Best Beginner Surfboards | Mick Fanning 2026 Softboard Guide
Posted by Thomas Stephenson posted on March 18, 2026
BOARD TALKS WITH LUKE STEDMAN
"Are you starting your surfing journey?
You might want to take a board that's going to be helpful to allow you to get to your feet as quickly as possible.
When you're learning to surf, choosing the right board makes all the difference. A board with plenty of stability and volume helps you paddle easier, catch waves earlier, and get comfortable standing up.
If you're a grom just getting started, boards like the Even Flow and the Little Marley are perfect. They're perfect little weapons to get you to your feet. They're fun, forgiving, and designed to help younger surfers build confidence in the water.
If you're a little bit bigger like me, the Beastie is the perfect board to get started on."
The Supersoft Beastie... our best ever selling soft top surfboard and a favourite amongst beginners learning to surf. The Beastie is a super easy, super stable funboard with plenty loads of volume, making it easy to paddle and great for catching plenty of waves while you're learning. Wrapped in a soft shell, the soft deck is forgiving and durable, with an easy-to-carry handle they’re built for simplicity and performance to maximise your surfing progression.
Whether you're catching your very first wave or building confidence in the lineup, boards like the Beastie Supersoft will help you learn faster and have more fun along the way. Watch Luke Stedman break down the best tips for beginner surfers below.
Best Beginner Surfboards | Mick Fanning 2026 Softboard Guide
BOARD TALKS WITH LUKE STEDMAN
"Are you starting your surfing journey?
You might want to take a board that's going to be helpful to allow you to get to your feet as quickly as possible.
When you're learning to surf, choosing the right board makes all the difference. A board with plenty of stability and volume helps you paddle easier, catch waves earlier, and get comfortable standing up.
If you're a grom just getting started, boards like the Even Flow and the Little Marley are perfect. They're perfect little weapons to get you to your feet. They're fun, forgiving, and designed to help younger surfers build confidence in the water.
If you're a little bit bigger like me, the Beastie is the perfect board to get started on."
The Supersoft Beastie... our best ever selling soft top surfboard and a favourite amongst beginners learning to surf. The Beastie is a super easy, super stable funboard with plenty loads of volume, making it easy to paddle and great for catching plenty of waves while you're learning. Wrapped in a soft shell, the soft deck is forgiving and durable, with an easy-to-carry handle they’re built for simplicity and performance to maximise your surfing progression.
Whether you're catching your very first wave or building confidence in the lineup, boards like the Beastie Supersoft will help you learn faster and have more fun along the way. Watch Luke Stedman break down the best tips for beginner surfers below.