Tongg’s Tongg’s is a soft, rolling reef wave that usually breaks slow and slopey, especially on smaller south swells. It favors boards with glide, paddle power, and low rocker rather than high- performance shortboards. Although always be cautious, some surfers report their worst wipeouts here!
Sandbar Sandbar is a shallow inside reform over sand and reef, usually smaller and softer than the outside bowl at Old Man’s. Often used as a stepping-stone wave before surfing the outside section, Sandbar is slow, playful, and typically knee- to waist-high— best for boards that plane early and glide through soft sections.
Best Overall Classic longboard, 9’–10’
Beginner (1-5 ft) 9’+ longboards. Length is your friend as a beginner— the longer the board, the easier it’ll be to catch waves! Intermediate Fun (3-5 ft) 7’6–8’6 midlengths like Steve Morgan’s Z-Glide , which sits between a funboard and a performance board. Performance (3 ft+) Try a fish like the Channel Islands Fishbeard or Christenson Fish . The Pyzel White Tiger and JS Black Baron are also great options, or try any wider outline in the groveler category works, like Dan Mann’s Sweet Potato .
Beginner (1-3 ft) 8’6–9’ longboards like the Steve Morgan Olo or Ohua , or any classic longboard. Sallas boards, and Thunderbolt’s Slasher Low Pro and Parallax Plus , are also versatile options. Intermediate Fun (3-5 ft) 7’–8’ midlengths or fish. For intermediate surfers, or those looking for more fun, try the Arakawa Slingshot , Christenson Acid Phish , or Channel Islands Feb’s Fish . Performance (3 ft+) Shortboards like the Pyzel Tiger Twin offer quick, smooth, and loose rides in the pocket.
may/june 2026 | AMA 23
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