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Do you need a wetsuit for paddleboarding?Not in warm water. Below about 75°F a wetsuit helps, and below 60°F you need a wetsuit or drysuit. Go by water temperature, not air. Here's how to choose.4 min read
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  2. When Is The Best Time To Buy A Paddle Board?4 min read
  3. How to store a paddle board5 min read
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165 lb
What will you mostly do?
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Your fitBeginner, inflatable
Length
10′6″
Width
33″
Thickness
6″
Volume
260 L
Boards that fit
All 54 boards carry 165 lbUnder 11 feet is the most popular size for all-round paddling.
The guide library

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Technique 9

How to hold a paddle board paddleUpdated Oct 2026How to improve balance for paddle boardingUpdated Oct 2026How to carry a paddle boardUpdated Oct 2026How to catch a wave on a paddleboardUpdated Oct 2026

Buying advice 14

When Is The Best Time To Buy A Paddle Board?Updated Oct 2026Are foam paddle boards good?Updated Oct 2026How to build a prone paddleboardUpdated Oct 2026Can you use a kayak as a paddleboard?Updated Oct 2026

Safety and conditions 10

What to wear while paddleboardingUpdated Oct 2026Should I wear a life jacket paddle boarding?Updated Oct 2026Do you need a life jacket on a paddle board?Updated Oct 2026Do you need a wetsuit for paddleboarding?Updated Oct 2026

Care and setup 8

How to clean a stand up paddle boardUpdated Oct 2026How to pack an inflatable paddle boardUpdated Oct 2026Is it OK to leave an inflatable SUP inflated?Updated Oct 2026How to lock up a paddle boardUpdated Oct 2026

Fitness 6

How long does it take to paddle board 1 mile?Updated Oct 2026How fast can you paddle board?Updated Oct 2026What is the average speed of a paddle board?Updated Oct 2026What Muscles Does Paddle Boarding Work?Updated Oct 2026

Activities 8

How to paddle board with a babyUpdated Oct 2026How to become a paddle board instructorUpdated Oct 2026What does SUP mean?Updated Oct 2026What is paddle board bowfishing?Updated Oct 2026
Board reviews

Boards worth a closer look.

All 39 reviews and roundups
Featured review15′ Isle Inflatable Megalodon Paddle Board ReviewOur 15' ISLE Megalodon review, updated for the Megalodon 3: a giant multi-person inflatable SUP. Specs, price, what's in the box, pros, cons and who it suits.6.8out of 10Read the review
Where to paddle

Local guides, spot by spot.

All 103 places
San Diego, CA6 spotsThe best places to paddle board in San Diego: Mission Bay, La Jolla Shores, Coronado, Oceanside Harbor and more, with launch spots, rentals and local rules.
  • Mission Bay
  • La Jolla Shores and the sea caves
  • Coronado Ferry Landing and Tidelands Park
  • Oceanside Harbor
  • Agua Hedionda Lagoon (Carlsbad)
  • + 1 more
Read the San Diego guideLake Tahoe, CA/NV5 spotsThe best places to paddle board in Lake Tahoe: Sand Harbor, Emerald Bay, Kings Beach, Zephyr Cove and Pope Beach, with launch spots, rentals and lake rules.
  • Sand Harbor
  • Emerald Bay and Fannette Island
  • Kings Beach
  • Zephyr Cove
  • Pope Beach
Read the Lake Tahoe guideOahu, HI4 spotsThe best places to paddle board on Oahu: Ala Moana and Magic Island, Kailua Bay and the Mokulua islets, the Anahulu River in Haleiwa and Maunalua Bay, with rentals and rules.
  • Ala Moana Beach Park and Magic Island
  • Kailua Bay and the Mokulua islets
  • Anahulu River (Haleiwa)
  • Maunalua Bay (Hawaii Kai)
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