Famous Tropical Surf Wax is a topcoat for surfing in water 78°F (26°C) and up. It's our hardest topcoat, a paraffin-based formula that won't melt into a smear in hot water and sun, with a beady texture for grip and a UV inhibitor. Made in California by Famous Surf since 2002.
Specs
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Water temperature: 78°F and up (26°C and up)
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Type: Topcoat, applied over basecoat
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Base: Paraffin
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Features: Hardest topcoat formula, beady texture, UV inhibitor
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Made in: California, USA
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Sizes: Single bars, 4 bars, or a 72-bar case
How to apply
On a new or stripped board, lay down a coat of Famous Basecoat first to build bumps. Then rub Tropical wax over the top in light circles or a crosshatch until the deck is evenly tacky. Keep your board out of direct sun between sessions and rough the wax up with a wax comb when grip fades.
FAQ
Where is tropical surf wax used?
Anywhere the water is 78°F (26°C) or warmer, such as Hawaii, Florida in summer, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and Indonesia.
Why does water temperature matter?
Wax that's too hard for the water won't grip, and wax that's too soft melts and smears. Tropical is the hardest topcoat, so it keeps its bumps in hot water.
What if I'm between two temperature ranges?
The softer formula grips more, and the harder one holds up better if the day warms up. Plenty of surfers carry both.
Do I need basecoat?
On a new or freshly stripped board, yes. Basecoat is harder and builds the bumps your topcoat sticks to, so your wax lasts longer.
Surf a lot? Get a tropical surf wax subscription. You'll save 20% and we'll ship your wax every other month.
Need wax with your logo on it? We also make custom-branded surf wax for shops, clubs and brands.
