Best longboards for punchy waves

Steep, punchy and hollow waves need rocker, rail and control. These longboards are rated for powerful surf rather than gentle rollers.

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

7 models

  1. 1
    Sidewinder by Bing Surfboards

    Sidewinder

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave powerModerate → Hollow / powerful
    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
  2. 2
    Big Brother Sting by Aipa Surfboards

    Big Brother Sting

    Aipa Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave powerHollow / powerful
    Wave sizeKnee → Double-overhead+
  3. 3
    In The Pink by Donald Takayama

    In The Pink

    Donald Takayama

    Longboard

    Wave powerHollow / powerful
    Wave sizeOverhead
  4. 4
    Longboard Lineup by Roger Hinds Surfboards

    Longboard Lineup

    Roger Hinds Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave powerHollow / powerful
    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
  5. 5
    Nausea by Dead Kooks Surfboards

    Nausea

    Dead Kooks Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave powerHollow / powerful
    SkillAdvanced
  6. 6
    Swamis Log by Ryan Burch Surfboards

    Swamis Log

    Ryan Burch Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave powerPunchy
  7. 7
    The Diablo Model by Rawson Surfboards

    The Diablo Model

    Rawson Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave powerHollow / powerful

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