About Bywater Surf
Bywater Surf was born from two lifelong passions: woodworking and surfing.
After decades designing and crafting fine furniture through Bywater Design, Stuart Bywater set himself a new challenge - building hollow wooden surfboards that looked beautiful , performed well in the water and celebrated the natural character of timber.
What began as a personal project quickly became much bigger.
Today, Bywater Surf creates hand crafted wooden surfboards, DIY kits and immersive surfboard building workshops, helping people experience the satisfaction of creating something with their own hands.
Based in Brisbane , Australia, we've spent more than a decade refining our designs and sharing our knowledge with students from all walks of life.
From complete beginners to experienced woodworkers, our classes provide a unique opportunity to build a surfboard you will be proud to surf for years to come.
BUILT TO BE SURFED
Modern Wooden surfboards are a long way from the heavy timber boards of the past.
Our hollow wooden surfboards are lightweight , durable and designed to perform in real surf conditions while showcasing the natural beauty of the timber.
Every board highlights the unique grain, colour and character of the materials used, making no two boards exactly alike.
Built primarily from sustainably grown paulownia and carefully selected Australian timbers, our boards offer a thoughtful alternative to traditional foam construction while remaining practical, functional and incredibly rewarding to ride.
MORE THAN JUST WORKSHOPS
Can't make it to Brisbane ?
Our DIY Surfboard kits allow you to build your own Bywater Surfboard from home.
Available in a range of designs, our kits are suitable for both the first time builders and experienced makers looking for a rewarding project.
"Well I have had a great Christmas holiday period spending time building my boards, my son chipped in once he saw them coming together and what a great way to spend time together ." - Michael 7ft Gould.
We offer a curated collection of handcrafted ready made surfboards , professionally built and finished by Stuart , ready to be surfed, displayed and treasured for years to come.
