Disney Water ParksTen Second Tips Ten Second Tip: Surf Pool Safety – Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Posted September 4, 2018 Paula Brown The Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool is intense The six foot waves in the Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool can be pretty intense. If you’re not a strong swimmer, you might want to stay out of the deep end. Life jackets are available, and there is no shame in wearing one.