The 10 Best Wakesurf Boards & Wakesurfers of 2023
By: Jack Mace: Watersports Buyer | May 16, 2023
Year after year, wakesurfing continues to surge in popularity – and for good reason. One of the things we love most about this sport is how fun and accessible it can be for everyone, from seasoned vets to new riders looking to drop the rope for the very first time when learning how to wakesurf. As the sport grows, so do the quivers designed by all the manufacturers we offer here at evo. This is especially true for 2023 wakesurf boards, with brands unveiling shapes loaded with new tech, unique ride characteristics, and catering to different levels of riders.
New This Year:
The 2023 wakesurf boards are stepping up their game with high-end lightweight construction, making the boards agile, fast, and aggressive. Finding the perfect ride for you and your crew can be challenging with so many exceptional options, but we have some good news for you! We've handpicked some of our favorite boards and will do our best to break them down to help you start your search. So here we are, with a list of the best wakesurf boards of 2023! Whether you're seeking a loose, skim style wakesurfer that'll help you spin 360s until the sea isn't the only thing making you dizzy, or you're after a mellow surf-style cruiser with maximum down-the-line speed, choose something that fits your style, and we'll see you on the water.
Hyperlite Arc
The Hyperlite Arc Wakesurf Board is the latest result of a fruitful relationship between Hyperlite, Varial Surf Technology, and Butch Customs. Built to bring a lively, effortlessly poppy feel to the entire wave, the Arc is fast, energetic, and Fun with a capitol F. A unique swallowtail design at tip and tail delivers a responsive ride in either direction, and Varial's exclusive foam and infused glass technology boosts durability without the need for a stringer to keep things light and nimble. Yeah, this board rips!
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Intermediate-Advanced | Surf | $1429.99 |
Hyperlite Ranger
Surf's up and it's never coming down once you get a feel for the Hyperlite Ranger Wakesurf Board. The Ranger features full woven carbon durashell construction, creating a lightweight and responsive ride that's pretty hard to put a dent into. A single concave base and mid-pin tail delivers a smooth ride that loves to carve. Flex those leg muscles and cruise the wake as long as possible. The Hyperlite Ranger Wakesurf Board is about to make you a keeper of the wake.
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Advanced-Expert | Surf | $949.99 |
Hyperlite Transistor
The Hyperlite Transistor Wakesurf Board is a skim-style board engineered with full woven carbon and a Biolite 3 core for maximum speed and agility. Designed by Aaron Stumpf and world champion wakesurfer Noah Flegel, the Transistor has a relatively compact length for lightning-fast rotations and consistent speed down the line, while the single fin and clean base design facilitate quick release and effortless spins. This board is the perfect choice for anyone looking to elevate their wakesurfing game.
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Intermediate-Advanced | Skim | $899.99 |
Liquid Force Quest
The Liquid Force Quest Wakesurf Board is surely made for deep space exploration. This is a surfer made for that comic book Silver guy, a board with otherwordly performance. It's so light it's on some zero gravity biz, but it's not dainty at all: the Quest is just one of the sickest wakesurf boards ever made. Its fins are mounted about a foot from the tail, that when combined with the single concave hull, give you options for loose or locked-in riding, depending on where you pressure the tail. Carbon fins, a super-sticky traction pad, and pronounced side rails are all geared for more lightweight speed. Bonkers.
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Intermediate-Advanced | Surf | $1,099.99 |
Liquid Force Space POD
Whale pods. Escape pods. Tide pods. Everything is way better in pod form! Wakesurf boards are no exception, and the Liquid Force Space POD Wakesurf Board is up there with the best. It has a quad fin design with a dynamic concave hull and carbon boosted EPS core, which means this deck is fast. Warp factor 7 fast. The split tail amplifies drive and abundant rocker harnesses all that energy for a plethora of tricks and slashes to send you spinning into orbit.
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Advanced-Expert | Surf | $929.99 |
Ronix H.O.M.E. Carbon Pro M50
For Ronix, home is the infamous Radar Lake in Washington. That's where the Ronix H.O.M.E. Carbon Pro M50 Wakesurf Board was born, and it's arguably their finest work yet. Built with a new Carbon Pro construction process, the M50 is engineered with premium materials and an attention to detail rarely seen outside of NASA laboratories. Whether you're into skimmers, surfers, or OG longboards, this shape will keep you coming back for more.
