The Grom
Bottom contour
Single concave throughout maintains speed and control.
About this board
The Summer vibes Grom Youth Shortboard Surfboard - Blue fade is a premium surfboard for surfers chasing performance, value, and a board suited to our Aussie conditions. Whether this is your first board to commence your surf journey, a backup for the fun days, or your new daily go-to, this board has been created to ensure effortless wave riding to guarantee stoke every session.
Fit Check
Is the Grom right for you?
A quick guide to who the Grom suits, how it rides and the conditions it is designed to handle.
Best for
Youth progression
A confidence-building first hardboard with a wider nose and tail for easier paddling and stability.
Skill level
First hard board to progressing surfer
Medium rails and a steady rocker make developing turns predictable while leaving room to improve.
Conditions
Everyday small to medium surf
A single concave maintains speed and control across a broad mix of local conditions.
How it rides
Stable, versatile and responsive
Light EPS construction and a thruster setup keep it forgiving underfoot but lively through turns.
Why buy from Summer vibes?
We are an Aussie-owned, surfer-run store pairing practical boards with honest advice, careful delivery and real help before and after you buy.
Independent advice from people who surf
We understand how each board should feel and will give you practical guidance without the corpo jargon.
Practical shapes selected for Aussie waves
Purpose-built boards, dependable construction and honest value for real local conditions.
Real help before you order
Contact us to compare size, volume and the right setup for your surfing.
Carefully packed and tracked
In-stock items dispatch in one business day. Preorders ship on the date shown above, with tracking and local pickup options at checkout.
Looks good, feels good, goes great!
Summer vibes Grom Youth Shortboard Surfboard – Blue Fade
Board specs, made simple
Summer vibes - Quality, user friendly surfboards
The Grom
Rocker
Constant rocker suits all-round conditions allowing ease of ride and developing turns & carves.
The Grom
Rail foil
Medium rails for great stability
The Grom
Outline
Wider nose and tail for stability and paddling power
The Grom
Construction
Lightweight EPS foam with fibreglass and epoxy resin. Light, strong and responsive.
Glassing
Top 2 x 6oz // Bottom 6oz + 4oz fin patch
EPS SURFBOARD CONSTRUCTION
Matched to Summer vibes Grom Youth Shortboard Surfboard – Blue Fade
Complete your setup
30% OFF Hardware & Accessories with any board purchase. Add $80 and shipping is FREE.
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Choose your dimensions
Select your board size here.
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Leash
Save 30% when you buy with a surfboard
5ft is the closest fit for every Grom size. Choose 6ft when you prefer a little more length.
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Traction
Save 30% when you buy with a surfboard
A Grom-size tail pad gives the right fit and a clear reference point for the back foot.
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Premium performance fins
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A hard composite thruster fin set is included. Premium performance fins are optional if you want to further tune the feel of your new board.
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Boardbag
Save 30% when you buy with a surfboard
The 5'6 Lite cover fits every Grom size. The 6'3 double travel cover allows you to pack your whole quiver plus gear wherever you go.
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Got enough hardware?... How about accessories for the car?
Car accessories · Save 30%
Add the gear that gets your board safely to the beach. The most versatile choice is shown first.
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Wax
Don't forget Wax - 30% off with board purchase
Choose Summer vibes Soft / Cool wax for cooler water, or Hard / Warm wax for warmer water.
Construction
How your Summer vibes surfboard is built
We have worked with our world-class boardbuilding partner for 10+ years. Like us, they are a family-owned business and build for some of the world's largest surf labels. Our boards are built using quality, durable materials by experienced hands at every stage.
01 · Preshaping
02 · Hand shape finishing
03 · Hand finished blanks
04 · Finishing
05 · Sanding
06 · Finished boards
Partnership
10+ years working together
A long-term relationship gives us consistent construction, shared quality standards and the confidence to keep refining every model.
Experience
Family-owned specialist boardbuilders
Like Summer vibes, our boardbuilding partner is family-owned. Their experienced team also builds for some of the world's largest surf labels.
Construction
EPS foam, fibreglass, wood stringer and epoxy resin
These proven materials balance lightweight response, dependable strength and the everyday durability expected from a Summer vibes surfboard.
Hands-on finish
Built, checked and re-checked
From preshaping and hand-finishing through sanding and final inspection, experienced boardbuilders and surfers build, check and re-check every board before it is sent to you, ready to surf.
