Tom Wegener · Master shaper · Noosa, Australia
Tom Wegener Surfboards established 1999.
This website represents an overview of the surfboards we have made and some of the work we have done from 1999–2025. In 2026 we launched a second-generation surf brand, Wegener Tool Co. with our daughter Sunday Wegener. Enjoy this archival overview of Tom Wegener Surfboards in Australia since 1999 and read from an extensive archive of Tom's articles in The Blog. Check out our new direction at Wegener Tool Co. We aim to provide all the tools you need to shape your surfing life.
About Tom Wegener
Noosa · 2024From the Journal
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Suction + Tension = Hang Ten
Walking on Water - Tom Wegener tells you how. The science behind your next noseride is more complex than you might think.
Doctor of Surf Culture
What is value? Is it money or something else? This book questions the norms of economic neo-liberalism. Tom looks into the minds of surfboard artisans to discover how they see the world.
Super Custom Foam Longboards
The boards of the 1960s were made to last and that durability has heavily influenced my shaping.
The Paulownia Sheet Method
- Paulownia Sheets
Paulownia is light and strong. It doesn’t absorb salt water, making it ideal for surfboards. With paulownia 2mm sheets you can build the board of your dreams!
- EPS Core
Shape your board from an EPS core - you can even up-cycle an old, discarded foamie.
- Cork Rails
Add cork for the rails. It is easy to shape and is soft, making a much safer surfboard to ride.
- Safe to build at home
No toxic chemicals — shape it in the shed with hand tools.
Looking for more?
Bellyboards, Paulownia timber, tools, templates, books & more — available at Wegener Tool Co.