6 Affordable Wakesurfing Boats

Wakesurfing grows more popular every year, and it’s easy to understand why. Unlike traditional wakeboarding where you ride far behind a boat moving at comparatively high speeds, wake surfing takes place right at the transom, so you’re still in contact with everyone on board and close enough to enjoy the tunes. Best of all, you’re only moving along at around 10 mph, so taking a spill doesn’t guarantee a world of aches and pains the next day. That makes wake surfing something that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or ability.

While it’s true that pro-level specialty wakesurfing boats can top six figures, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are six great wakesurfing boats that are priced to appeal to everyone. Best of all, when the board gets put away they make terrific family runabouts as well.

Campion WS18

Campion WS18

• Length: 20’
• Beam: 7’ 8”
• Dry weight: 2,686 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 25 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 7
• MSRP: See dealer

Campion’s WS18 checks all the boxes with its sleek design, plush seating or 7, extended stern swim platform, wake tower and available Zero Off speed control system and surf tabs. Kicking up the sound is a Kicker KMC20 premium marine stereo with Bluetooth streaming, USB input, an amp, a subwoofer and no less than six speakers. Its distinctive Watersports Edition look features custom gelcoat, a stylish curved windshield and a telescoping four-step ladder mounted up front in the bow, making it a cinch to get on and off the boat if you beach it for a picnic.

Chaparral 21 Surf

Chaparral 21 Surf

• Length: 21’
• Beam” 8’ 4”
• Dry weight: 3,300 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 40 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 12
• MSRP: $51,495

Chaparral’s 21 Surf combines all the great features from the company’s legendary SSi runabout lineup and adds surf features like a Volvo Penta Forward Drive and Malibu Surf Gate technology that lets riders instantly adjust the wake as desired with no repositioning necessary. A Medallion touch-screen display provides crisp, precision control while elegant hand-stitched upholstery ensures a ride in this boat means a great time for all. All adds up to one of the best wakesurfing boats around.

Four Winns HD2 Surf

Four Winns HD2 Surf

• Length: 20’ 1”
• Beam: 8’ 4”
• Dry weight: 3,760 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 40 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 10
• MSRP: $60,913

With its massive stern sun pad, extended swim platform, ballast system, wake enhancement tabs and Zero Off speed control and Volvo Penta Forward Drive system, Four Winns HD2 Surf comes ready to surf. With its Bluetooth-streaming stereo, ample seating and LED mood lighting, the HD2 doesn’t leave much for the option list. But Four Winns still offers some goodies there to help buyers personalize their boat exactly as they wish.

Glastron GTD 205 Surf

Glastron GTD 205 Surf

• Length: 20’ 4”
• Beam: 8’ 6”
• Dry weight: 3,800 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 40 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 11
• MSRP: $59,453

Ever since James Bond jumped a Glastron GT-150 over police cars in the 1974 classic Live and Let Die, the name Glastron has been associated with over-the-top performance and that very much applies today to the company’s surf boat lineup. With standard features including a Volvo Penta Forward drive system, a ballast system, Zero Off digital speed control, wake enhancement tabs and a killer stereo with four speakers and Bluetooth streaming, isn’t just a great wakesurf boat but also a sporty and versatile family runabout.

Heyday WT-1SC

Heyday WT-1SC

• Length: 19’ 6”
• Beam: 8’ 0”
• Dry weight: 3,150 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 35 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 9
• MSRP: $39,995

The Heyday WT-1SC features a side console helm with a roomy, asymmetrical interior layout with bow seating on the port side, the console to starboard and twin hot tub-style ‘Hangout Zone’ seating spaces in back, which allow passengers to comfortably watch surfers behind the boat or face forward for cruising. At under 20 feet in overall length, this boat tows easily and fits in most standard garages. Simply put, this compact craft is one of the best wakesurfing boats available today.

Starcraft MDX 201 E Surf

Starcraft MDX 201 E Surf

• Length: 22’ 3”
• Beam: 102”
• Dry weight: 2,725 lbs
• Fuel capacity: 45 gal.
• Passenger capacity: 12
• MSRP: $45,896

Starcraft has been building boats for North American families since 1903, and in that time they’ve learned a few things about value. That’s evident in their new MDX 201 E Surf Edition, which adds great wakesurfing capability to one of the company’s most popular deck boats. Along with all the standard MDX features like the awesome JL Audio system, the 201 E Surf gets a Volvo Penta Forward Drive system, ballast tanks, adjustable surf tabs for wake control, a Zero Off GPS digital speed control and an extended rear swim platform.