Best longboards for medium waves

Chest- to head-high is where a board has to do everything: paddle in, hold speed and still turn. These longboards are rated for that window.

Longboards — nine feet and up — catch waves early and reward trim, glide and footwork.

Top 20 of 23 qualifying models

  1. 1
    Happy Hippo Y27 by Roberto Ricci Designs

    Happy Hippo Y27

    Roberto Ricci Designs

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
  2. 2
    Neo by Surfboards by Todd Pinder

    Neo

    Surfboards by Todd Pinder

    Longboard

    Wave sizeChest → Overhead
  3. 3
    Noserider by Harbour Surfboards

    Noserider

    Harbour Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  4. 4
    Silver Spoon by Bing Surfboards

    Silver Spoon

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  5. 5
    Silverspoon by Bing Surfboards

    Silverspoon

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  6. 6
    Taylor Jensen Hull Rider by Firewire Surfboards

    Taylor Jensen Hull Rider

    Firewire Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  7. 7
    Taylor Jensen Pro V by Firewire Surfboards

    Taylor Jensen Pro V

    Firewire Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerSoft → Moderate
  8. 8
    The Perfecto Designed by Floyd Smith by G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

    The Perfecto Designed by Floyd Smith

    G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    SkillIntermediate → Advanced
  9. 9
    Tradesman by Chris Christenson

    Tradesman

    Chris Christenson

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
  10. 10
    All- Arounder by Tyler Warren

    All- Arounder

    Tyler Warren

    Longboard

    Wave sizeHead-high
  11. 11
    Bn Lightweight by Bing Surfboards

    Bn Lightweight

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeChest-high
  12. 12
    David Edwards by Tyler Warren

    David Edwards

    Tyler Warren

    Longboard

    Wave sizeHead-high
  13. 13
    Lovebird by Bing Surfboards

    Lovebird

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeHead-high
  14. 14
    NoseRider by Andreini Surfboards

    NoseRider

    Andreini Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeChest-high
  15. 15
    Pintail Lightweight Type 2 by Bing Surfboards

    Pintail Lightweight Type 2

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeHead-high
  16. 16
    Pintail Lightweight Type Ii by Bing Surfboards

    Pintail Lightweight Type Ii

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeHead-high
  17. 17
    Pintail Type 2 by Bing Surfboards

    Pintail Type 2

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeHead-high
  18. 18
    Pocket Kinife by Bing Surfboards

    Pocket Kinife

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Head-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  19. 19
    Pocket Knife by Bing Surfboards

    Pocket Knife

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Head-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  20. 20
    Sol - Glider by Zen Surfboards

    Sol - Glider

    Zen Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Head-high

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