FAMOUS SURFEST. 2002 / STILL HERE

Wax first. Always.

STAY
FAMOUS.

25 Years. Original Roots. New Chapter.

SHOP WAX CUSTOM WAX
Shaun Burns surfing Santa Cruz

The current range

THE CURRENT RANGE.

Shop the wax and gear in our current collection.

Gray / Black

Duo

Gray / Black

$39

View productAqua / Blue

Duo

Aqua / Blue

$39

View productCharcoal / Black

Portal

Charcoal / Black

$36

View productNavy / Pink

Portal

Navy / Pink

$36

View productNavy / Yellow

Segway

Navy / Yellow

$33

View productWhite / Black

Segway

White / Black

$36

View productTropical Surf Wax

Tropical Surf Wax

From $3

View productWarm Surf Wax

Warm Surf Wax

From $3

View productCool Surf Wax

Cool Surf Wax

From $3

View productCold Surf Wax

Cold Surf Wax

From $3

View productBasecoat Surf Wax

Basecoat Surf Wax

From $3

View productFamous Wax Comb

Famous Wax Comb

$1

View productBlack

Classic Tee

$16

View productHeather Green

Hexagon Tee

From $16

View productTraction 20 Tee

Traction 20 Tee

$22

View productMilestones Tee

Milestones Tee

$28

View productEcho Snapback Hat

Echo Snapback Hat

$32

View productSupply Trucker Hat

Supply Trucker Hat

$16

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Shop all waxBulk waxCustom label wax

Your name. Our wax.

CUSTOM
SURF WAX.

Make it yours.

EXPLORE CUSTOM WAX
Famous SD custom surf wax label in brown and gold
Famous SD

Famous heritage / 2002 - 2025

FROM LABELS.
TO BOXES.

The packaging evolved.
The Famous formula stayed Famous.

2002

The original chapter

Famous surf wax wrappers from the packaging archive
The Famous formula was created in San Diego. Wrapped bars began the story.

→

The labels evolved

Famous surf wax labels from the packaging archive
The Famous script and color-coded temperature bands carried the story forward.

2025

Now boxed individually

Famous surf wax boxes from the packaging archive
Same Famous formula. A new package for every bar.
Same Famous formula.

From the first wrappers to individually boxed bars, this is the Famous packaging story.

Partner spotlight

FAMOUS x
DSRT SURF.

Pool wax, by Famous. A co-branded line for DSRT Surf in Palm Desert, California, in Cold, Cool, Warm and Hot.

DSRT Surf x Famous Cold Pool Wax label, under 60°F / 15°C
DSRT Surf x Famous Cool Pool Wax label, 60-70°F / 15-20°C
DSRT Surf x Famous Warm Pool Wax label, 70-80°F / 20-26°C
DSRT Surf x Famous Hot Pool Wax label, 80°F+ / 26°C+

Traction / apparel / accessories

THE REST OF THE RANGE.

72-Bar Case of Famous Wax

72-Bar Case of Famous Wax

From $140

View productBoxer Pocket Tee

Boxer Pocket Tee

$28

View productCustom Combo

Custom Combo

$39

View productWhite

Cylinders Tee

$16

View productFamous Surf Wax

Famous Surf Wax

$3

View productBlack

Grizzly Tee

$16

View productSuperior Wax Tee

Superior Wax Tee

$28

View productWhite

Supply Tee

$16

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The surf community

FIND YOUR PEOPLE.

Explore the growing shop and boardriders club directories. Independent listings, not Famous stockists or affiliated clubs.

SURF SHOP DIRECTORY BOARDRIDERS CLUBS
Shaun Burns surfing Santa Cruz

20+ years

OF PROVEN WAX & SURF GOODS
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6-minute film

STEPPING GROUNDS

Jordy & Kieran hunt cold-water tunnels.

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Famous Stories

Private-Label Surf Wax: A Buyer's Guide for Shops, Schools and Brands
Private-Label Surf Wax: A Buyer's Guide for Shops, Schools and Brands
Surf Wax Temperature Guide: Which Wax for Which Water
Surf Wax Temperature Guide: Which Wax for Which Water
Famous Since 2002: A Short History of Famous Surf
Famous Since 2002: A Short History of Famous Surf