10 Best Beginner Surfboards 2024

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Wavestorm 8ft Surfboard // Foam Wax Free Soft Top Longboard – ⭐ Best Overall Beginner Surfboard

WS18SRF106TRI by Wavestorm

  • Color: Mix
  • Warranty: 30 day
Wavestorm 8ft Surfboard // Foam Wax Free Soft Top Longboard
  • Soft foam construction Classic surfboard, strong EPS core with 3 Stringer System
  • Soft webs-IXL water Barrier skin crosslink top deck and rails high density HDPE polyethylene Slick bottom skin exclusive brushed color graphic art deck
  • Included removable bolt thru fins ankle leash traction pad and soft board sock cover for protection
  • Dimensions 8' x 22 1/2 x 3 1/4 Weight 11. 5 lbs
  • Volume 86 liters suggested weight capacity up to 200lbs

Wavestorm 8' Surfboard

WS18-SRF103-SUN by Wavestorm

  • Release date: 01/01/2018
  • Warranty: 30 day
Wavestorm 8' Surfboard
  • Soft Foam Construction Classic Surfboard, strong EPS core with 3 stringer system
  • Included removable bolt thru fins ankle leash traction pad
  • Dimensions 8' x 22 1/2" x 3 1/4" Weight 11.5 lbs
  • Volume 86 liters
  • Soft WBS-IXL ( Water Barrier Skin ) crosslink top deck and rails High Density (HDPE) Polyethylene slick bottom skin Exclusive New Sun Burst Color Graphic art deck

South Bay Board Co. – 💲 Best Budget Beginner Surfboard

Beginner Surfboards by South Bay Board Co.

  • Color: blue
South Bay Board Co.
  • The 6-foot Guppy surfboard is 72" x 21" x 3" with 40L of volume and supports riders up to 100 lb
  • All Guppy boards have 2 full-length wooden light weight stringers, which keep the boards strong, and a closed cell EPS foam core to prevent water absorption (unlike most beginner boards)
  • The Guppy is great for small kids and pre-teens because its thickness makes it easy to paddle and catch waves
  • The Guppy's wide chest area makes pop ups a breeze, and its 3" round rails make it very buoyant and stable in smaller surf
  • Each board also includes a 6 foot leash, EZ carry handle, and 3 safe, rounded-edge soft-top surfboard fins (thruster set) and fin screws

South Bay Board Co.

Beginner Surfboards by South Bay Board Co.

  • Color: Blue
South Bay Board Co.
  • The 8-foot Guppy surfboard is 96" x 22" x 3" with 80L of volume and supports riders up to 180 lb
  • All Guppy boards have 2 full-length wooden light weight stringers, which keep the boards strong, and a closed cell EPS foam core to prevent water absorption (unlike most beginner boards)
  • The Guppy is great for beginners because its thickness makes it easy to paddle and catch waves
  • The Guppy's wide chest area makes pop ups a breeze, and its 3" round rails make it very buoyant and stable in smaller surf
  • Each longboard also includes an 8 foot leash, easy carry handle, and 3 safe, rounded-edge soft-top surfboard fins (thruster set) and fin screws

Wavestorm 8ft Classic Surfboard // Foam Wax Free Soft Top

F-SBS-0800-WAVE-02-COCO-16 by Wavestorm

  • Color: Multi
  • Warranty: 30 day
Wavestorm 8ft Classic Surfboard // Foam Wax Free Soft Top
  • Soft foam construction// EPS core with 3 Stringer System
  • Textured traction pad
  • Hdpe Slick bottom skin
  • Removable bolt thru fins, and ankle leash
  • Dimensions 8' x 22 1/2 x 3 1/4// Weight 11. 5 lbs

Wavestorm 8' Surfboard

WS18-SRF001-SUN by Wavestorm

  • Release date: 01/01/2018
  • Dimensions: 96 x 22.5 x 3.1 inches
Wavestorm 8' Surfboard
  • Soft Foam Construction Classic Surfboard, strong EPS core with 3 stringer system
  • Soft WBS-IXL ( Water Barrier Skin ) crosslink top deck and rails High Density (HDPE) Polyethylene slick bottom skin Exclusive New Sun Burst Color Graphic art deck
  • Included removable bolt thru fins ankle leash traction pad
  • Dimensions 8' x 22 1/2" x 3 1/4" Weight 11.5 lbs
  • Volume 86 liters

