Best shortboards for medium waves

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

Shortboards trade paddle power and glide for sensitivity and tight, vertical turns.

Top 20 of 39 qualifying models

  1. 1
    Shortie Squash by Chilli Surfboards

    Shortie Squash

    Chilli Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeChest → Head-high
    SkillIntermediate → Advanced
  2. 2
    White Ferrari by ACSOD Surfboards

    White Ferrari

    ACSOD Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeChest → Head-high
    SkillAdvanced
  3. 3
    2000 by ACSOD Surfboards

    2000

    ACSOD Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
  4. 4
    Alohaxwood B-A by Aloha

    Alohaxwood B-A

    Aloha

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  5. 5
    Alohaxwood B-a Shadow Force by Aloha

    Alohaxwood B-a Shadow Force

    Aloha

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  6. 6
    BWK by Tyler Warren

    BWK

    Tyler Warren

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeChest → Overhead
  7. 7
    Dharma Mod by Bing Surfboards

    Dharma Mod

    Bing Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  8. 8
    FRK+ by Firewire Surfboards

    FRK+

    Firewire Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
    SkillIntermediate → Expert
  9. 9
    FRK+ by Slater Designs

    FRK+

    Slater Designs

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
    SkillIntermediate → Expert
  10. 10
    Genesis 1:1 by Aipa Surfboards

    Genesis 1:1

    Aipa Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  11. 11
    Girabbit by Channel Islands Surfboards

    Girabbit

    Channel Islands Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  12. 12
    One Wing Dove by Carrozza Surfboards

    One Wing Dove

    Carrozza Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
    SkillExpert
  13. 13
    P.O.P by TwinsBros Surfboards

    P.O.P

    TwinsBros Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
  14. 14
    Shadow by Pyzel Surfboards

    Shadow

    Pyzel Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate → Hollow / powerful
    SkillIntermediate → Advanced
  15. 15
    Surfer Rosa by Chris Christenson

    Surfer Rosa

    Chris Christenson

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
  16. 16
    Suspended Particle by Misfit Shapes

    Suspended Particle

    Misfit Shapes

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerSoft / mushy
  17. 17
    The Seed by Tyler Warren

    The Seed

    Tyler Warren

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate → Hollow / powerful
  18. 18
    The Standard Issue by Bessell Surfboards

    The Standard Issue

    Bessell Surfboards

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Head-high
    Wave powerModerate
  19. 19
    Truster Fish by Tyler Warren

    Truster Fish

    Tyler Warren

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeChest → Overhead
  20. 20
    3M by Surfboards by Todd Pinder

    3M

    Surfboards by Todd Pinder

    Shortboard

    Wave sizeWaist → Overhead
    Wave powerModerate

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