Black Project Surge Surf Paddle

The Black Project Surge Surf Paddle is Black Project’s dedicated SUP surfing paddle. It is built for paddlers who want a lighter, more responsive and more confidence-inspiring paddle in the surf than an all-round or touring shape can offer.

When you are trying to catch waves, brace late, redirect quickly and keep the paddle out of the way when the board is moving around under you, the details matter. That is exactly where the Surge earns its place. It feels quicker, cleaner and more surf-literate than a do-it-all paddle, which is why serious SUP surfers tend to appreciate it straight away.

Where it sits in the Black Project range

The Surge is the surf-specific model in the range. It is more specialised for waves than the Lava, and less foil-specific than the FoilX.

• Choose the Surge if wave performance is the priority
• Choose the Lava if you want one paddle to cover mixed paddling with occasional surf
• Choose the FoilX if your paddling is mainly SUP foiling rather than SUP surfing

Why choose the Surge Surf Paddle?

• Made for surf use – quicker to accelerate, easier to react with and more natural in wave situations
• Excellent wave-catching support – useful when timing matters and you need the blade to load cleanly
• Apex Carbon shaft platform – a strong fit for dynamic paddling and more impact-prone use
• Light, crisp feel – keeps the paddle responsive without feeling cumbersome in the hands
• Better surf behaviour than general-purpose paddles – especially noticeable for regular SUP surfers

Specifications

What’s included

• Black Project Surge Surf Paddle

This listing is for the complete paddle. For protection during transport and storage, add the Black Project Paddle Bag.

Explore the range

Browse the Black Project collection
Lava Two Piece SUP Paddle
FoilX Carbon Paddle
Apex Carbon Paddle Shaft

Helpful reading & buying advice

Shop Black Project paddles, fins and accessories
Book the SUP Test Centre at Woodmill
Read: Black Project arrives at The SUP Company

FAQs

It is best for paddlers who regularly SUP surf and want a blade and shaft setup that feels quicker and more controlled in waves than a touring or all-round paddle.

You can, but its strengths are in the surf. If most of your paddling is general cruising or touring with just the odd wave, the Lava is usually the better all-round choice.

The Surge is for SUP surfing. The FoilX is for SUP foiling and is tuned around take-off cadence and foil acceleration rather than wave-riding paddle behaviour.