How to Wax a New Surfboard

In this short guide, we will explain to you how to wax a new surfboard. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer who needs a refresher this information will be helpful.

Surfboards have a hard and slippery surface, which is why wax is needed. The sticky and tacky texture of the wax provides the necessary grip to keep your feet on the surfboard.

Before waxing your surfboard a few things need to be done:

Clean your surfboard

Even though it is a new board, it is important to clean it before applying the wax. You can simply use a soft cloth and some glass cleaner spray to remove any dust. This will help the surf wax to stick better to the board.

Choose the right surf wax type

There are several different types of waxes and you need to apply two kinds of wax – a base coat and a top coat.

A base coat is harder than the regular top coat and provides a solid base and is meant to be a primary layer that your topcoat can stick to.

The top coat wax depends on the water temperature. As a rule of thumb, the warmer the water the harder the surf wax needs to be.

Now you are ready to wax your new surfboard. Simply follow the steps below.

1. Apply your base coat in a thin layer. Base coat surfboard wax is harder, making the application a little more challenging, so be sure to push down firmly on the wax to ensure that it is applied to the board.

2. Apply medium pressure as you rub the wax corner onto the board in diagonal lines. Continue drawing diagonal lines until the board has been coated on most sides.

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3. Once you are done, repeat the same process by crossing over the lines you have already made at 90 degrees. This will create a grid pattern.

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4. Repeat until there is enough base coat wax on the entire board.

5. Once you have a grid pattern, make tiny circles with the wax within the grid pattern to create bumps.

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6. As a last step, apply your temperature specific top coat consistently on the board.

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You are now ready to test out your new board on the water! This waxing process will last you a few surfs before you have to reapply a new top coat and the base coat should last a few months.

References:

https://surfershype.com/waxing-new-surfboard

https://thesurfblog.com/how-to-wax-a-surfboard

https://www.circle-one.co.uk/blog/how-to/how-to-wax-your-surfboard/