Kids Surfboards
Thurso Surf kids surfboards are sized and designed for younger surfers — lighter, more buoyant, and with soft foam decks that reduce the risk of injury during wipeouts. Suitable from age 7 and up depending on size. Leash included. Browse beginner surfboards or soft top surfboards.
Frequently Asked Questions
It really depends on your skill level, weight, and the type of waves you want to surf. Beginners would benefit from a longboard as they offer more stability and easy paddling. Advanced surfers can go for shortboards to get better maneuverability.
Surfing is safe for children if they are supervised by an adult or instructor, wearing proper safety gear, knows basic swimming skills and are surfing in safe, shallow, and calm waters.
Shortboard: performance-focused; quick turns and fast maneuversLongboard: stable, great for beginners and classic style surfingFish: wider and shorter, great for smaller, slower wavesSoft top: foam board, ideal for learning and safetyHard: epoxy board, responsive and great for cold waters
Yes, fins provide stability, direction, and control. Surfboards can have various fin setups such as single fin, twin fin, etc.
If your kid can paddle and catch waves on their own, it might be time for an upgrade. Especially if your child shows interest and confidence in maneuvering or they are consistently riding more waves.
Keep longboards, soft tops and fish boards on smaller waves. You can challenge those bigger waves with shortboards.
Children's surfboard size depends on their height, weight, and ability. A 5'6-6ft soft top suits kids aged 8-12 at average size. Taller or heavier teens may need a 7ft board. Always choose the more buoyant option — kids benefit more from extra float than from a 'cool' shorter board.
Most children can start learning the basics from age 6-7 with supervision in very small waves. Formal lessons are recommended for young beginners. The key factors are confidence in the water, ability to swim, and physical strength to pop up on the board — this varies significantly by child.
Always soft top for children. Soft foam decks are significantly safer during wipeouts — impacts are cushioned rather than hard. Kids fall more frequently while learning, so the safety margin matters. Graduate to a hard epoxy board only once they are competent surfers, typically in their mid-teens.
Your child is ready to downsize when they can consistently catch green waves, control their speed through turns, and ride confidently to the shoulder. This typically takes 1-3 seasons of regular surfing. Avoid rushing the progression — riding a slightly bigger board never hurts a developing surfer.