What is a Waterkid?

The name Waterkids is inspired by the Hawaiian term “Waterman” which is a title of honor for water sports athletes

Just as Watermen and Waterwomen embody skill, passion and a deep respect for the ocean, Waterkids celebrates young adventurers who love to play in the water

The name reflects our mission to inspire the next generation of water sports enthusiasts

Kids Stand Up Paddleboards

At Waterkids, we design the world’s best kids paddle boards — built for fun, freedom, and adventure. Every board in our collection is crafted specifically for young paddlers, combining the perfect mix of stability, safety, and performance. From lightweight inflatables to durable hardtops, our boards are made for every age, skill level, and water condition.

Each model is built to the same professional standards as our adult boards, ensuring top-tier quality and lasting durability. Whether your kids are just learning to stand or already exploring waves, Waterkids boards help them build confidence, balance, and a lifelong love for the water.

Waterkids — inspiring the next generation of paddlers to get outside and explore.

Surfboards For Kids

The Waterkids soft top surfboard collection is where young surfers discover the thrill of the ocean. Designed for kids and youth of all skill levels, our boards make learning to surf safe, easy, and exciting. From their first whitewater rides to confident carves on clean waves, every Waterkids surfboard helps young riders progress with style and confidence.

Each board is built with high-quality foam soft top construction — ultra durable, lightweight, and forgiving for long, fun days in the surf. Perfectly balanced shapes make catching waves effortless, while strong materials ensure years of adventure. Whether it’s their first board or their new favorite, Waterkids surfboards are made to grow with them and handle every wave that comes their way.

Waterkids — building confidence, smiles, and the next generation of surfers.

Why Choose Waterkids?

At Waterkids, we don’t just make boards — we build confidence, joy, and lifelong memories on the water. Every surfboard and paddle board we create is designed exclusively for kids by professional athletes and board designers who understand what young riders need to progress safely, quickly, and with stoke that lasts a lifetime.

Unlike companies that shrink down adult boards and call them “kids models,” we start from the ground up — shaping, testing, and refining every curve, every material, and every detail specifically for youth performance. Our focus is 100% on kids, and it shows. That’s why Waterkids has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including the A-Grade Award for Quality & Excellence and Best Kids Paddle Board.

Every board we make meets the highest standards in the surf and paddle industry — durable, lightweight, stable, and perfectly balanced for learning and progression. Whether your child is just starting out or already paddling circles around you, a Waterkids board gives them the tools to grow with confidence and have more fun doing it.

We believe that high-quality gear shouldn’t be out of reach. That’s why every Waterkids board is built with premium materials, affordable pricing, and always includes free shipping.

When you choose Waterkids, you’re not just buying a board — you’re joining a mission to inspire the next generation of surfers, paddlers, and ocean lovers.

"WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS"

The Original Kids Surfboard & Kids Paddle Board Company

At Waterkids, we’re proud to be the original surf and paddle board company created entirely for kids. Every board we make — from soft top surfboards to inflatable paddle boards — is designed specifically for young riders, with shapes, sizes, and performance features built to help them learn faster, progress easier, and have more fun on the water.

Our mission is simple: to make high-quality kids surfboards and kids paddle boards accessible at affordable pricing, so every child can experience the joy, confidence, and fulfillment that come from water sports.

When you choose a Waterkids board for your grom, you’re giving them access to professional-grade gear trusted by parents and loved by kids all over the world — the very best boards in the surf industry, built just for them.

Waterkids Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire a lifelong love of the water by giving kids access to safe, durable, and high-performance equipment that helps them grow, learn, and thrive outdoors.

Whether your favorite family surf spot is in Hawaii, Costa Rica, or Ocean City, or you love to paddle board the calm waters of Lake Tahoe or Maui, Waterkids is built for adventure everywhere. We want to see kids paddling, surfing, and smiling across every lake and ocean on Earth — discovering the same joy, freedom, and connection to nature that shaped our own lives.

If your family lives for time on the water, give your kids the gift of quality gear and unforgettable experiences. Because the more time they spend outdoors, the stronger, happier, and more confident they become.

Spending Time Outdoors with Our Kids is More Important Than Ever

It’s up to us to help the next generation fall in love with the outdoors — to show them how much happiness, strength, and clarity come from being in nature and on the water. Let’s give them opportunities we may never have had. Let’s help them build confidence, independence, and courage.

Kids are our future. Let’s teach them that anything is possible.

By teaching a child to surf, paddle, or try something new, you’re doing more than introducing them to a sport — you’re giving them the gift of belief: the knowledge that they can do anything in life if they put their heart and mind to it.

"Where the Journey Begins"

Waterkids is a kids’ surf shop and surfboard manufacturer dedicated to making high-quality, affordable water sports equipment available to groms, little shredders, juniors, and teens of all ages.

Catch the Waterkids wave — explore our newest collections of kids surfboards, paddle boards, and surf apparel in our online surf shop.

Get out there with your kids. Make memories. Live the adventure.

Make a difference in the lives of our youth

Where the Journey Begins

Kids Surf Shop

Waterkids is the original kids surf shop and online store where everything we make and carry is specifically designed for groms, juniors and teens. Waterkids is the only company in the world where everything we do is dedicated to giving kids access to every type of high quality surf lifestyle product in one place

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Browse our selection of youth surfing paddle boards, surfboards and accessories with the best prices online and free shipping

Whether your child is a beginner or expert at surfing or paddle boarding, or simply loves going to the beach and enjoying the ocean lifestyle your family can shop our online kids surf shop & store for all the gear you need

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All of our boards and equipment are built to the highest standards for quality and are precisely designed to be perfectly balanced, lightweight, ultra stable and high performance for kids. Waterkids is proud to be an innovative brand and the first company on earth to put every effort into manufacturing the highest quality kids surfboards, kids stand up paddle boards and surf accessories. After years of research and development we have created an entire line of kids surfboards and kids paddle boards that are just as good if not better than any adult boards

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Waterkids has won multiple awards including the 'A-Grade' Award for quality and excellence and the 'Best Kids Paddle Board' Award. Visit the Waterkids online surf shop where everything is made specifically for kids. Get quality kids surf wear at a price that won't break the bank 

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Our goal is to provide the younger generation with high quality equipment so we can share our passion for the sports we love together with them and open up doors to life they never imagined were possible on the way 

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Along the journey from being a Waterkid to becoming a Waterman or Waterwoman, you will learn life skills, make new friends and most importantly learn that anything is possible in life if you put your heart and mind to it...Go discover the Waterkid in you! 

Join the Waterkids family and browse our kids online surf shop today