Hughes Surfboards

Name: Hughes Surfboards
Address: 7 Wainui Road, Raglan, NZ
Telephone: +64274260505

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Hand made in Raglan, New Zealand, Hughes Surfboards are a family company specializing in surfboards made for the customer

02/06/2026

Collaborating for a great cause with x x

The collab was created to celebrate and support Red Bulls Wings For Life, a non-for-profit foundation on a mission to raise awareness and find a cure for spinal cord related injuries.

Love your work 🙌 Read more about Sam’s unique collaborative art piece and place your bid on the live auction at Redbull.com

10/04/2026

Freshies on their way to the board room!

06/03/2026

The dusty details of

19/12/2025

Having fun on new SB24⁣
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Fluro water base on foam, acrylic on hot coat.⁣
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5’10” x 19 1/2” x 2 9/16” @ 30 liters⁣
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05/09/2025

Lily and her Unknown.

Lily had come into store at the start of summer to talk about her previous equipment which had finally died. Having finished her university studies a reward was due and a new board to get her back in the water after years of prioritizing her future career over her love of surfing.

She was unsure of what she wanted, or needed, so demoed a number of boards to find out, realizing the sheer fun of surfing, catching waves and being back in the water was top of the list.

The Unknown’s versatility, speed and ease of paddling allowed her to maximize the wave count, traverse sections with speed and flow while ensuring she was coming in happy and fulfilled.

5’10” x 20” X 2 1/2” @ 30 liters

18/07/2025

Our very first custom!

Billie saw me surfing Manu on my prototype Det-Twin* in Verdure’s FlexFrame construction over the summer and was instantly asking questions. After 3 surfs of her own on it, she asked for the order form!

Although the construction has been the main talking point (see our previous posts for more details), trained eyes have also been quite intrigued by the overall design: specifically the continual rocker, which is not typical of your average twin design, and the pronounced triple concave which almost doubles as a channel.

With the fins being set further back than the norm, 7 1/2” to be precise, and a slightly more parallel splay to these plugs, maneuverability, speed and drive are all achieved, while water efficiency underneath the board is also enhanced.

Billie will be looking forward to summer on her new board, as will we, when we release some demo boards for you to try for yourself here in Raglan.

5’4” x 19” x 2 1/4” @ 26 liters
Billie is 5’2” and 50 kg

*Det-Twin is the name I have settled on for the design, and ultimately model. Also available in PU and EPS constructions.

04/07/2025

Experimenting with flex and fins with and

Riding my 5’4” Det-Twin in construction paired with the Christenson Twins; a fin set that offers smooth and fast down the line speed with an upright template to promote a tighter in the pocket turning radius, manufactured in full fiberglass for added drive and feel.

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01/07/2025

James and his SB21.

Two years ago James came to me wanting to ride local equipment designed for the waves he intended to surf, which he does more than the average.

Still fit and keen to push himself while he can, he wanted a performance board to allow him to do his best surfing before life takes over.

The increased concave and tails exit rocker of the SB21 file were used to allow maximum engagement in good quality conditions, our EPS construction was opted for added flex, response and liveliness.

Jame’s first board went so good, he returned two years later for a replica.

5’11” x 19 5/8 x 2 9/16” @ 30 liters
James is 5’9” and 78kg

15/06/2025

Mellon and his custom Gherkin2.

Luke’s love affinity with the Gherkin2 file continues, this time with some personal tweaks and changes.

He has ridden this file consistently for the last 3 years, each time making changes to cater for his own development in both surfing and understanding of surfboard design, concept and function.

Over the years we have played with added forward thickness for the obvious benefits to forward momentum and paddle power, but also how it aids in the boards ability to track through a turn and hold its line.

This iteration of Gherkin2 included a square tail which straightened the tails rail line to increase drive even more, but with added exit vee to help promote the boards ability to transition from rail to rail when in a prone position.

Luke’s last request was for the boards artwork to be inspired by his very first board, a classic Nev H***n previously owned by the iconic Munga Barry.

5’7” x 19” x 2 5/16” @ 26 liters
Luke is 5’8” and 65 kg

Address

7 Wainui Road
Raglan

Telephone

+64274260505

Website

https://www.instagram.com/hughessurfboards/

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