What size surfboard Should a 12 year old have?

Teenagers may need a larger board (7-9 feet in length) based on their height and weight so the surfboard provides enough bouyancy and stability to help them catch waves.

What size surfboard Should a 13 year old?

Age: 13-18 Surfing anything from 6’8 to 7’2” is ideal, a wider base. Using a slick bottom makes it easy to surf white water. Finding a beginner surfboard for anyone in their teens comes down to weight and height. Mini Mals and fun boards are the common suggestion.

What surfboard should a beginner buy?

A good rule of thumb is to opt for a 7’0″ beginner’s board if you weigh under 70 kilograms, a 7’6″ if you weigh 70-90kg, and an 8’0″ if you weigh over 90kg, says Harry Mann. The volume of foam in the board is measured in litres. When you’re starting out, the more foam the better.

What size surfboard does a 10 year old need?

Small children (approximately ages 5-10 years old) will do best with a soft board that is 4-6 foot in size. For taller/larger kids (also kids 10+ years old) who are just starting out in surfing, a 7-8 foot board will be the most suitable option.

What size surfboard does my child need?

KIDS SURFBOARD SIZE GUIDE

Surfboards for Kids
Surfer’s Weight	Softboard	Fish Surfboard
30 – 40 kg	5’8″ – 6’2″	5’8″ – 6’2″
40 – 50 kg	6’2″ – 7’0″	6’2″ – 6’6″
50 – 60 kg	7’0″	6’6″ – 6’10”

What height surfboard should I get?

A good place to start is going to be 12″-24″ taller than yourself but will vary by the shape and style of surfboard. Fish- Proper fish size is typically 2-4″ shorter than your shortboard. Shortboard- I usually recommend going 2-6″ taller than yourself. But this depends on the size of waves you’ll be surfing it in.