Best Groveler Surfboard Reviews

The Catch Surf Beater is easily one of the most popular grovelers on the market right, if not the most popular groveler of all time. It comes in both 48 and 54-inch designs and is built for total fun. Don’t underestimate it though, as it performs pretty well. The high-performance fin system gives you tons of curve and drive. You’ll have an absolute blast on those lazy surf days.

Some of the most noticeable things about Catch Surfboards are their funky, custom-colored designs and graphics. They've gone far to make their boards stick out and the styles are truly one-of-a-kind. In terms of durability, you get a lightweight, water-resistant, dual-composite core with two maple-ply wood stringers. Pair that with the high-density bottom and you have one of the stiffest groveler boards in existence.

Their new model is equipped with incredible Pro model keel fins for serious riding. You’ll never miss a day in the water with the Catch Surf Beater.

The Kona Surf Co. Jersey Jack Groveler is a perfect board for those that are seeking the ultimate stability. It's packed with tons of volume to help provide you with balance throughout your sessions. The wide point on the board is also pushed forward to help stabilize while the squash tail helps to anchor the board to the face.

The bottom contour is unique, as it includes a single to double concave that finishes out with a vee contour in the back. Add the fact that the tail is a bit tucked in the back and you get far better performance without it interfering with the board’s stability. The Jersey Jack Groveler is made with a durable PU blank and epoxy resin using high-grade laminating techniques so that you never need to worry about a broken or delaminated board.

Altogether, you get the board, three two-tab Nylon fins from Kona, and a leash with a double-padded ankle strap and stainless steel double swivel.

The Boardworks Froth Soft-Top Groveler is one of the best groveler surfboards for beginners and kids alike. It’s incredibly stable thanks to the added surface area and volume, giving you a bit of help when it comes to paddling and popping up. One great thing that makes this board perfect for kids is that it is very lightweight, yet also durable. Your little ones will be able to carry it down to the water with ease and then surf without worrying about their board getting busted up in heavier waves.

The soft EVA outer skin and full-glassed EPS foam core adds to the overall durability and give this board some serious cred in terms of design. It's no wonder why magazines have referred to this board as "game-changing". The HDPE slick bottom is made to be rigid, perfect for picking up the most speed possible in small conditions. It comes complete with Futures fins and fin boxes, meaning you can switch out your fins if you choose!

Out of all of the grovelers on our list, this one handles the smallest of surf the best. That is all thanks to the rounded nose and pushed-forward wide point that handles slop with charm and finesse. The low rocker profile makes it very easy to paddle too. Beginner surfers will dig the low rounded nose, which helps to lessen the possibility of pearling on steeper waves. The bottom contours are flat in the entry and move to a single concave. This design helps to redirect the water better so that you get better lift from the wave energy.

In terms of the construction, this board uses a PU blank and an Epoxy resin with the high-grade lamination techniques that Kona is known for. Essentially, you get a reliable surfboard that you can take anywhere without fear of breakage. Altogether, you get the board, three two-tab nylon fins from Kona, and a double-padded ankle strap leash with a stainless steel double-swivel for extra durability.

Just because grovelers are made for fun in small surf doesn’t mean that they need to lack performance. The team over at South Bay Board Co. made the Razzo with hybrid performance features to prove just that. While it is also a beginner-friendly board in many ways, the squash tail, thin rails, and slight nose-tail rocker, help to provide that shortboard-like performance.

The added volume in the board helps to make wave entry a bit easier. You'll be flying down lines in no time. In terms of construction, SBBC added real bamboo layers to the board to increase durability. The resin, hard-bottom deck comes complete with FCS fin boxes so that you have more choice and versatility in the way you surf. The rails are hand-tapered, giving you far more cut than other grovelers so that you can maneuver and turn with ease.

Lastly, and one of the more unique things about this board, they added a fingerprint texture IXPE foam top deck that works like grip tape, allowing you to surf without need for wax.