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Best swim trunks for surfing, snorkelling and water sports.

34 reviews from surfers, snorkellers, paddlers and divers.

Customer photo from Ryan V. wearing Pure Red 7"Customer photo from Tyler J. wearing Faded Leaf - Cali 5’’Customer photo from Jason S. wearing Faded Ocean - 5"Customer photo from Natalia M. wearing Faded Palm - Crimson 5’’Customer photo from Chris K. wearing Cookie Black V2 - 5"Customer photo from Jason L. wearing Fluro Aqua - 5"

Board shorts are the traditional surf choice; these are shorter, stretchier and lined. Surfers who switched cite the stretch and the fact that nothing shifts underneath. The honest caveat: the 3 inch rides high on a board, so most water sports reviews are 5 or 7 inch. See also Tucann vs board shorts.

34reviews mention water sports
88%five star
11with photos
4.88average rating

Which prints they buy for water sports

Fluro Aqua4 water sports reviews · 4.9 ★ overallMirage Red4 water sports reviews · 4.92 ★ overallFaded Waves - Blue Lagoon2 water sports reviews · 4.91 ★ overallBlue Camo2 water sports reviews · 4.94 ★ overallWatermelon V22 water sports reviews · 4.88 ★ overallMedusa - Olive1 water sports reviews · 4.81 ★ overall

What they wrote

Customer photo from David D.
Meat, wood, chainsaw, wakeboard and these absolutely rad swim shorts!!
David D. · Verified purchase · Pink Camo - 3"
Customer photo from Guy D.
Love this suit. I attribute the blue donut to my ability to stay up on a paddle board!
Guy D. · Donut Blue Swim Shorts - 3"
These fit great and look great! For me, they are about style at the resort or cruise ship, not so much water sports or scuba diving. Although I'm sure they would hold up just fine.
Bryan C. · Verified purchase · Faded Crimson v2 - 5"
These fit great and look great! For me, they are about style at the resort or cruise ship, not so much water sports or scuba diving. Although I'm sure they would hold up just fine.
Bryan C. · Verified purchase · Mirage Red - 5"
I bought a 28 and i wear a 29. They looked small when i opened them but they are perfectly stretchy and fit great. Wont have to worry about them sliding down when i dive in the water.
Scott K. · Verified purchase · Black Tucann Swim Trunks
Love the quality and fit. So comfortable whether getting in the pool, heading into the surf, or lounging on the beach. I will definitely be buying a...
Douglas W. · Verified purchase · Make Waves Blue V2 - 3"
I receive lots of admiring remarks about how my swim trunks stand out from far away. I steer dragon boats so I am the only one standing with 20 paddle...
Simon H. · Verified purchase · Fluro Yellow V2 - 5"
The elastic back stretched out and drops down showing my tail when diving in polls. They feel good on but you could never surf in these.
Jason F. · Verified purchase · Splatter Swim Shorts Green - 5"

Frequently asked questions

Are they proper surf shorts?
They are swim trunks with stretch and a liner, not 20 inch board shorts. Customers surf, paddle and snorkel in them happily; if you want knee length and a drawstring only, buy board shorts.
Will the zip pockets hold in waves?
Yes, the pockets zip closed. Several snorkelling reviews mention keeping a key or GoPro mount secure.
Which length?
5 or 7 inch for boards and paddling; 3 inch is for swimming and the beach.

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