Stable, lightweight and easy to paddle, built to catch more waves and have more fun.
EKAHI soft top surfboards are designed for surfers who want an easy, stable and durable board to catch more waves with confidence. Also known as softboards or foam surfboards, they are one of the best choices for beginners, kids, families and anyone looking for a safe and forgiving surfboard.
Thanks to their generous volume, soft deck and stable shape, our foam surfboards make paddling easier, improve balance and help surfers catch waves earlier, even in small or weak conditions.
Our soft top surfboards combine generous volume, a forgiving soft deck and durable materials to create boards that feel stable, safe and easy to ride. The goal is simple: help surfers paddle earlier, stand up with more confidence and enjoy more waves in a wide range of conditions.
EKAHI soft top surfboards are built with a high-density EPS foam core, dual wood stringers and a heat-laminated construction designed for durability, stability and everyday use.
The IXPE soft deck is intentionally smooth to help reduce skin irritation, unlike embossed foam decks that can feel abrasive during longer sessions. It is designed to hold wax effectively, giving surfers the grip they need while keeping a more comfortable feel against the skin.
The HDPE slick bottom helps improve glide and reduce drag on the wave. This construction creates a board that is easy to paddle, stable when taking off and smooth once you are up and riding.
From 7’ upward, our soft top surfboards also include an additional resin stringer to bring more stiffness and support to the larger sizes. The result is a reliable foam surfboard made for learning, progressing and having fun in small to medium waves.
Our team surfs and tests the boards before selling them, so each design choice is based on real sessions, real feedback and practical comfort in the water.
A soft top surfboard is one of the easiest ways to enjoy more waves. Its stable outline, generous volume and forgiving deck help surfers paddle earlier, stand up with confidence and progress faster. For beginners, it makes learning safer and more comfortable. For experienced surfers, it becomes a fun board for summer waves, shorebreaks and playful sessions when performance shortboards feel too demanding.
Unlike oversized school foam boards, EKAHI softboards are designed to offer a better balance between stability, lightness and maneuverability. They remain easy and forgiving, but feel more responsive under your feet, making them more enjoyable as you progress.
EKAHI soft top surfboards are built to combine safety, durability and fun. With removable fins, colorful limited designs and a construction made for regular use, they are ready for family sessions, surf trips, small waves and everyday surfing.
Whether you are buying your first surfboard, choosing a board for your kids or looking for an easy foam board for relaxed sessions, the EKAHI soft top range offers a simple and reliable way to spend more time in the water.
Buying your first surfboard is stressful.
Too short and you’re paddling for nothing. Too stiff and every knock hurts. Too “performance” and you’ll spend more time swimming after your board than riding it. Here’s what actually matters when you’re starting out: not the marketing list, the real one.
For a first board, the answer is simple: soft top. A carbon board is built to transfer maximum energy. That’s exactly what you don’t want while you’re still learning to find your balance. A soft top forgives bad positioning, takes falls without warping, and doesn’t hurt on contact. Carbon comes later, once the board needs to match your level rather than make up for it.
Two boards the same size can float very differently. The more stable you are at rest, the sooner you’ll spend time standing instead of paddling.
Falls happen often while learning, and a soft fin cuts down on injuries when they do. It’s the detail low-end school boards skip most often.
Heavy performance-grade traction gets abrasive fast over long learning sessions. A smooth IXPE deck holds wax without the irritation.
Early sessions mean falls, wipeouts, and contact with sand or other boards. Durability matters more than weight here.
You’ll feel a soft top’s limits the day you start wanting more speed and precision than it can give. That’s not a flaw in the board: it’s a sign you’re progressing. That’s when a carbon hybrid (like our 53) takes over without changing everything at once.
Buying a shorter board “to progress faster”: it backfires, fewer waves caught, more frustration.
Choosing a board with stiff, fixed fins to save a few euros.
Skipping the leash at purchase: without it, even the best board is hard to use safely.
Choosing the right soft top surfboard depends on your level, weight, confidence in the water and the type of waves you want to surf. A smaller board will feel more playful and easier to carry, while a longer board will offer more stability, paddle power and wave-catching ability.
Compact, light and playful. A great choice for kids, lighter surfers or fun small-wave sessions.
A versatile size for lighter beginners, teenagers and surfers looking for an easy everyday foam board.
More stability and paddle power, ideal for progressing surfers who want confidence and easier take-offs.
A stable and forgiving board for beginners, families and surfers looking for more comfort in the water.
Maximum stability, glide and paddle power. Perfect for beginners, bigger surfers or very small waves.
Softboards are often seen as beginner boards, but they can be much more than that. Their volume, safety and easy glide make them ideal for relaxed sessions, crowded summer days, shorebreak waves and playful surfing when conditions are small or inconsistent.
A soft top surfboard is a foam surfboard with a soft deck, generous volume and a stable shape. It is designed to be easy, safe and forgiving, making it ideal for beginners, kids, families and fun everyday sessions.
No. EKAHI soft top surfboards are beginner-friendly, but they are also fun for experienced surfers in small waves, summer conditions and shorebreak sessions. They are a great option when you want an easy, playful and forgiving board.
EKAHI softboards are designed to feel lighter, more maneuverable and more enjoyable to surf than many traditional school foam boards. They keep the stability and forgiveness beginners need, while offering a more responsive and playful feel as surfers progress.
Choose 5’6 or 6’0 for kids, lighter surfers or playful sessions. Choose 6’6 or 7’0 for easier progression and more stability. Choose 8’0 for maximum glide, confidence and paddle power.
Yes. EKAHI soft top surfboards are designed to be waxed. We intentionally do not use an embossed deck, because textured foam can cause skin irritation during longer sessions. Our smooth IXPE deck stays comfortable against the skin while holding wax effectively for grip and control. This design choice comes from real testing by our own team before the boards are sold.
Yes. EKAHI soft top surfboards are sold with removable fins included.
Yes. Experienced surfers can use a softboard for small waves, summer sessions, shorebreaks or relaxed surfing. It is not only a learning board; it can also be a fun and playful addition to a surfboard quiver. Thanks to their double tab fin compatibility, EKAHI soft top surfboards can be upgraded with performance fins, just like many PU or epoxy surfboards, for more drive, hold and control.
