Environmentally Friendly Surfboards 

Ride the Waves Responsibly with Eco Surfboards
Eco surfboards are redefining the way we ride — blending performance, innovation, and sustainability into every wave. Built with environmentally friendly materials such as recycled foam blanks, bio-based resins, and natural fibers like hemp and flax. These boards reduce the toxic footprint left by traditional surfboard production. Each eco surfboard is designed to deliver the same strength, flex, and responsiveness surfers love. Additionally helping protect the oceans and coastlines we cherish. As more surfers embrace conscious living, eco surfboards stand out as the perfect choice for those who want to surf sustainably and stay connected to the planet they love.

Pushing the Boundaries of Eco Surfboard Design
While it’s true that with all the carbon burned in transporting materials worldwide, creating a completely eco-friendly surfboard is nearly impossible, there’s still a lot we can do as surfers and surfboard manufacturers to reduce our impact on the environment. That’s why I’ve been experimenting with a variety of natural and recycled fibers — both new innovations and time-tested materials — to find the right balance between sustainability and performance. My goal is to craft eco surfboards that maintain the strength, flex, and responsiveness surfers expect, while significantly reducing each board’s overall carbon footprint.

Hemp Surfboards

The Power of Hemp in Sustainable Surfboard Design
Hemp has been used as a fiber for over 10,000 years and remains one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. As a fast-growing member of the cannabis family, hemp is stronger and more durable than cotton, requires far less water to cultivate, and thrives without chemical fertilizers or pesticides thanks to its natural resistance to pests.

When used as a cloth in surfboard construction, hemp wets out exceptionally well with resin. Its porous structure and impressive tensile strength make it one of the best natural fibers for creating eco surfboards that are both high-performing and environmentally friendly.

Cork Surfboard Deck Grip

Cork Decks: A Natural Alternative to Surf Wax
Another great way to reduce our environmental impact is by using an exposed cork deck instead of traditional surf wax. Cork, which has been used for centuries to seal wine bottles, comes from the buoyant bark of the evergreen oak tree. When applied to the deck of a surfboard, cork creates a naturally waterproof and buoyant surface that offers incredible grip when wet.

It’s also long-lasting, comfortable to lie on while paddling, and adds a unique organic aesthetic to the board. Compared to many other eco-friendly surfboard materials, cork is surprisingly affordable — and considering that a bar of surf wax costs around £2, a cork deck can quickly pay for itself while helping you surf more sustainably.

Eco Surfboard Performance

The Surprising Performance of Hemp Surfboards
What’s impressed me most about riding a hemp surfboard is its performance — it’s fantastic! By pairing a lightweight foam blank with modern vacuum-bagging techniques, you can craft a fast, responsive, and durable board that easily rivals, and often outlasts, a standard polyurethane surfboard.

Hemp brings a naturally smooth and forgiving flex that feels amazing underfoot. On a mid-range single fin, it draws out turns beautifully, while on a fish it’s buoyant and fast — allowing you to drop the volume yet still catch more waves. A hemp surfboard seems to glide effortlessly across flatter sections, keeping speed and flow through the wave and giving you more options and a longer, more connected ride.

Eco Surfboard Features

Eco Surfboards with All the Modern Features
As you can see from the photos, there’s no reason your eco surfboard can’t include all the latest features — from FCS II or Future fins to a leash plug or even a handcrafted hemp leash loop. I’ve also been experimenting with dyed hemp fabrics before glassing, giving you more color options beyond the classic natural look. The result? A tougher, lighter surfboard that performs beautifully — and no more wax required thanks to cork deck technology.

If you’re ready to create your own custom eco surfboard and explore ways to reduce your environmental impact without it costing the Earth, I’d love to chat.

📞 Call or message me on 07789 764475 to discuss your next board and start designing something truly sustainable and one-of-a-kind.

We do stock a few Eco Surfboards in our Surf Shop if you have a few minutes i would love you to take a look SURF PUNK