New Wave Blogs

While most surfers focus on their boards and wetsuits, an important accessory that often gets overlooked is a good surf hat.

Scorching NZ summers and epic swells mean long days in the water. While we all love chasing waves, that harsh Kiwi sun does not play nice

Buying a gift for a surfer isn't always easy. Step into a surf shop and you'll find walls of fins, wax, leashes, traction pads, and enough surf gear to make your head spin. Choose the right gift and you'll be the favourite child. Choose the wrong one and it'll end up gathering dust at the back of the garage.

Quality Surfboard Repair Kits from the Surfboard Experts
When it comes to fixing your board, trust the people who build them. At New Wave NZ Surfboards, we manufacture surfboards right here in New Zealand, so we know exactly what it takes to get your board back in the water.

Grab all your surf equipment from New Wave before you go on your next surf adventure.

At New Wave NZ Surfboards, we've spent years building performance surfboards for surfers of every age and ability. Whether your young surfer is catching their first green waves or chasing their first competition win, the right grom surfboard will help them paddle easier, progress faster and enjoy every session even more.

Trying on multiple styles in a tiny fitting room is nobody’s idea of a good time.
Here is how to survive the experience at New Wave with your sanity intact.

Most surfers spend hours thinking about their surfboard, but many overlook one of the most important parts of it—the fins. These small pieces of fiberglass, carbon, or composite material might not look like much, but they have a huge impact on how your board performs in the water.

When ordering a custom surfboard or upgrading your fin setup, one of the biggest decisions you'll make is choosing between Futures and FCS fin systems.

Paired with nearly two decades of relentless dedication and a celebrated Hall of Fame induction, make Jay a true surfing superstar.

Choosing the right size wetsuit is essential. If the fit isn’t correct then your wetsuit might not keep you warm or your movement may be restricted.  

Long gone are the days of foamies being exclusively for surf schools or young groms learning to surf. The foamie revolution is here and there are so many exciting options out there to choose from!

It seems these days the custom board is totally undervalued. More often than not instead of purchasing a surfboard that is designed specifically for a surfer, the typical surfer opts for a board off the rack designed for the general public.

To be able to watch first hand the changes in surfboard design develop over the years has always been a real interest of mine. With the New Wave Surfboard factory on my back doorstep and a huge part of my life, I have been fortunate.