01Guide des tailles

Surfboard Size Guide: choose your volume according to your weight and skill level

There is no one-size-fits-all based on weight alone. Start with your skill level, find a volume range, then validate the shape suitable for the waves you surf.

Volume Calculator

1
Your weight
70 kg
40 kg 150 kg
2
Your level
Recommended intake
70 litres
When in doubt, take 10 L more
View recommended boards
Avant le tableau

Comment choisir sa planche de surf ?

Ne pars pas d’une taille en pieds. Pars de ton niveau, utilise ton poids pour trouver une fourchette de volume, puis choisis un shape adapté aux vagues que tu surfes vraiment.
  1. 01

    Définis ton niveau réel

    Les mousses, la vague verte, la direction et les virages ne demandent pas le même volume. Si tu hésites, estime ton niveau de surf avant de comparer les planches.

  2. 02

    Choisis une fourchette de volume

    Le poids donne le point de départ. Une pratique irrégulière, des vagues molles ou une rame encore fragile font pencher vers le haut de la fourchette.

  3. 03

    Lis le shape, pas seulement la longueur

    Deux planches de 7'0 peuvent être très différentes : largeur, épaisseur, outline, rocker et répartition du volume changent la stabilité et la maniabilité. Comprendre les formes de planches.

  4. 04

    Valide la planche avec ton programme

    Pour une première planche, privilégie les vagues faciles et la progression. Pour un cas plus précis, obtiens une recommandation de planche.

Decision points

Surfboard Size Chart by Weight and Skill Level

Read this table as a volume range: your skill level, how often you practice, and the waves you surf determine where you fit in this range.

Fais défiler horizontalement pour voir toutes les colonnes.

Zeus weight, volume and board size chart — size guide for equipped surfers
Weight D Beginner I Intermediate C Confirmed
Beginner Volume Beginner Board Mid Volume Intermediate Board Flight. Confirmed (GF 0.55) Confirmed Board
66 - 88 lbs 30 - 40 L Progress 5'6 (34L) / Progress 6'0 (39L) 24 - 32 L Children's range only 17 - 22 L —
40 - 50 kg 40-50 L Progress 6'6 (47L) 32 - 40 L Mamba 6'6 (44L) 22 - 28 L —
50 - 60 kg 50 - 60 L Progress 7'0 (55L) / Fuego 7'0 (56L) 40 - 48 L Mamba 6'6 (44L) / Sherpa 6'8 (44L) 28 - 33 L Velvet Blade (29L)
60 - 70 kg 60 - 70 L Progress 7'6 (63L) / Rosa 7'6 (64L) 48 - 56 L Dolce 7'0 (55L) / Sherpa 7'0 (49L) / Dolce Pill (52L) 33 - 39 L Boxfish 5'8 (36L) / Boxfish 5'10 (37L)
70-80 kg 70 - 80 L Temper 8'0 (72L) / Progress 8'0 (67L) 56-64 L Dolce 7'6 (59L) / Dolce 7'10 (64L) / Rosa 7'6 (64L) 39 - 44 L Boxfish 6'0 (41L) / Sherpa 6'8 (44L)
80 - 90 kg 80 - 90 L Burger 7'6 (90L) / Burger 7'0 (80L) 64 - 72 L Dolce 7'10 (64L) / Temper 8'0 (72L) 44 - 50 L Sherpa 7'0 (49L) / Sherpa 6'8 (44L)
198 - 220 lbs 90 - 100 L Burger 8'0 (97L) / Burger 8'6 (104L) 72 - 80 L Dolce 9'0 (75L) 50 - 55 L Sherpa 7'0 (49L) / Dolce Pill (52L)
100 - 120 kg 100 - 120 L Big Burger 8'0 (125L) 80 - 96 L Dolce 9'4 (90L) / Burger 8'0 (97L) 55 - 66 L Dolce 7'6 (59L) / Dolce 7'10 (64L)
120 kg + 120 L + Big Burger 9'0 (138L) 96 L + Big Burger 8'0 (125L) 66 L + Dolce 9'0 (75L) / Dolce 9'4 (90L)
Length, width, volume

How to read a surfboard's dimensions

Feet and inches indicate length. Also compare liters, width, and thickness: two boards of the same size can be very different on the water.