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Advanced-Expert | Surf | $1,199.99 |
Ronix Carbon Air Core 3
If you're looking to take your wake experience up a notch, the Ronix Carbon Air Core 3 Skimmer Wakesurf Board is built for you. With hard rails and a thin profile, the Air Core 3 Skimmer sits deeper in the water with lots of base contact, delivering agile, highspeed turns, hard cuts, and supreme ollie capability. The compression molded air core 3 construction is Ronix's most responsive design yet. If you're after the best of the best, the Ronix Carbon Air Core 3 Skimmer Wakesurf Board is the one.
| Ability Level | Style & Shape | Original Price |
| Advanced-Expert | Skim | $849.99 |
Doomswell Neo
Jib it flip it and ride the waves in smooth style when you get on the Doomswell Neo Wakesurf Board. Its single concave bottom is great at maintaining speed, while a surf style rail provides ton of push and drive. A blunt nose means you can land switch and throw yourself around a bit to show off new moves, all while finding your groove in between tricks. The Neo comes with 4 Futures Fin boxes, so you can set up your support according to individual needs. Whether you're cruisin' for an afternoon ride or exploring all the boat has to offer, the Neo truly does it all.
| Ability Level | Shape & Style | Original Price |
| Intermediate-Advanced | Surf, Hybrid | $769.00 - $899.00 |
Lib Tech Air'n
The Lib Tech Air'n Wakesurf Board is engineered with flat rocker and a wide tail block for unrivalled speed, power, and pop. Catch-free rails make it a great choice for progressing riders and ecoIMPACTO construction makes it durable as heck. This thing is tuned up to perfection and ready to rip - hop on and have yourself a ball!
| Ability Level | Shape & Style | Original Price |
| Intermediate-Advanced | Surf | $899.99 |
Jetpilot Black Flag
The Jetpilot Black Flag Wakesurf Board is a pro style board with a forgiving outline and base. The single to double concave base provides stable speed while the carbon fiber build keeps it lightweight with plenty of pop. Four fins allow you to switch between twin and quad setups for more play or more speed. This board is great for experienced riders and ambitious learners alike.
| Ability Level | Shape & Style | Original Price |
| Intermediate-Advanced | Surf | $899.95 |
Learn More With Our Other Wake Guides:
- Wakeboards - How to Choose & Size Chart
- Wakeboard Boots & Bindings - How to Choose
- Wakeboards & Wakeboard Bindings - Compatibility Guide
- Wakeskates - How to Choose
- Wakesurf Boards - How to Choose
- Wakesurfing - How to Wakesurf & Beginner Tips
- Wakesurfing - Boat Setup / Safety
- Wakeboarding - How to Wakeboard & Beginner Tips
- Wakeboarding - Towing Speed, Rope Length & Boat Weight
- Wakeboard Vests / Life Jackets - How to Choose
- Wakeboard Ropes & Handles - How to Choose
- Wing Foiling & Winging - How to Get Started
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The Selection Process:
Our wake buyer has an endless amount of knowledge on all things watersports stemming from years of experience in the watersports industry in tandem with their countless hours out in the water catching waves behind the boat or ripping at the cable park. evo's buyers assess all products coming to market, lean into this knowledge, and put together this selection of the best products. They have a unique perspective as they truly see everything offered across the category.
Jack Mace
I grew up on the north end of Lake Washington and was surrounded by watersports enthusiasts who all had an immense passion for any activity done on the water. My dad has also worked in the boating industry my whole life, so those two factors were the main building blocks that shaped my love for the industry from a young age.
After attending Western Washington University, I moved back to the Seattle area and worked as a sailing instructor for a number of years at my cousin’s rental shop on Lake Union before joining the evo family in 2012.
At evo, I started out on the customer service team and worked my way onto the merchandising team which gave me the opportunity to integrate my passion and love for the water into a career as the Watersports Buyer. I still reside in the Seattle area with my wife Katie and two sons, Wes and Carter.