Catch Surf Surfboards buying guide
Catch Surf makes soft top surfboards that are genuinely good to surf — not just safe for beginners. Their boards are ridden in the lineup by experienced surfers who want maximum fun and zero stress, by learners who want forgiveness and stability, and by pros on off-days who just want to catch a lot of waves. Every Catch Surf board comes with fins already installed.
Catch Surf model guide
TheOdysea Logis Catch Surf's flagship shape and the majority of our Catch Surf inventory. A longboard-style soft top available in 7'0", 8'0", and 9'0" with a thruster fin setup. Stable, easy to paddle, and fun across a wide range of surf. The right choice for beginners, kids, casual summer surfers, and anyone who wants maximum wave count with zero ding stress.
TheLost RNFis the Catch Surf collaboration with Lost Surfboards — a soft top version of the classic RNF fish shape. Shorter and more performance-oriented than the Log. Good for experienced surfers who want a soft top with actual fish-inspired performance.
TheCrowd Killeris a longer, higher-volume soft top designed for crowded lineups and maximum paddling. The Plank is a traditional longboard-style soft top with a single fin. The Beater is a short, stubby twin-fin shape for experienced surfers who want something unusual and fun.
Catch Surf vs Wavestorm — what is the difference?
Both are soft tops, but they are positioned differently. Wavestorm is the most affordable soft top on the market — proven design, low price, widely available. Catch Surf is a premium soft top brand with more performance-oriented shapes, better construction quality, and more model variety. For a first board on a tight budget, Wavestorm. For a soft top you will still enjoy surfing after you improve, Catch Surf. BrowseWavestormto compare.
Who is Catch Surf for?
Complete beginners learning to surf — the Log in 8'0" or 9'0" is one of the best first boards available. Kids and families sharing a board at the beach. Experienced surfers who want a fun, low-maintenance second board for crowded summer days. Surfers who want to try a fish or longboard shape without the ding risk of a hard board.
What do you need with a Catch Surf board?
Fins are included on every Catch Surf board. You need a leash and wax. A 7' or 8' leash for most Log sizes. Browsemidlength leashesorlongboard leashes. For wax, seewax and repair.
Catch Surf FAQ
Do Catch Surf boards come with fins?
Yes — all Catch Surf boards come with fins installed. You just need a leash and wax.
Are Catch Surf boards good for beginners?
Yes — especially the Odysea Log in 8'0" or 9'0". One of the best beginner boards available. ReadA Guide to Buying Your First Surfboard.
Can experienced surfers ride Catch Surf boards?
Absolutely. Catch Surf boards are genuinely fun for surfers of all levels. Many experienced surfers keep one in the quiver for crowded summer sessions and fun small-wave days.
