10 Epic Small Wave Surfboards For Your Quiver 🏄‍♂️ (Summer Surfboard Guide) | Stoked For Travel

Looking for an epic small wave surfboard to make the most of the summer waves?
Well here are 10 epic options you should consider adding to your quiver.
From fishes and twin fins to midlengths, all perfect for the thigh to shoulder high range!
When it comes to small wave surfboards there are plenty of option out there on the market to help you make the most of smaller, mushy conditions - particularly over the summer months.
Flatter rocker, extra volume and plenty of foam under the chest all add up to extra paddle power and summer wave performance.
But with so many small wave surfboards to choose from, which should you add to your quiver?
Here are 10 of my favourite summer surfboards - cover all shapes, sizes and fin setups, so you can choose the best one for your style, waves and preference!
Any extra options you’d add to the mix? Add them in the comments!
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Chapters:
0:00 Small Wave Surfboard Guide
0:12 Intro
0:57 What Makes A good Small Wave Board?
2:24 Lost Evil Twin
3:05 DHD Mini Twin 2
3:34 Firewire Seaside
4:09 Puddle Jumper HP
4:37 Firewire Go Fish
5:03 DHD Phoenix
5:35 Hypto Krypto Twin
6:13 McTavish Butterball
6:30 Firewire Dominator 2
7:06 Midlength Surfboards
7:34 Useful Links
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[@StokedForTravel]

⬇ Check out my full Small Wave Surfboard Guide here ⬇ www.stokedfortravel.com/best-surfboard-for-small-waves/

[@stokedsurfadventures]

Some really fun boards in there! Puddle Jumper HP is always a win for us in small conditions

[@StokedForTravel]

Good choice! 🤙

[@shannonyoung3465]

Great episode! I live on the East Coast of Florida, about 10 minutes South of Cocoa Beach. Waves are usually small & mushy during the summer months here. So small weak waves are frequent. I’m 5’6 & weigh 175 or 79 kg’s… I’ve got a 5’2 Twin Fin mini-Simmons I ride the Noel Salas HP Keels in it & it’s super fun! Have a 5’3 Firewire Baked Potato, that I ride medium AMll’s in it. But my 2 go to board’s are, my 5’5 Firewire Chumlee & I ride the MR 2+1’s in 99% of the time & it goes mental! Also have a 5’5 Firewire Seaside, I ride AMll mediums & large AM AirCore’s in the rears & it’s insane! Great list!

[@StokedForTravel]

Thanks for sharing Shannon - good mix of boards and setups you’ve got there! I used to have a Chumlee actually and totally forgot to include it, sooooo much fun! Need to find one again and try that fin setup! 🤙

[@jakesboardreviews]

Thanks for this Chris, need these type of videos mate 👍

[@StokedForTravel]

Cheers bro! Need to get some twin fins in your quiver 😜

[@offlineaccount9974]

great Video Bro!! Thanks 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@StokedForTravel]

glad you enjoyed it! Which one are you adding to the quiver?

[@diegoonwheels]

Would you make a video of the DHD mini twin 2? Very curious about that one. Btw, always watch your videos! Great channel! ✌🏾

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked you’re liking the channel! Indeed a Mini Twin 2 videos is on the to do list 😊

[@sdfsdfsdfsdf7214]

How’s it going! I am going from a foam top to a grovel board down here in Florida I was wondering if you’ve ever heard of the Chili Churro, and if you would recommend it at all? I was going with that until I saw the mayhem board you had at number 1!

[@StokedForTravel]

Personally I’d say if you’re transitioning across from a foamie, the Puddle Jumper HP would be the best move. The Churro is a good board, but in terms of where you’re at with your progression the PJHP is going to help you move forward that much easier 🤙

[@archierobinson2854]

i have a 6ft glazer from firewire and it works rlly well as a small wave board, very wide and thick!

[@StokedForTravel]

Interesting! I wasn’t so keen on the glazer - but if you like that one I think you’ll love the mashup as well!

[@archierobinson2854]

@@StokedForTravel Its my only board and I think it holds well, has more than enough speed and carves nice. Looking to get another board soon, thought on the Pyzel Gremlin?

