Wave Pool Surfboards are different-Why?
Wave pools have revolutionized the surfing world by offering consistent, man-made waves far from the ocean, but the nature of these artificial waves demands a different approach—especially when it comes to choosing the right Wave Pool surfboards. Unlike ocean waves, wave pool water is typically fresh water therefor has less buoyancy than sea water, lacks natural currents, and produces shorter, more mechanical rides. These characteristics make traditional ocean boards less effective, as they are designed for the energy and unpredictability of natural swells. 
To maximize performance a wave pool, surfboard has added volume, flatter rocker, and increased maneuverability to better match the wave’s uniform shape and limited power. From high-performance shortboards with extra buoyancy to hybrid fish shapes and soft tops, selecting the right board can drastically enhance your experience and unlock the full potential of the wave pool environment.
Wave Pool Board Features
These boards typically feature a flatter rocker (the curve of the board from nose to tail), which helps maintain speed across the often weaker and shorter waves found in pools. They also tend to have extra volume—thicker and wider dimensions—to enhance buoyancy and paddle power, making it easier to catch the precisely timed waves. Many wave pool boards use durable materials to withstand repeated contact with pool walls or concrete bottoms. Additionally, the tail shapes are often refined for tight turns and quick transitions, aligning with the predictable nature of wave pool surfing. Altogether, these features help riders get the most out of each ride, ensuring fast acceleration, easy maneuvering, and smooth flow through artificial sections.
Recommended Boards for Wave Pools
The Weemal For the Beginner
More than just another Minimal the Weemal surfboard has much more features to help you progress. The way this board is designed makes it perfect for learning to surf in a wave pool or at your local beach break. The Weemal even comes in Kids sizes so your grom can learn with confidence while they have fun.. Weemal
The Mini Longboard for fun rides
Packed full of volume and really easy to ride this little Longboard looks and feels just like a bigger Log, but the shorter length makes it ideal for Wave Pool surfing. On a Turns setting you can glide this board down the line and get some cheater noserides without having to deal with a large board. The nice Pintail Shape allows you to cruise from rail to rail while the low rocker makes sure you won’t miss any waves. Mini Longboard
The Outlaw Hybrid Fish
The Outlaw is Half Fish and Half Shortboard this means it has the speed and early ave catching ability of a Fish added together with the performance of a shortboard. It features a Performance tail, Simple single concave and nice and short to ride. As an EPS construction custom order it could be as close as you will get to the perfect Artificial wave riding surfboard. Outlaw Hybrid
The Atom Shortboard
The Atom is a short compact shortboard, ideal for Wave Pools that holds a lot of extra volume through the shape, it also features a double concave bottom for extra lift and speed helping the board deal with the lack of water buoyancy. As a custom order i have made a few EPS versions of the Atom with an Eco Hemp skin for a tough but light construction, some have even had a Cork deck so you don’t need to use wax in the Wave pool. Atom Shortboard
The Squad 2
Probably one of the best and most versatile surfboards on the planet the Squad 2 will effeminately make your day at a wave pool. Amazing fun under foot the Squad 2 excels in small waves and slack conditions just like low density wave pool weaves. Squad 2 Hybrid
The Wave Pool Punk
Available through us or in stock at our Surf Shop Surf Punk, This Surfboard is designed specifically to be ridden in small surf or at Artificial waves like Lost Shore. It has light weight EPS construction, loads of volume, features to enhance the ride on low density waves and is available as a custom order from 5ft4″ to 6ft6″. Surf Punk Surfboards Range
This is just a few of the many surfboards we make that would suit this type of wave, get in touch if you want to order a Custom Wave Pool Surfboard 07789764475.We always have a stock of surfboards that would suit a Wave Pool in our Surf Store Surf Punk just follow the link Surf Shop
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