comprising: a) a deck portion, said deck portion containing a substantially flat top surface extending vertically downward in a convex shape, and a substantially flat bottom surface; b) a tri-hull shaped portion coupled to said bottom surface, said tri-hull shaped portion containing a two side portions and a vertically concave shaped center portion; and c) at least one controlling arm coupled to said tri-hull shaped portion for the purpose of attachment of the floating and semi-submersible reef to a towing vessel whereby when the floating and semi-submersible reef is positioned in ocean water, naturally occurring ocean currents contacting said top surface of the floating and semi-submersible reef form waves with varying characteristics as determined by the positioning of the floating and semi-submersible reef within the ocean water.