The Wave Machine

Groveller · Custard Point Surfboards, Newquay

A deliberately wide, high-volume shortboard (50 L at 6'4) built for paddle speed while keeping a low rail for hold. Size it by weight and skill, not length.

Type
Groveller
Lengths
5'4–6'4
Volume
50.1L
Fins
thruster, quad, twin
Fin system
FCS I/II (PU)
Tail
squash
Build
PU
Price
Price not published

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Design from the maker

More paddle speed and wave count while keeping hold.

  • Widened, high-volume outline
  • Flat, fish-style rocker
  • Step deck with a low rail
  • Five fin boxes
  • Glass: 6 + 4 oz deck, double 4 oz bottom

Price notes

No model price published.

Sizes

LengthWidthThicknessVolume
6'4222 7/850.12L

Compare with other shapers

BoardLengthVolumeFinsFrom
The Wave MachineCustard Point Surfboards 5'4–6'4 50.1L thruster, quad, twin –
The OutlawND Surfboards 5'4–7'0 – thruster, quad, twin £519.99
UFOGuts Surfboards 5'6–7'0 – quad, 5-fin £649
The SquadND Surfboards 5'6–6'6 – – £559.99
Short TimeFourth Surfboards 5'4–6'4 32–49.1L – £659
KernelWhitburn Studio 5'0–6'0 – twin, quad –
Chilli BeanFourth Surfboards 5'4–6'10 28.2–51L thruster, quad £659

Not published

  • Dimensions below 6'4
  • Price
  • Whether 'The WM' in the shortboard gallery is this board

Sources

Checked 26 Sept 2026. Specs and prices change: confirm with the maker.

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