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Blazing Waves Event Guide

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Zenless Zone Zero Blazing Waves Event Guide

Blazing Waves is a minigame in the Tales of Midsummer Dreams event in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.1. See the Blazing Waves details, the Blazing Waves event stages, how to play it, and all the rewards here!

Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event
Midsummer Fantasy Quests Midsummer Fantasy Quests Alice Story Icon Alice Special Story Yuzuha Story Icon Yuzuha Special Story
Blazing Waves Icon Blazing Waves Archipelago Shoot Icon Archipelago Shoot Ocean Angling Icon Ocean Angling
All Fantasy Resort Fishes and Fishing Spots

All Blazing Waves Stages

All Surfing Event Stages and Dates

Unlock All Stages
July 17, 2025 Blazing Waves Day 1
・Azure Light Chase
・Dancing on the Waves
・Azure Light Chase (Hard)
・Dancing on the Waves (Hard)
July 19, 2025 Blazing Waves Day 2
・Eye of the Vortex
・Song of Rapids
・Eye of the Vortex (Hard)
・Song of Rapids (Hard)
July 21, 2025 Blazing Waves Day 3
・Specter of the Sea
・Undertow Mystery
・Specter of the Sea (Hard)
・Undertow Mystery (Hard)

Blazing Waves Day 1 Guide

Stage Walkthrough
Azure Light Chase
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 110s
・Reach the finish line within 120s
・Reach the finish line within 135s
Dancing on the Waves
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 100s
・Reach the finish line within 110s
・Reach the finish line within 125s
Azure Light Chase (Hard)
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 100s
・Reach the finish line within 110s
・Reach the finish line within 125s
Dancing on the Waves (Hard)
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 95s
・Reach the finish line within 105s
・Reach the finish line within 120s

Clear Corners Fast with Boost and Drift Combination

A good recommendation on how to clear corners quickly and reduce your time maneuvering around them is to use the boost before entering the corner, then drift around the corner, and use boost again.

However, you need at least one boost before you can do this effectively. The second boost can be obtained after drifting around the corner.

Collect Power Cells or Go Past Speed Sensors to go Faster

You need to collect as many power cells as you can to fuel your boost meter and give yourself a burst of speed through the straight line or after exiting corners.

Going past yellow speed sensors can also give you an additional boost for a limited time. However, you need to avoid the dark purple sensors as they will slow you down.

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Blazing Waves Day 2 Guide

Stage Walkthrough
Eye of the Vortex
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 85s
・Reach the finish line within 95s
・Reach the finish line within 110s
Song of Rapids
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 85s
・Reach the finish line within 95s
・Reach the finish line within 110s
Eye of the Vortex (Hard)
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 85s
・Reach the finish line within 95s
・Reach the finish line within 110s
Song of Rapids (Hard)
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 85s
・Reach the finish line within 95s
・Reach the finish line within 110s

Obtain Fuel Stars to Become Invulnerable

Obtaining fuel stars makes you invulnerable to dark purple sensors that can slow you down and other obstacles that can make you lose time.

However, the fuel stars might be placed in a difficult spot within the challenge area, like near obstacles. If so, we recommend obtaining the fuel cells or avoiding the obstacles rather than getting the fuel star.

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Blazing Waves Day 3 Guide

Stage Walkthrough
Specter of the Sea
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 90s
・Reach the finish line within 100s
・Reach the finish line within 115s
Undertow Mystery
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 90s
・Reach the finish line within 100s
・Reach the finish line within 115s
Specter of the Sea (Hard)
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 85s
・Reach the finish line within 95s
・Reach the finish line within 110s
Undertow Mystery (Hard)
Objective:
・Reach the finish line within 105s
・Reach the finish line within 115s
・Reach the finish line within 130s

Collect Puller Magnet

When using the Midsummer Breeze surfboard, be sure to pick up the Puller Magnets, as they allow you to automatically collect Fuel Tanks and nearby items within a wide range, making your race much more efficient.

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Blazing Waves List of Surfboards

List of All Surfboards and Details

Here is a list of all the surfboards that can be used in the Blazing Waves minigame:

Surfboard Details
ZZZ Gentleman of the Waves Gentleman of the Waves How to Unlock: Unlocks immediately at the start
Stats:
Top Speed (km/h): 183
Cruise Speed (km/h): 97
Description:
The top choice for surf beginners with its more precise control. Ride it for a dance on the entire ocean, amidst the enthralling waves.
ZZZ Seafall Comet Seafall Comet How to Unlock: Complete Dancing on the Waves
Stats:
Top Speed (km/h): 198
Cruise Speed (km/h): 104
Description:
Built for higher speeds with its built-in power recovery capabilities. Cleave the vast ocean into half, like a comet falling from on high!
ZZZ Shadow Serpent Shadow Serpent How to Unlock: Complete Eye of the Vortex
Stats:
Top Speed (km/h): 212
Cruise Speed (km/h): 115
Description:
A board that bypasses the negative effects of special barriers and speed reduction zones. Move smoothly through the waves like a shadowy sea serpent.
ZZZ Midsummer Breeze Midsummer Breeze How to Unlock: Complete Specter of the Sea
Stats:
Top Speed (km/h): 230
Cruise Speed (km/h): 122
Description:
Extends the effects of magnets and Fuel Stars from 6 to 9 seconds. A love letter just for you that dispels the oppressive mugginess of the summer heat.