Wavestorm 8' Classic Surfboard

WS18-SRF105-SGN by Wavestorm

  • Weight: 12 pounds
Wavestorm 8' Classic Surfboard
  • Package length: 19.558 cm
  • Package width: 61.976 cm
  • Package height: 246.38 cm
  • Product Type: OUTDOOR RECREATION PRODUCT

Wavestorm 8' Surfboard

WS18-SFR104-BSH-S by Wavestorm

  • Weight: 11.5 pounds
  • Dimensions: 96 x 22.5 x 3.3 inches
Wavestorm 8' Surfboard
  • Soft foam construction Classic surfboard, strong EPS core with 3 Stringer system
  • Soft webs-IXL water Barrier skin crosslink top deck and rails high density HDPE polyethylene Slick bottom skin exclusive Brushed color graphic art deck
  • Included removable bolt thru fins ankle leash traction pad and soft board sock cover for protection.High quality Polyurethane leash
  • Dimensions 8' x 22 1/2 x 3 1/4 weight 11.5 lbs
  • Volume 86 liters suggested weight capacity up to 200lbs

South Bay Board Co. – 👑 Premium Pick

Premium Beginner Soft Top Surfboards by South Bay Board Co.

  • Color: Aqua
South Bay Board Co.
  • The Verve surfboard is 96" x 23" x 3" with 74L of volume and supports riders up to 200 lb
  • The double concave bottom deck helps to efficiently channel the water to the board's fins and the entry level rocker helps prevent pearling
  • Each board includes a wax-free fingerprint textured soft-top foam deck, carry handle, 8' leash, and 3 surf fins plus a fin key
  • A 6 oz resin layer on top and bottom helps prevent against impact damage along with our triple-stringer system, HDPE plastic netting, and rubber bumper
  • Our heat-release valve and bamboo layers on top & bottom helps prevent heat damage such as bubbling

KONA SURF CO. The 5-5 Surfboard for Beginners Kids and

THE55-GREY-5ft5in by KONA SURF CO.

  • Color: Grey
  • Weight: 10 pounds
  • Dimensions: 65 x 20 x 4 inches
KONA SURF CO. The 5-5 Surfboard for Beginners Kids and
  • [Summary]: The 5-5 is, you guessed it, 5ft 5in! This mini surfboard has plenty of volume so it's easy to paddle and it will catch a ton of waves, making this surf board an excellent starter surfboard for kids or adults. The outline borrows a few characteristics from the Fish surfboard. With the widepoint pushed back and the swallow tail you'll get more performance from this surfboard than your typical softboard.
  • [Design]: We custom designed our surfboard to maximize performance and float so you can enjoy the waves in a variety of conditions. Measures 5' 5" x 20 1/2" x 2 1/2" with 45L Volume. This surfboard supports beginners Up To 190lbs especially for kids to learn to surf on and become comfortable as a surfer. The 5-5 surfboard is ideal for kids adults and beginners.
  • [Construction]: This surfboard is built with a EPS core with 2 wooden stringers for added durability. The surfboard deck is covered with a soft IXPE foam and the bottom is slick HDPE with a scratch resistant checker pattern. Beginners can know that their investment in this surfboard will last because of the addition of two wooden stringers that provide extra flex and durability for their surfboard.
  • [Purchase Includes]: The 5-5 Beginners Surfboards package includes 1 5-5 Mini Surfboard, 1 6ft straight leash and a Free set of 3 two-tab surfboard fins with rubber safety edges. The removable fins make the surfboard easy for you to travel with. There's a bunch of great colors of 5-5 surfboards to choose from, so what are you waiting for? If you've wanted to learn how to surf this summer, the time is now with the 5-5 Kona SurfBoard!
  • [Who We Are]: Enjoying the ocean since 1969, Kona Surfboards is the "brainchild" of company founder and owner, Mike Sciarra. A surfboard brand driven by innovations and born on the New Jersey Coast, Kona Surf Company strives to be a brand that caters to new techniques and technology building quality surfboards using only the best materials in the world.

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