Costco sells paddle boards like patio furniture: a pallet arrives in spring, and by the time you have read a review the item number is gone.
The Wavestorm 9 ft 6, the board most people mean, was a warehouse regular in 2021 and is no longer part of the lineup.
So this page does two jobs: what is on the Costco shelf now, and four packages you can order today at Costco money.
The Wavestorm is one of them, because it sells year round on Amazon. It gets its own section below.
What Costco sells today
Checked against costco.com in August 2026, the US paddle board shelf holds four inflatable packages and no foam board at all, from a kids board up to a five person party board. Three of the four are online only items, so a warehouse visit is the wrong way to look for them.
- Aqua Marina Vibrant 8 ft: the kids board and the cheapest thing on the shelf. 8 ft by 28 in by 4 in, 11.9 lb, with backpack, double action pump, slide in centre fin, leash, paddle, phone dry bag and repair kit. Item 2009525, online only, rated 4.5 across 21 member reviews.
- Aqua Marina Super Trip Tandem 14 ft: a two paddler board, 14 ft by 34 in by 8 in and 29.5 lb, built on Aqua Marina’s Drop Stitch Light construction. The package carries an electric pump, two paddles, two centre fins, two phone dry bags, bungee cords, repair kit and a zippered backpack. Item 2007572, online only, 4.3 across 72 reviews.
- Hyperlite Evolution 9 ft 4 3 in 1 hybrid: the one warehouse item in the group, sold as stand, sit or lounge. Pontoon shaped hull, adjustable hybrid paddle for standing or seated use, patented folding fins, electric pump, backpack, dry bag and clip on drink sleeves. Item 1985278, 3.7 across 25 reviews, and it was already out of stock at the warehouse we checked.
- Tommy Bahama Megalodon 3: the party board and twice the price of anything else here. 15 ft by 56 in by 8 in, 52 lb, rated to 1,100 lb for five or more people, with the ISLE-LINK accessory rail, twin 7 in fins, two paddles, two leashes and a hand pump. Item 2086064, online only, no member reviews yet.
What is missing from that list is the board most people are searching for. The Wavestorm 9 ft 6, the blue and white foam board that made Costco a paddle board destination in the first place, does not appear in Costco’s paddle board results at all any more. Its specification has not changed, and Wavestorm sells the same board on Amazon all year, which is where the alternatives below start.
Better alternatives to a Costco paddle board
All four are complete packages in the Costco price band, all four are in stock as we write this, and none of them costs meaningfully more than what the warehouse charges. The first is the Wavestorm itself.
| Model | Key spec | Best for | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wavestorm 9 ft 6the board people mean | 9 ft 6 foam board, 300 lb | Surf, beach and rental style use | No longer listed at Costco |
| WAVESTORM 9 ft 6 Paddle Board | 9 ft 6, EPS foam core | Shorebreak, kids and beach abuse | In stock on Amazon |
| Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board | 10 ft 6 x 33 in, 350 lb | A first board for calm lakes and slow rivers | In stock on Amazon |
| SamaDally 11 ft x 34 in Paddle Board | 11 ft x 34 in, 450 lb | Two people, or one paddler with a dog | In stock on Amazon |
| Entroffy 11 ft 6 Paddle Board | 11 ft 6 x 33 in, 450 lb | Open water and longer distances | In stock on Amazon |
1. WAVESTORM 9 ft 6 Paddle Board
If what you wanted from Costco was specifically the Wavestorm, buy the Wavestorm. It is the same soft top foam board, it is stocked all year now that Costco has dropped it, and it is the only board on this page that is not an inflatable.
- Size9 ft 6
- BuildEPS foam core, 3 stringers, water barrier skin
- TypeSoft top, not inflatable
- UseSurf and beach
Best for: Shorebreak, kids and rental style abuse.
A foam soft top rather than an inflatable. It takes a beating, it does not need a pump, and a collision in the surf hurts a lot less than one with a rigid rail.Strengths
- Soft deck and rails
- Nothing to inflate
- Cheap to replace
Weaknesses
- A hard board to store and to transport
The trade is storage. A 9 ft 6 foam board does not fold into a backpack, so it needs a garage wall or a roof rack, which is exactly the reason the rest of this list is inflatable.
2. Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board
If what you wanted from Costco was a cheap first inflatable and the badge on it did not matter, this is the board that replaces it. Roc is the volume seller in this class on Amazon and the package is the reason.
Roc 10 ft 6 Paddle Board
- Size10 ft 6 x 33 in
- Capacity350 lb
- In the boxPaddle, pump, leash, backpack
- Warranty3 years
Best for: A first board for calm lakes and slow rivers.