Fais défiler horizontalement pour voir toutes les tailles.

5'6"

5.48 feet

Progress Kid

5'8"

173 cm

Boxfish

5'11"

178 cm

Velvet Blade

6'0"

183 cm

Progress 6'0

6'6"

198 cm

Progress 6'6Mamba 6'6Dolce Pill

6'8"

203 cm

Sherpa

7 feet 0 inches

213 cm

Progress 7'0Fuego 7'0Dolce MiniBurger 7'0Sherpa

7'6"

229 cm

Progress 7'6Rosa 7'6Dolce 7'6Burger 7'6

7'10"

239 cm

Dolce 7'10

8'0"

244 cm

Progress 8'0Temper 8'0Burger 8'0Big Burger 8'0

8'6"

256 cm

BurgerMielo

9'0"

274 cm

Sweet
Which board for a child?
Child

Which board for a child?

For young surfers, safety and fun are priorities.

Weight: < 45 kg
Height: 5'6" to 6'6"
Volume: 34L - 47L
100% foam = zero boo-boos

Our recommendation: The Progress 5'6 Kid or Progress 6'0.

View children's plates
First plank: the ultimate guide
Beginner

First plank: the ultimate guide

Want your first custom board? Your weight provides a starting point for choosing a volume range.

Adjust according to your skill level, your practice, and the waves
Size: 7'0" to 8'0"
Volume: 55L - 72L
More foam = more waves

Our recommendation: The Zeus Rosa 7'6 or Progress 7'6.

See the plates starting
Templates boards 85kg+
Robust template

Templates boards 85kg+

Do you weigh over 85kg? The Burger range is for you.

Weight: 85 - 140kg+
Size: 7'0" to 9'0"
Volume: 80L - 138L
Extra width = maximum stability

Our recommendation: The Burger 7'6 / 8'0 or Big Burger 8'0 / 9'0.

View Burger Range
Our Best Sellers

The most popular boards

Chosen by thousands of surfers.

This selection uses the indicated volume for each board. Compare the formats before choosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you still have doubts?

Source: Zeus Surf — European foam board leader since 2014

Need personalized help?
Our team responds within 24 hours.
Contact Us
How to choose your surfboard? +

Start with your skill level, then use your weight to define a volume range. Then adjust according to your frequency of practice, the waves you surf, and the desired shape. Length alone is not enough.

What surfboard size should I choose based on my weight? +

Your weight sets a starting point, not a one-size-fits-all solution. First, choose your level from the table, then select a volume range based on your practice and the waves you surf.

Which board should you choose for 80 kg, 90 kg, or more? +

For the same board size, skill level significantly affects usable volume. Refer to the line corresponding to your weight, then opt for a stable board if you are a beginner or surf infrequently. For riders weighing 85 kg+, the Burger range offers more generous volumes.

Length or volume: which criterion matters most? +

Volume is the best starting point when comparing two boards designed for the same surfer. Length describes the format, but width, thickness, rocker, and volume distribution all change the feel on the water.

Softboard or hardboard to start with? +

For catching your first whitewater waves and taking off for the first time, a voluminous softboard is generally the easiest choice. When you're regularly catching green waves and can control your direction, a gradual transition to a different shape becomes relevant.

How do I know if I'm a beginner or intermediate? +

You are still a beginner if you are working on the white water, the take-off and your position on the board. You move up to intermediate when you regularly catch green waves and control your direction. If in doubt, choose the most stable volume range or test your level.

Ready to catch more waves?

Choose your next board with Zeus.

View all boards Test my level Board Selector