Best longboards for small waves

Small days are most days. These longboards are rated for ankle- to waist-high surf, where volume, flat rocker and a forgiving outline keep you planing between sections.

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

19 models

  1. 1
    Derringer by Bing Surfboards

    Derringer

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillAdvanced
  2. 2
    Derringer Pin by Bing Surfboards

    Derringer Pin

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillAdvanced
  3. 3
    Glider by Dead Kooks Surfboards

    Glider

    Dead Kooks Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
  4. 4
    Longboard Lineup by Roger Hinds Surfboards

    Longboard Lineup

    Roger Hinds Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    Wave powerHollow / powerful
  5. 5
    MF X Laura Enever Sugar Glider by Aloha

    MF X Laura Enever Sugar Glider

    Aloha

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  6. 6
    MF X Laura Enever Sugar Glider Super Soft - Pink Clay by Aloha

    MF X Laura Enever Sugar Glider Super Soft - Pink Clay

    Aloha

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  7. 7
    MF X Laura Sugar Glider by Aloha

    MF X Laura Sugar Glider

    Aloha

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  8. 8
    MF X Laura Sugar Glider Super Soft - Mint by Aloha

    MF X Laura Sugar Glider Super Soft - Mint

    Aloha

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  9. 9
    MF X Laura Sugar Glider Super Soft - Sky/Violet by Aloha

    MF X Laura Sugar Glider Super Soft - Sky/Violet

    Aloha

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  10. 10
    Prince Kūhiō (DT glider) by Donald Takayama

    Prince Kūhiō (DT glider)

    Donald Takayama

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
  11. 11
    Prince Kūhiō (DT glider) by Hawaiian Pro Designs

    Prince Kūhiō (DT glider)

    Hawaiian Pro Designs

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
  12. 12
    Sidewinder by Bing Surfboards

    Sidewinder

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
    Wave powerModerate → Hollow / powerful
  13. 13
    The Magic Glider by G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

    The Magic Glider

    G&S Surfboards & Skateboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Waist-high
  14. 14
    Pocket Kinife by Bing Surfboards

    Pocket Kinife

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Head-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  15. 15
    Pocket Knife by Bing Surfboards

    Pocket Knife

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Head-high
    SkillBeginner → Expert
  16. 16
    Sol - Glider by Zen Surfboards

    Sol - Glider

    Zen Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee → Head-high
  17. 17
    Feral Pig by Bing Surfboards

    Feral Pig

    Bing Surfboards

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee-high
  18. 18

    The Glider

    Gerry Lopez

    Longboard

    Wave sizeKnee-high
  19. 19
    Salinas by Tyler Warren

    Salinas

    Tyler Warren

    Longboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Chest-high

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