Eric Arakawa Designs

Eric Arakawa Designs Custom surfboards crafted on the North Shore of Oahu with passion since 1979. In demand throughout the globe, Eric has traveled to Australia, the U.S.

With over 30 years of experience and having shaped surfboards for over ten World Champions, Eric Arakawa is considered by many to be one of the finest shapers in the world. Used regularly by both local and touring pros, his boards have been ridden to victory in countless Triple Crowns as well as WCT and WQS events worldwide. Mainland, Brazil, Europe, Japan, Israel, Puerto Rico and the South Pacific to shape and design boards. Because of the uncompromising quality of his work, he has also been honored by the surfing media for his achievements, with Australia’s Surfing Life Magazine having rated him amongst the top ten shapers in the world, and more recently being named as Surfing Magazine’s Shaper of the Year in 2003. Close to 30,000 boards under his belt, he has added the distinction of becoming an industry leader in incorporating the now universally accepted CAD technology to improve not only his own designs, but also those of many of his peers. In addition, with advent of new materials, he has been tapped as a consultant for sports industry giant Salomon Inc. as well as a designer for U.S. Blanks, a surfboard blank manufacturer making its mark in the industry.

09/26/2026

Arakawa Factory Rider breakdown of the new “Black Diamond” model w/ Kalānōweo DeSoto lighting up a fun day in town ⬛️💎 | 🎥 Pulu™️ kaimana

09/23/2026

thomas_carvalho lighting up the Gold Coast on the new “Black Diamond” model. If you’re liking the look of this thing in the pocket, take a look at the custom order section of our website… and schedule a design session with Eric to get your own! 👀 | 🎥 Andrew Shield

09/21/2026

Today, Eric gives us a sneak peak breakdown of our upcoming model, the “Black Diamond” ⬛️💎 | 🎥 Pulu™️ kaimana

09/19/2026

Sneak peek of Kalānōweo DeSoto taking our upcoming model through the paces 👀 If you’re looking for a high-output performance shorty that works in your typical fair - good+ conditions, we’ve got something special for you! Our team riders from Hawaii, Australia, and South America have all been responding very positively to the new design. Stay tuned as we roll this model out in the coming weeks 🤙 | 🎥 Pulu™️ kaimana

09/17/2026
As winter approaches, the big wave riders begin to prepare their quivers. With the super El Niño, we should be in for qu...
09/15/2026

As winter approaches, the big wave riders begin to prepare their quivers. With the super El Niño, we should be in for quite the season of surf. The 2024 Eddie Aikau Big Wave champion Landon McNamara recently swung by the factory to pick up his custom 10’0 “Peacekeeper” Gun 🤙

09/12/2026

Today, Eric gives us the story behind our fan favorite “Thank God For Surfing” tee. From it’s creation during Covid till today, our sentiment remains the same 🙏🏄‍♂️🤙 | 🎥 Pulu™️ kaimana

Get to know the “Bandit” ~ our factory favorite groveler(ish) shortboard. This model is designed for easy speed and cont...
09/10/2026

Get to know the “Bandit” ~ our factory favorite groveler(ish) shortboard. This model is designed for easy speed and control in small waves, while still packing a punch in waves with some juice. These attributes make it a perfect board for the fall season, when the waves in town are beginning to fade and the waves on the north shore are just starting to roll through 🎰 | 🎥 Pulu™️ kaimana 🎞️ Kū’i’o’okalani Young

In observance of Labor Day, our Waialua Sugar Mill factory and showroom will be closed today (9/7). We hope you all enjo...
09/07/2026

In observance of Labor Day, our Waialua Sugar Mill factory and showroom will be closed today (9/7). We hope you all enjoy the day and stay safe with this weather on the way! Aloha 🤙

09/04/2026

Aloha Friday slides on the “Niu” Log w/ Shaley Mercado 🌴 | 🎥 Brent Bielmann

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Waialua, HI

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Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm

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(808) 637-0068

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