Fish Surfboards
Thurso Surf fish surfboards have a wide, twin-fin swallowtail shape that generates speed in smaller, mushier waves — the ideal shape for beach break conditions. Available in epoxy construction for a lightweight, high-performance ride. Leash included. Browse hard surfboards or all surfboards.
Frequently Asked Questions
A fish surfboard is a short, wide board with a swallowtail (twin-fin split tail) shape. The wide nose and tail give extra volume for paddling power, while the twin-fin setup generates speed and a loose, flowing feel. Fish boards are specifically designed for small to medium, mushy beach break waves.
Fish boards suit intermediate surfers comfortable riding green waves who want a fun, high-performance option in smaller surf (1-4ft). The extra width makes them more forgiving than shortboards while still allowing snappy turns. They are not ideal for powerful, hollow waves where a narrower shortboard performs better.
Fish boards excel in small to medium, slower-breaking beach break waves — typical summer surf conditions. They generate speed in waves too small to drive a shortboard. Avoid heavy reef breaks and barrelling waves where a fish's wide outline becomes harder to control in critical sections.
A fish is wider, thicker, and has more volume than a shortboard of similar length. This makes it easier to paddle, faster in small waves, and more forgiving. A shortboard is thinner, more responsive in powerful surf, and requires more technique to ride. Most surfers own both for different conditions.
Fish boards typically use a twin-fin setup — two larger side fins with no centre fin. This creates a looser, skatey feel compared to a thruster. Thurso fish boards come with fins included. Fin size and template affect the board's feel significantly — smaller fins are looser, larger fins give more drive.