Wooden Surfboards from Bywater Surf
Wooden Surfboards from Bywater Surf
Craft your own. Learn from the expert
Surf a Work of Art
Stuart Bywater is acclaimed as one of Australia’s foremost wooden surfboard craftsmen. With a foundation in traditional fine furniture making, Stuart combines decades of design expertise, precision craftsmanship, and a deep passion for surfing. At Bywater Surf, we offer expertly crafted Wooden Surfboard Kits, immersive surfboard-making workshops, and bespoke boards handcrafted by Stuart himself—all showcasing the timeless beauty and durability of wooden surfboards. Experience the artistry and dedication that bring these unique boards to life, made for surfers and woodworking enthusiasts alike.
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!
A board for everyone
Say hello to the range. Short boards to Mals. Eight different board styles to choose from.
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.
Fish and Guns DIY Surfboard Kits
What our Stoked Customers have to say...
Well, I have had a great Christmas holiday period spending time building my boards, my son has chipped in once he saw them coming together and what a great way to spend time together.
Michael, 7ft Gould![]()
This is the second board I have made with Stuart….absolutely love the board and it surfs amazing. I am an Industrial Design teacher and it was an eye opening experience being “on the other side of the fence”, a student. I have changed the way I teach my students after being in the first class.
Phil, 9ft Dawn![]()
I have made three surfboards with Stuart I didn’t need the second two but the experience was so much fun that I kept going back and took some friends. When I show people the boards I have made they are impressed, especially as I had no previous woodwork experience. Everyone should do this.
Neil, 8ft Rose![]()
I’ve now made two timber boards now under the guidance of Stuart in his 4 day workshops and found the experience of making a timber board both exhilarating and therapeutic. Stuart’s skill and knowledge in the craft and encouragement enabled me the experiment with my designs and I now have two boards that I am super stoked with. Both have drawn admiration from family and friends and turn heads down the beach and out in the water.
Scott, 8ft V Dawn![]()
Couldn’t recommend more! What a great experience to learn new skills and create something that will last a lifetime! Stuart is an absolute legend. No skills needed just a drive to create something special
Alex, 10ft Dawn![]()
I recently did a four day wooden surfboard making workshop with Bywater Design. It was a great experience and Stu was a great tutor in the art of working with wood and shaping a board. Unlike so many things these days which are only virtual, after 4 days I have a beautiful looking tangible object which is both art and performance sporting equipment at the same time. I would highly recommend building your own wooden surfboard with the crew at Bywater Designs.
Gary, 8ft Gould![]()
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