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Best swim trunks for surfing, snorkelling and water sports.

31 reviews from surfers, snorkellers, paddlers and divers.

Customer photo from Ricky N. wearing Modern Camo - Sorbet 5"Customer photo from Grant G. wearing Merlot Swim Trunks - 5"Customer photo from Gilberto U. wearing Faded Mirage - Fire - 7’’Customer photo from Evan Y. wearing Cookie Black V2 - 5"Customer photo from Jeff L. wearing Fluro Aqua - 5"Customer photo from Tami B. wearing Khaki Green 7"

For surfing and water sports choose the 5 or 7 inch, not the 3 inch, which rides high on a board. 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.

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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"
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"
But my first two pair and wore them on a diving trip to the Caribbean. They were amazing shorts. I will definitely be buying more.
Ben B. · Verified purchase · Faded Waves Blue Lagoon - 3"
Prefect print but I order XL which is too big and I have already worn, washed, and dried them. I was hoping they would have shrunk to fit me but they come off me in the water YIKES! I spend a lot of time in the water wing foil surfing.
Chris C. · Verified purchase · Mati - Vivid Green 7"
I wish the draw string went through the elastic because I can dive without them slipping off. Otherwise perfect
Karim E. · Verified purchase · Cookie Black - 7"

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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