{"id":340540,"date":"2026-03-20T15:02:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T13:53:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T12:53:59","slug":"how-does-surf-wax-actually-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/","title":{"rendered":"How does surf wax actually work?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; text_line_height=&#8221;2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49776\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Blog_Surfwachs_Titelbild.jpg\" alt=\"removing surf wax\" width=\"1080\" height=\"516\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Blog_Surfwachs_Titelbild.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Blog_Surfwachs_Titelbild-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Blog_Surfwachs_Titelbild-768x367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Blog_Surfwachs_Titelbild-1024x489.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you know that feeling when the <strong>wax <\/strong>starts to wear off after a few months and your board looks pretty grimy? The wax no longer has that beautiful neon yellow color\u2014it\u2019s turned a dull, grayish shade. That\u2019s when it\u2019s time to give your <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/surfboard\/\" title=\"surfboard\" link=\"linked\">surfboard <\/a><\/strong>a fresh shine. Here\u2019s how to best remove the wax from your surfboard:   <\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#1_Soften_the_wax_to_make_it_easier_to_remove\" >1. Soften the wax to make it easier to remove<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#2_Removing_the_wax\" >2. Removing the wax<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#3_Apply_wax\" >3. Apply wax<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#A_quick_tip_Always_check_the_external_temperature_of_the_wax\" >A quick tip: Always check the external temperature of the wax.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#Green_Fix\" >Green Fix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#Good_to_know\" >Good to know:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#Is_there_a_specific_type_of_surf_wax\" >Is there a specific type of surf wax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#How_much_does_a_surf_wax_cost\" >How much does a surf wax cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#Where_can_I_get_surf_wax\" >Where can I get surf wax?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/#What_accessories_do_I_need\" >What accessories do I need?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Soften_the_wax_to_make_it_easier_to_remove\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1. Soften the wax to make it easier to remove<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are <strong>several ways<\/strong> to soften the wax. You can place the board in the <strong>sun<\/strong>, use a <strong>hair dryer<\/strong>, or pour warm <strong>water <\/strong>over it\u2014though you should be careful with the last method, as the surface can be delicate, especially on hardboards. <\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to wear <strong>old clothes<\/strong>, since you might get a little dirty\u2014the wax can be a bit tough to get out of your clothes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Removing_the_wax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>2. Removing the wax<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best way to remove the softened wax from the board is to carefully scrape it off using a <strong>wax remover<\/strong> or a soft <strong>plastic scraper<\/strong>. Please be careful not to scratch your board and handle it gently. You can completely remove any remaining wax residue with a <strong>wax remover<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Apply_wax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>3. Apply wax<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are <strong>several techniques<\/strong> for waxing a surfboard: in a circular pattern, in a diagonal crisscross pattern, or in a checkerboard pattern. You\u2019re free to choose whichever method works best for you. Here at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/surfschule\/\">surf school<\/a>, we usually use the <strong>diagonal crisscross<\/strong> method. To do this, apply the wax evenly and firmly across the board using the corner of the <strong>wax block<\/strong>. The board shouldn\u2019t be too warm while you\u2019re doing this. Every time two wax streaks meet, small <strong>wax bumps<\/strong> form, which provide the necessary grip.      <\/p>\n<p>To make sure you choose the right wax, you should check the water temperature beforehand. The warmer the conditions, the harder the wax should be. <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_quick_tip_Always_check_the_external_temperature_of_the_wax\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>A quick tip: Always check the external temperature of the wax.<\/em><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>So, when buying surf wax, be sure to check the water temperature listed.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Water temperature designation labeling<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>below 14\u00b0 celsius cold water green label<\/p>\n<p>13\u00b0-20\u00b0 celsius cool water orange label<\/p>\n<p>19-26\u00b0 celsius warm water red label<\/p>\n<p>over 25\u00b0 celsius tropic water blue label<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the gradations vary depending on the manufacturer, and it is also possible to apply the wax in two separate layers (base coat and top coat).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"gallery-1\" class=\"gallery galleryid-339696 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail\">\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/dsc00389\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC00389-144x107.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Green Fix Wax\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC00389-144x107.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC00389-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" title=\"First Signs of Summer - February Monthly Recap 1\"><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<dl class=\"gallery-item\">\n<dt class=\"gallery-icon landscape\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/how-does-surf-wax-actually-work\/dsc00388\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"144\" height=\"107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC00388-144x107.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Green Fix Wax\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC00388-144x107.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/DSC00388-510x382.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" title=\"First Signs of Summer - February Monthly Recap 2\"><\/a><\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Green_Fix\"><\/span><strong>Green Fix <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s 100% eco-friendly and natural. The manufacturers have partnered with ESTIA University in France to develop a wax blend that\u2019s natural yet heat-resistant. We love it!  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Good_to_know\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Good to know:<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_specific_type_of_surf_wax\"><\/span><strong>Is there a specific type of surf wax?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>No, there are different brands and types. Everyone swears by a different wax. Different colors, different scents, and so on! The main thing is that you have a secure grip on the surfboard\u2014that\u2019s what it\u2019s for. We carry Green Fix and Mr. Zog\u2019s Sex Wax in our selection. They all cost \u20ac3.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_surf_wax_cost\"><\/span><strong>How much does a surf wax cost?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The price range is between \u20ac2.50 and \u20ac4.00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_can_I_get_surf_wax\"><\/span><strong>Where can I get surf wax?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>At any surf shop around the corner. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/en\/surfschool-fuerteventura\/\">surf schools<\/a> also sell wax for a small fee. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_accessories_do_I_need\"><\/span><strong> <\/strong><strong>What accessories do I need?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Wax comb<\/li>\n<li>Wax<\/li>\n<li>Wax solvent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And if you ever wanted to make your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freshsurf.de\/wie-du-deinen-eigenen-surf-wax-herstellst\/\">own surf wax<\/a>, we&#8217;ve already given it a try for you.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know that feeling when the wax starts to wear off after a few months and your board looks pretty grimy? The wax no longer has that beautiful neon yellow color\u2014it\u2019s turned a dull, grayish shade. That\u2019s when it\u2019s time to give your surfboard a fresh shine. 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