Men’s Boardshorts for Surf, Beach & Swim
Boardshorts are one of those things you can never quite have enough of, especially if you live near the beach. These picks include surf-brand boardshorts from Hurley, O’Neill, Quiksilver, Billabong, Rip Curl and Oakley, plus a few quick-dry swim shorts for beach and travel days.
Surf Boardshorts, Swim Trunks & Quick-Dry Beach Shorts
Some of these are proper surf boardshorts with stretch fabric and fixed waists. Others are more casual swim trunks with liners and pockets. Check the inseam, waist style and whether they have a liner before ordering — boardshorts are simple until they are not.
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Hurley Men’s One & Only 20" Board Shorts
A classic Hurley boardshort with a simple surf look, fixed waist and useful 20 inch length for beach and surf days.
Hurley Men’s One & Only 22" Boardshort
A longer 22 inch Hurley boardshort with extra coverage. Good if you prefer a bit more length in the leg.
O’Neill Men’s Printed 21" Boardshorts
Printed O’Neill boardshorts with a longer 21 inch cut. Good for surfers who like a bit of colour without going full clown suit.
O’Neill Men’s Santa Cruz 21" Boardshorts
A classic O’Neill Santa Cruz style boardshort with a bold surf-brand look and easy beach fit.
Quiksilver Men’s Everyday 21" Board Shorts
A simple Quiksilver boardshort with a classic surf fit. Good for everyday beach use and warm-water trips.
Quiksilver Men’s Regular Fit Stretch Trunks
Quiksilver stretch swim trunks for beach, pool and travel days. More casual swimwear than old-school fixed-waist boardshorts.
Billabong Men’s 73 Pro 20" Boardshort
A performance-style Billabong boardshort with a 20 inch outseam and a clean surf look.
Oakley Men’s Kana 21" Boardshort 2.0
A longer Oakley boardshort with a clean fit and modern styling. Good for surf, beach and general water use.
Rip Curl Men’s Mirage Core 20" Boardshorts
A Rip Curl Mirage boardshort with a performance surf feel. Good if you want lightweight shorts for paddling and surfing.
Billabong Good Times 16" Layback Fit Boardshort
A shorter layback-style Billabong boardshort with an elastic waist. Good for beach days and casual swimming.
Oakley Swell Line Recycled 18" Boardshort
An 18 inch Oakley boardshort made with a recycled fabric style. Nice if you prefer a slightly shorter cut.
Rip Curl Mirage Daybreaker Boardshort
A lightweight Rip Curl boardshort with a surf-performance feel. Good for warm water and daily beach use.
O’Neill Hyperfreak Divergent 21" Boardshorts
A performance O’Neill boardshort with the Hyperfreak style. Good for surfing when stretch and comfort matter.
Billabong All Day Overdye 17" Boardshort
A casual Billabong layback boardshort with a shorter 17 inch length. Good for beach, pool and travel.
Quiksilver UPF 50 Quick Dry Boardshorts
A quick-dry Quiksilver boardshort with sun-protection style fabric. Handy for long days outside.
Billabong 4-Way Stretch 73 Pro 20" Boardshort
A 4-way stretch Billabong boardshort for surfing and active beach days. More performance-minded than basic swim trunks.
Quiksilver Union Amphibian 20" Hybrid Shorts
Hybrid shorts from Quiksilver that can handle water but still look like casual walk shorts. Good for travel.
maamgic 2-in-1 Swim Trunks
Shorter swim trunks with a built-in liner. More beach and pool style than traditional surf boardshorts.
maamgic Swim Trunks with Compression Liner
Quick-dry swim trunks with a compression liner and pockets. Good for swimming, travel and general beach days.
ELETOP Quick Dry Swim Trunks
Quick-dry swim trunks with a mesh lining. A simple option for beach holidays, pool days and travel.
G Gradual Quick Dry Board Shorts
Casual quick-dry shorts with a mesh lining. More swim trunk than surf boardshort, but still useful around the beach.
G Gradual Swim Trunks with Zipper Pockets
No-liner swim trunks with zipper pockets. Good if you prefer shorts without a mesh liner.
maamgic Vintage Swim Trunks
Shorter vintage-style swim trunks with a fun 80s/90s look. Good for pool and beach days.
XOMZG Hawaiian Swim Trunks
Hawaiian-style swim trunks with a mesh lining and beach print. Good for holiday wear rather than serious surf sessions.
UNICOMIDEA Swim Trunks with Compression Liner
Longer 9 inch swim trunks with a compression liner. A practical option for swimming and beach workouts.
Gleeease 5" Swim Trunks
Shorter 5 inch swim trunks with a compression liner. Good for people who are not trying to relive the 90s long-boardshort era.
Hawaiian Swim Trunks with Mesh Lining
Casual Hawaiian-style swim trunks for beach holidays, pool days and warm-weather travel.
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