[@StokedForTravel]

@@archierobinson2854 stoked to hear you're enjoying it! Personally I'd recommend the Phantom over the Gremlin - but it really depends what surf you're aiming for

[@lasse4854]

Thanks again for the great video! I was wondering if you can compare the Hypto twin to the JS Black baron 2.0 and/or 2.1. what’s the differences and the behavior in smaller waves. Thanks

[@StokedForTravel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Unfortunately I’ve not tested out the JS BB yet so I can’t compare them yet ☹️

[@lasse4854]

Ok thanks for your reply! I am just about to order the HK twin but I can’t decide between the 5‘8 and 5‘9. For the past 6 years I am on the traditional Hypto krypto 5‘8 with 31 L. I know they say you should get the same as the original HK but especially for some smaller days or with many mid length surfers in the water maybe some extra volume is not bad 😅 to increase wavecount. But I am afraid at the same time to lose some speed and fun going bigger. As you have surfed it, can you advise if you think a bit bigger or smaller is the right choice? (I am intermediate surfer with 1.80 and 78kg)

[@RussoNeto]

I'm unsure between the Phoenix ​​and PJHP, could you tell me the pros and cons of each one? Nice video!

[@StokedForTravel]

Oooooo tough call! Personally I think I’d favour the PJHP if you’re using it for waves under head high 🤙

[@RussoNeto]

@@StokedForTravel appreciate it, man! 🤙

[@jezlucas3878]

Thank you

[@StokedForTravel]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🤙

[@samleary5657]

Great video - I have owned a 6' seaside loved it but alot of work paddling as Im in my 50's and bigger. How does the HK twin compare to the TOO Fish and Seaside? Thanks!

[@StokedForTravel]

Stoked to hear you love the seaside Sam! HK Twin is heaps of fun, but I would say the paddle power on it isn’t quite as good as the Too Fish or Seaside. If you’re wanting some easier paddling then a mid length might be well worth testing out, something like the Moe could be a great fit 🤙

[@ryando1661]

surfing mostly retro fishes. Would you choose fishbeard or dhd phoenix for a new board?

[@StokedForTravel]

Hmmmmm I guess that depends whether you want something completely different (like the Phoenix) or keep things fishy with the Fishbeard. If you’re adding to the quiver rather than replacing I’d say Phoenix would be a fun addition 🤙

[@nocommercialschannel2007]

I’ve skateboarded since the 80s doing tricks and am finally at the age of trying small wave surfing. I went on the websight to buy the Seaside surfboard u talked about but know nothing about surfing and am not sure what size board to buy. I am about six feet tall. Any advice on what size I should order?? There were about ten different size options. Thanks

[@StokedForTravel]

It’ll really come down to a few things, including surf experience, height and weight - let me know and I can let you know which size should work well for you 🤙

[@alanhart6407]

What size did you go with on your new seaside?

[@StokedForTravel]

I've gone with the 5'8 again - was thinking of going smaller, but wanted it for smaller waves, so kept the extra volume

[@romanivanov2589]

No Chumlee ?:)

[@StokedForTravel]

I would’ve included it (such a fun board!) but they’re super hard to get hold of now unfortunately!

[@CarlosPeralta_UK]

I’m surprised Mash-up (FireWire) didn’t make the cut

[@StokedForTravel]

It actually wasn’t out when I put this edit together - certainly an epic addition to the list though and my new go to! 🤙

[@rctrix9063]

This is a bit of an elitist selection. There are a lot of other brands out there that make much more affordable and maybe better groveler designs. Expensive brands don't mean better boards. Most people over estimate the surfing skills and buy boards that are unsuitable to abilities. Also the standard thruster aka performance board is actually easier to ride than many of the hybrid shapes. So just try a board like a Modern Highline or Carbon Jet, you may find more control is better than more speed. 😉

[@StokedForTravel]

I wouldn’t really say elitist, but I wanted to include a range of brands that are available across the globe in most surf shops. Plenty of other awesome options out there too, so thanks for sharing some of them 😊