10 Best Surf Wax In 2023

Designed to help you to get the best traction in cool waters, Double Barrel Surf Wax is hand-made right in the heart of California and allows you to stick to your board even in those gnar conditions. This high-quality cold-water wax from Double Barrel smells like coconut and has your board, your car, and your surf shack smelling like surfing. 

The wax has been created with the environment at the forefront, ensuring it causes as little impact as possible. We love the fact that even when the wax is absorbed into the ocean, it doesn't affect its Ph. balance. This shows the brand’s attention to the environment and what differs Double Barrel from its competitors.  

Double Barrel can be used as your only wax or with a basecoat and comes packaged in a retro design that gives you a nostalgic feeling.

Made from 100% natural, biodegradable ingredients, Matuna’s Surf Wax is the perfect surf wax for people who puts a real focus on natural ingredients that they put on their surfboards.

We love the fact that this biodegradable and petroleum-free surf wax comes in a 6 pack and offers options for the base as well as cold, cool, tropical, and warm waters. Matuna is also easy to apply and long-lasting, so you won't need to continually disrupt your surf to reapply the wax.

This brand is all about creating a wax that works with the environment rather than against it, which is a big thumbs up for the corals and other sea life. Made from non-toxic and eco-friendly materials, this soy surf wax can be eco-friendly in nature but it is tough in terms of formula and gets the job done every time.

With its 100% all-natural environmentally friendly formula, Outdoor Wax Works Surf Wax deserves the 6th spot on our list as it lasts longer compared to its competitors in the market and helps you feel good about your purchase at the same time. 

Extremely versatile and perfect for adding grip to your board when surfing, this surf wax from Outdoor has been designed for a wide range of temperatures. It offers a firm grip in colder climates, without beginning to melt off when the temperature starts to rise. 

There is also no scent to it, so it's an excellent option for those sensitive to smell. Kind to the ocean biodiversity as it doesn’t harm corals or marine life, Outdoor is one of the most popular environmentally- friendly wax for surfboards according to surf wax reviews.

Australia’s best-selling surf wax, which says a lot given Australia's vast surfing culture, Mrs. Palmers Tropical Surfboard Surf Wax has been manufactured by Mrs. Palmer and her five daughters. As expected from a product popular in Australia, Mrs. Palmer's Tropical Surfboard wax is ideal for tropical climates. 

Two features make this wax a must-have for surfers. The first one being that it is incredibly long-lasting. Once you have waxed your board, you can surf all day without worrying about slipping off or re-waxing your board. The second is the fact that mrs palmers is also ultra-sticky, giving you the ultimate traction while surfing on a tropical climate. 

Designed for water temperature above 75 degrees, this surf wax will work its magic if you will be surfing in a destination with tropic climate.

With its formula that has been keeping surfers stuck to their boards since 1984, Bubble Gum Surf Wax is made from the finest quality ingredients in California and ideal for use in all water temperatures. 

This top-rated bubble gum surf wax has been uniquely created to look like – you guessed it – bubble gum! The wax appears pink, but when you apply it to your board, it turns white. It gives you a firm hold and lasts for a long time in the water. 

Along with the purchase, you also receive a wax comb, a gum, and some stickers. The brand gives options for all four surfing temperatures, and each bubble gum surf comes with the extras. With all the additions taken into consideration, this bubble gum surf is one of the most affordable waxes on our list.

Don't let the fun scent fool you, as Famous Green Label Cool Surf Wax's original formula is used for serious grip in every condition by top surfers all over the world. 

A clear surf wax that will match any board, while also adding shine to it, Famous Green is designed to provide tackiness that will give you a solid grip, even in the roughest of waters. Furthermore, the included wax comb helps you apply the wax to your board, and the UV inhibitor keeps it fresh and protected. 

Naturally biodegradable and free of any toxic chemicals, Famous Green won't damage underwater life even it does come off. If you love surfing in the cool waters, then this one is the right wax for you.

One of the first surfboard waxes which broke away from the traditional paraffin wax, Sticky Bumps Hawaiian Surf Wax lands the last spot on our list of the best surfboard wax in 2022. 

Designed for the warmest climates, Sticky Bumps creates a long-lasting layer and stays on your board no matter how rough the conditions get. Incredibly easy to apply and remove, it has an addictive Pina Colada scent for a real Hawaiian experience. Besides, you don’t have to worry about the environment nearly as much as with some of the other brands as Sticky Bumps uses only biodegradable materials.

It is out of the question that the wax itself or its packaging make any damage to the environment in any way, shape or form. That’s why we love this brand so much. Independent of your surfing experience, you can use Sticky Bumps for any level of surfing.