How to Play Blazing Waves

Clear Stages to Collect Surfboards

Clear Stages to Collect Surboards

As you progress and unlock new stages, Proxies will acquire new surfboards, and each offers unique buffs. Choosing the right surfboard for each stage can help you clear the stage’s layout and finish the race before the time limit.

Use Drifting for Power Boost

Use Drifting for Power Boost

While racing on the waves, press and hold the drift button when turning to drift, as this move charges your power gauge, and also triggers a power boost, which gives you a short speed boost.

Blazing Waves Event Rewards

Total Blazing Waves Rewards

All Blazing Waves Rewards
ZZZ - Polychrome Polychrome x150 ZZZ - Senior Investigator Log Senior Investigator Log x4 ZZZ - W-Engine Energy Module W-Engine Energy Module x4
ZZZ - Denny Denny x40,000 Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x3600

All Exclusive Rewards

Objective Rewards
Complete 2 different stages in Blazing Waves
Denny Denny x10,000
Complete 4 different stages in Blazing Waves
Denny Denny x10,000
Complete 6 different stages in Blazing Waves
Denny Denny x10,000
Complete 10 different stages in Blazing Waves
Denny Denny x10,000

All Stage Rewards

Stage Objective Rewards
Azure Light Chase Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 120s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 135s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x300
Dancing on the Waves Reach the finish line within 100s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 125s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x300
Azure Light Chase (Hard) Reach the finish line within 100s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 125s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x60
Dancing on the Waves (Hard) Reach the finish line within 95s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 105s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 120s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x60
Eye of the Vortex Reach the finish line within 85s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 95s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x300
Song of Rapids Reach the finish line within 85s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 95s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x300
Eye of the Vortex (Hard) Reach the finish line within 85s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 95s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x60
Song of Rapids (Hard) Reach the finish line within 85s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 95s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x60
Specter of the Sea Reach the finish line within 90s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 100s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 115s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x300
Undertow Mystery Reach the finish line within 90s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 100s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x100
Reach the finish line within 115s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x300
Specter of the Sea (Hard) Reach the finish line within 85s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 95s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 110s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x60
Undertow Mystery (Hard) Reach the finish line within 105s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 115s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x20
Reach the finish line within 130s
Visitor Traffic Icon Visitor Traffic x60

Blazing Waves Event Information

Part of the Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event

Zenless Zone Zero Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event Guide

The Blazing Waves is a surfing event minigame is part of the Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event, where Proxies must join Alice to race in the waves and get to the finish line as quickly as possible.

Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event Guide

How to Unlock Blazing Waves

Complete Midsummer Fantasy: Restoration Project

Zenless Zone Zero Restoration Project! Quest Guide

The Blazing Waves unlocks after completing the Midsummer Fantasy: Restoration Project event quest, which is part of the main story of the Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event!

Restoration Project! Quest Guide

Blazing Waves Event Locations

All Blazing Waves Event Locations

Interact with Fantasy Resort icon at the reception

Talk to Helen at the beach

You can participate in the Blazing Waves minigame by either interacting with the Fantasy Resort icon at the reception at the center of the island or by talking to Helen at the beach front.

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

Zenless Zone Zero Tales of Midsummer Dreams

Tales of Midsummer Dreams Event Guide

All Summer Event Stages

All Tales of Midsummer Dreams Stages
Blazing Waves Icon Blazing Waves Archipelago Shoot Icon Archipelago Shoot Ocean Angling Icon Ocean Angling

All Midsummer Fantasy Quests

Unlock Midsummer Fantasy Quests
July 16, 2025 Clear Sky's Invitation
Restoration Project!
Uninvited Guest
July 19, 2025 Ghost Story Coming True?
Summer Night's Counterattack
July 21, 2025 Fantasy Music Festival!
July 23, 2025 Midsummer's Secret

All Special Story Quests

Agent Special Stories
Alice Story Icon Alice Special Story - Windrider, Wavebreaker Yuzuha Story Icon Yuzuha Special Story - A Mermaid Dream

Other Summer Event Guides

Other Tales of Midsummer Dreams Guide
All Fantasy Resort Fishes and Fishing Spots

Other Current and Upcoming Events

Zenless Zone Zero - Events

All Events and Schedule

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