Roc sells more boards on Amazon than any other budget brand, and the reason is visible in the package: board, paddle, pump, leash and backpack for the price other brands charge for the board alone. The 10 ft 6 by 33 in outline is the classic all round shape.Strengths
- Complete kit, nothing to buy twice
- 350 lb capacity
- Three year warranty from a US seller
Weaknesses
- The aluminium paddle is the part most owners replace first
It is the safest first purchase on this page: nothing about a 10 ft 6 by 33 in all round board will fight a beginner, and if paddling does not stick you have not spent Costco money twice.
3. SamaDally 11 ft x 34 in Paddle Board
The Costco boards that sell best are the wide ones, because a warehouse shopper is usually buying for a household rather than for one person. Thirty four inches of width is the spec that does that job.
- Size11 ft x 34 in
- Capacity450 lb
- Fins3 removable
- In the boxPaddle, pump, coiled leash, phone pouch, 100 L backpack
Best for: Two people, or one paddler with a dog and gear.
Thirty four inches of width with 450 lb of capacity, which is the family board formula: room for two, and enough float that nobody sinks the tail.Strengths
- 34 in wide
- 450 lb capacity
- Everything in one box
Weaknesses
- Wide boards are slow boards
Understand what you are buying though. Width is stability and it is also drag. This board is a slow board, and that is the correct choice for a family and the wrong one for fitness paddling.
4. Entroffy 11 ft 6 Paddle Board
The one thing the Costco packages do not offer is length. If you already know you paddle in a straight line for an hour rather than in circles for ten minutes, buy longer than the warehouse sells.
- Size11 ft 6 x 33 in x 6 in
- Capacity450 lb
- Pressure15 PSI in 5 to 10 minutes
- In the box2 in 1 paddle, 3 fins, leash, pump
Best for: Paddlers who outgrew a 10 footer within one season.
At 11 ft 6 by 33 in this is the long end of the all round class: it still forgives a wobble, but it holds a line across open water instead of drifting.Strengths
- Longer hull tracks noticeably better
- 450 lb capacity
- Convertible paddle included
Weaknesses
- Bulkier to pack than a 10 ft 6 board
It packs bulkier and it is less forgiving of a rushed first ten minutes, but on open water it holds a line instead of wandering, and that difference gets bigger the longer you paddle.
The Costco Wavestorm 9 ft 6 in detail
Data & Facts
| Board Type | Soft top foam board, not inflatable |
|---|---|
| Brand | Wavestorm |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Price Range | Low |
| Intended Use | Allround, beach and shorebreak |
| Maximum Load | 300 lb (136 kg) as rated |
| Length | 114 in (9 ft 6, 290 cm) |
| Width | 32.81 in (83 cm) |
| Thickness | 4.4 in (11 cm) |
| Construction | EPS foam core, three marine ply stringers, HDPE bottom, WBS deck skin |
| Accessories | Aluminium and polypropylene paddle, soft roof rack, removable 9 in fin, ankle leash |
| Costco item number | 1426290, listed in 2021 |
| Availability | Not listed at Costco any more, sold year round on Amazon |
How did the Costco Wavestorm change over time?
Wavestorm keeps the 9 ft 6 shape almost untouched from year to year and moves the graphics instead, which is why two boards bought three seasons apart paddle the same. The changes that do matter are these.
- Graphics: the colourway is the main thing that rotates. The classic blue and white deck has been joined by camo and pastel runs, with no change to the outline underneath.
- Kayak hybrid version: the variant sold today ships as a SUP and kayak hybrid, so a seated paddling option was added to a board that started as a pure stand up.
- Costco packaging: the warehouse has also sold the 9 ft 6 as a two pack rather than a single board, which is where the low per board price in old forum threads comes from.
Pro & Con
Pros
- Soft deck and soft rails, a collision costs nothing
- No pump, no inflation time, ready in seconds
- Foam core survives sand, gravel and rental style abuse
- Cheap enough to treat as a beach toy
- Three stringers keep a 9 ft 6 board from flexing badly
Cons
- Rigid board, so no backpack and no car boot
- The 300 lb rating is optimistic for a 4.4 in thick foam board
- Short and wide, so it is slow and wanders off line
- The included aluminium paddle is basic
- Costco does not list it at all any more
Built & Material
The Wavestorm is not an inflatable, and that is the single most important thing to understand about it. The core is expanded polystyrene foam, the kind used in soft top surfboards, stiffened lengthways by three marine plywood stringers that stop a board of this length from folding under a heavier paddler.
