Choosing the right surfboard
Choosing the right surfboard is one of the most important purchasing decisions you'll ever make when it comes to surfing.
Whether you're a complete beginner learning to surf, beginner intermediate or ready to break out in the pro scene. Understanding the fundamentals
behind board design, sizing and shape is important.
The engineering that goes behind board design is invaluable information. You'll never truly know what a board suited for you really feels like. Choosing the right surfboard comes down to your surfing skill, different surf conditions and types of waves.
Here is a table showing the best surfboard thickness and width for your weight
Surfing less than 2 days per week:
| Surfer Weight (lbs) | Surfer Weight (kg) | Surfboard Length | Surfboard Width | Surfboard Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-140 | 45.4-63.5 | 6'2″-6'4″ | 18¾″-19¼″ | 2¼″-23/8″ |
| 140-160 | 63.5-72.6 | 6'4″-6'8″ | 19″-20″ | 23/8″-2½″ |
| 160-180 | 72.6-81.6 | 6'6″-6'10″ | 19½″-20½″ | 2½″-25/8″ |
| 180-200 | 81.6-90.7 | 6'10″-7'4″ | 20″-21½″ | 2¾″-3″ |
| 200 + | 90.7 + | 7'4″ + | 21½″-22½″ | 3″-3¼″ |
Surfing more than 2 days per week:
| Surfer Weight (lbs) | Surfer Weight (kg) | Surfboard Length | Surfboard Width | Surfboard Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100-140 | 45.4-63.5 | 6'0″-6'4″ | 18½″-19″ | 2¼″-23/8″ |
| 140-160 | 63.5-72.6 | 6'2″-6'6″ | 18¾″-19¼″ | 23/8″-2½″ |
| 160-180 | 72.6-81.6 | 6'4″-6'8″ | 19″-19¾″ | 2½″-25/8″ |
| 180-200 | 81.6-90.7 | 6'8″-7'2″ | 19½″-20½″ | 25/8″-27/8″ |
| 200 + | 90.7 + | 7'2″ + | 20″-21½″ | 3″-3¼″ |
Here is a size guide for surfboards
