Surfboard volume
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| Pick | Product | Best for | |
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| Top pick | Soft-Top Beginner Surfboard | High-volume foam board — the ideal first board for learning. | Check price → |
| Option | Surfboard Volume Guide Book | Choosing the right board dimensions and volume. | Check price → |
| Option | Surfboard Traction Pad | Grip pad for the rear foot on performance boards. | Check price → |
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Frequently asked questions
What volume surfboard should a beginner get?
Beginners should choose a board with high volume — roughly 0.9 times their bodyweight in kg as a starting point (so a 75 kg beginner wants around 65-70+ litres). High volume makes the board float well, paddle easily and catch waves with less effort, which is exactly what's needed when learning. Soft-top foam boards in this volume range are ideal first boards.
Why do advanced surfers ride low-volume boards?
Lower volume makes a board more responsive, easier to duck-dive under waves, and better for steep, powerful waves and high-performance turns. The trade-off is that low-volume boards are much harder to paddle and catch waves on, requiring the paddle fitness and wave-reading skill that advanced surfers have developed.