The bottom is a sheet of HDPE, a hard slick plastic that takes the scraping when the board is dragged up a beach. The deck is covered in a soft water barrier skin rather than an EVA pad glued to PVC, so the whole top surface is grippy and forgiving instead of just the standing area.
The trade against a drop stitch inflatable is honest in both directions. Nothing here can be punctured by a fin or a dock cleat, and nothing here folds into a bag either.
Weight Limit
The rated capacity is 300 lb (136 kg). That number covers the paddler plus everything on the board, and for a 9 ft 6 hull that is only 4.4 in thick it is the optimistic end of the scale rather than a working figure.
- Paddler weight for comfortable paddling: up to about 200 lb (90 kg)
- Paddler weight where the board starts to sit low: above roughly 230 lb (105 kg)
Above that the board still floats, but the tail sinks, the nose lifts and every stroke costs more than it should. Heavier paddlers are better served by one of the 11 ft inflatables further up this page, where 450 lb ratings come with the volume to back them.
Intended Use & Riding Characteristics
This is a beach board first and a flat water board second. At 9 ft 6 by 32.81 in it is short and wide, which means it turns quickly, catches small waves easily and does not hold a straight line for long. On a lake it works, but it will wander and it will be slower than anything 10 ft 6 or longer.
Where it genuinely beats the inflatables is in shorebreak and around swimmers. A foam board that hits a shin leaves a bruise, a rigid rail leaves stitches, and that is the reason surf schools and rental fleets buy soft tops by the pallet.
A single removable 9 in fin sits underneath. It is enough tracking for beach use and not enough for a serious touring line, which matches what the board is for.
Design
The Wavestorm look is the reason people recognise it across a car park: a wide rounded nose, a blunt squared off tail and a full length graphic deck, usually in the blue and white pattern that has become the brand signature.
There is no clutter on the board. No bungee grid, no cargo D-rings, no camera mount. A carry handle in the middle and a leash plug at the tail are the whole hardware list, which is consistent with a board built to be picked up and taken to the water rather than loaded with gear.
Features
- Three marine ply stringers running the length of the foam core, the reason this board is stiffer than a single stringer soft top
- HDPE slick bottom that tolerates being dragged across sand and gravel
- Removable 9 in centre fin so the board can be stored flat
- Soft top deck skin across the full standing area, no separate pad to peel off
- Kayak hybrid option on the current version, for paddling seated
Accessory
The package is deliberately thin, because a foam board needs less than an inflatable does. There is no pump, no repair kit and no backpack, and none of them would be any use here.
- Adjustable aluminium and polypropylene paddle
- Coiled ankle leash
- Removable 9 in centre fin
- Soft roof rack pads for carrying the board on a car
The soft roof rack is the piece worth noting. It exists because the board cannot be packed down, and Wavestorm knows the first question every buyer asks is how to get a 9 ft 6 board home.
FAQ
Does Costco still sell the Wavestorm paddle board?
No. The Wavestorm 9 ft 6 was a warehouse item in 2021 under number 1426290, and as of August 2026 it does not appear in Costco’s paddle board range at all. Wavestorm itself sells the same board on Amazon continuously, which is the reliable way to get one.
Are Costco paddle boards any good?
For the money, yes, with one caveat. The packages are complete and the prices are genuinely low, but the lineup changes every season, there is no continuity of model, and if you have a warranty question in year two the board is often no longer a Costco item. That is the real cost of buying a SUP at a warehouse club.
What does the Costco paddle board range cover?
It runs from an 8 ft Aqua Marina Vibrant kids board at the bottom to the 15 ft Tommy Bahama Megalodon 3 at the top, with the Aqua Marina Super Trip Tandem and the Hyperlite Evolution hybrid in between. Most single paddler buyers end up choosing between those two middle boards.
What should I buy instead of a Costco paddle board?
If you want the same money and better availability, a Roc 10 ft 6 covers the beginner case and a wide 11 ft board such as the SamaDally covers the family case. If you specifically wanted the foam Wavestorm, buy the Wavestorm rather than a substitute, because nothing inflatable behaves like a soft top in shorebreak.
Conclusion
A Costco paddle board is a good deal and a bad plan. The deal is real: complete packages at warehouse club money, in a category where a comparable branded package is routinely twice that. The plan fails because you cannot decide to buy one. You can only find out what the range happens to hold this year, and this year it is two Aqua Marinas, a Hyperlite hybrid and a 15 ft Tommy Bahama, with no Wavestorm anywhere.
If you have a warehouse near you and the shape on the pallet suits you, buy it, there is nothing wrong with any of the four packages above. If you are reading this because you looked and the board you wanted was not there, the four alternatives cover the same jobs at the same money, and they are on the shelf every month of the year.
