Surf a Work of Art
Stuart Bywater is widely recognised as one of the leading wooden surfboard makers in Australia. With traditional training in fine furniture making, Stu brings decades of experience as a designer, maker and surfer. Whether you're looking for a Wooden Surfboard Kit, interested in attending a Bywater Surfboard Making Class or want to buy a board handcrafted by Stu, Bywater Surf brings the beauty of wooden surfboards to more Australians.
Come to the WORKSHOP
4 DAY WOODEN SURFBOARD MAKING CLASSES
Join us at our workshop in Brisbane for our popular wooden surfboard making course. Several intakes each year!
Craft Your Own Surfboard
Pick Your Board Style
Our range of shapes are all tried and tested in most surf conditions. With Fish designs and guns through to 10'3" Malibus, we have something for everyone.
Select DIY or Premium Kit
The Premium Kit has materials machined and cut to size. The Customised DIY Kit is for experienced woodworkers who want to machine and cut rough sawn materials to size.
Learn from the Expert
Our comprehensive guide gets you from A to Z, covering all you need to know for building your surfboard from scratch.
Our Most popular board design
Dawn Mal: 8'6" - 10'3"
The Dawn is the most loved and sought-after model in the Bywater range. Able to surf anything from one-foot slope to overhead barrels if you dare, the Dawn is THE one longboard you must own.