{"id":51915,"date":"2026-05-19T12:53:05","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:53:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?p=51915"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:53:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:53:05","slug":"what-surfboards-to-ride-when-the-waves-get-hollow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ndsurfboards.co.uk\/?p=51915","title":{"rendered":"What Surfboards to ride when the waves get Hollow?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Hollow<\/a>There\u2019s a certain moment every surfer waits for. The wind swings offshore, the tide lines up, and suddenly the wave face goes from playful to serious. The lip throws out, the takeoff gets steeper, and every section starts looking makeable \u2014 if you\u2019re on the right Surfboards for Hollow waves.<\/p>\n

Hollow waves demand commitment. They move faster, break harder, and expose weaknesses in both surfer and equipment. The wrong board will feel sticky, unstable, or impossible to control once the wave stands up. The right board gives you confidence to knife the drop, hold your rail, and drive through the barrel.<\/p>\n

At ND Surfboards<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, there are several shapes specifically designed to handle heavier surf and steep faces. Whether you\u2019re surfing punchy UK beach breaks, cold-water reefs, or chasing hollow waves abroad, these are the models worth looking at.<\/p>\n

The Piper \u2014 The Dedicated Step Up Surfboard for Hollow Waves<\/h2>\n

If your surfing revolves around steep winter swells and barrel sections, the Piper Step Up<\/span><\/strong><\/a> is the standout choice.<\/p>\n

The Piper surfboard is purpose-built for heavier hollow wave conditions. It features extra length for paddle power, a refined rounded pin tail for hold, and a single-to-double concave bottom that keeps the board fast without losing control. In hollow surf, those design elements matter. You need a board that can engage the rail instantly and stay locked in when the face gets critical.\"Performance<\/a><\/p>\n

ND Surfboards describes the Piper as ideal for \u201csurfboard for winter hollow waves, chasing bombs and traveling abroad,\u201d and that sums it up perfectly. (Custom Boards made for UK Surfers<\/a><\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

What makes the Piper particularly appealing is that it\u2019s not an oversized gun. It still surfs like a performance shortboard, just with the added confidence and hold required for serious waves. If your regular board starts feeling twitchy once the surf gets overhead and hollow, this is the natural step-up.<\/p>\n

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