It was built by ProSlide Technology, and added to the park in 2007 as part of the then new Boardwalk at Hersheypark expansion.
Surge, Riptide, Pipeline, and Hydro allow riders considered a Reese's (42 inches-48 inches) to ride, but must do so with a responsible companion.
A portion of the slide intervals between open and enclosed sections and features "water curtains".
It also has a splash pool of 3.5 feet, a minimum height requirement of 42 inches, and is considered a High Thrill.
Riders go around the bowl several times until they get to the middle, where they will go down another short enclosed section that takes them into a 3.5 ft splash pool.
Riders sit in a large green two-person tube that takes them through a short enclosed tunnel.
Riders travel back-to-back in a similar ride to that of Riptide with open and enclosed sections with water curtains.