Surfers never forget their first board. Beginner boards are key to surfing life, so it's important to make smart choices when you're riding the waves.

Beginner surfboards have special and unique features.

If you are learning to surf or introduce friends/relative to the sport of surfing, weight and height are the first variables to consider.

Flotation requires volume.

A good beginner surfboard has high buoyancy, so it is easy to "forgive" or tolerate mistakes and errors made by the surfer while maintaining balance.

Stringer technology was also added.

Novice surfers should purchase soft-top boards to help them catch as many waves as possible in the early whitewater stages.

Flotation is key

Despite being larger and heavier than traditional boards, novice surfers can paddle faster and quickly emerge on these stable boards.

A good foam surfboard will last forever. They range in size from 6' to 9'. An average adult should start surfing with an 8' or 9', while a child can learn with a 6'.

The bigger the board, the faster you can enjoy surfing.

Boards for beginners are quite affordable, and your first surfboard will always be useful, even after you reach intermediate surfing level - that's what a surf quiver is made of.

Alternatives to foam boards are pop-up boards made of molded plastic or very thick resin.

The best softtop/beginner surfboards for the 2022 season are:

Ecorepublic Board Co. | 8' foam surfboard

The 8' foam surfboard by Ecorepublic Co., is an 8-foot entry-level foam surfboard for riders weighing up to 180 pounds.

The package comes with a traction pad, a travel bag, customization pens, a thruster fin setup, and a leash.
Length: 8'
Width: 23''
Thickness: 3''
Volume: 74 liters

Surfer's Weight Range: up to 190 lbs (86 kgs)