Wakesurf Board Size Chart

Ohana and Honu

Surf/Skim Board Size Chart

Pele

Shape

Different wakesurf board shapes affect performance, stability, and style on the water. Here’s a breakdown:

  • A rounded nose board provides smoother turns and a forgiving ride, ideal for beginners or those seeking a relaxed cruising style. A pointed or squared shaped board offers sharper cuts and faster maneuvers, perfect for advanced riders who want aggressive turns and tricks.
  • Wide boards deliver more stability and float while narrower boards allow for quicker edge-to-edge transitions and more responsive carving.
  • A flat rocker provides speed and stability, but can feel less agile, while an increased rocker (more curved) offers a looser, more playful ride with better performance on tricks but may reduce speed.
  • A squash tail shape helps the board be balanced between maneuverability and stability. A pin tail shape aids in tighter turns and smoother carving. Lastly, a fish tail shape enhances control in smaller waves with a looser feel.

Size

Generally, bigger boards offer more stability, which makes them ideal for beginners or bigger riders. Smaller boards allow for sharper turns and tricks, better for advanced riders or those smaller in size. If you are between sizes, think about your goals:

  • More stability and ease? Go larger.
  • More agility and control? Go smaller.

Style

Wakesurf boards generally fall into two main categories, surf style and skim style, each offering a unique ride and experience.

Surf Style:

  • Design: Thicker boards with more volume, similar to traditional surfboards.
  • Features: Typically have larger fins and more rocker (curve) for carving and stability.
  • Ride feel: Ideal for smooth, flowing turns and catching air. Provides a stable and forgiving ride, great for beginners and those who love carving.
  • Best for: Riders who want to emulate ocean surfing behind the boat.

Skim Style:

  • Design: Thinner, flatter boards with less volume and minimal rocker.
  • Features: Often feature smaller fins or no fins at all, for a loose, playful feel.
  • Ride feel: Perfect for spins, shuvits, and technical tricks. These boards are highly maneuverable but can feel less stable.
  • Best for: Advanced riders or anyone looking to master technical, skate-style moves.

    Overall, skim-style boards (shorter, thinner) are better for spins and tricks. Surf-style boards (longer, thicker) are better for cruising and carving. Check out our Pele that combines both of these features for a smooth transition from surf to skim and vice versa.

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