surf shorts

Quick-dry swimwear

Surf shorts are loose-fitting shorts designed for water sports, typically made of quick-drying synthetic fabric and reaching to the knee or just above.

They often feature bold patterns, side pockets, and a drawstring or velcro closure.

The terms surf shorts, board shorts, and swim trunks overlap considerably, though board shorts tends to emphasize the longer, baggier style favored by surfers: He grabbed his surf shorts and headed to the beach.

Related

beach bum · waves · catching waves · sand · ocean · ocean breeze · tropical · velcro · drawstring · Hawaiian · saltwater · tan · tan lines · sunscreen · wax · rash guard · tide · coastal

Categories
Opposites
coverage and fit

surf shortsSpeedos

Minimal men's swimwear

speedos · swim briefs · bikini bottoms · briefs · racing briefs

formality and context

surf shortsdress pants

Formal legwear for occasions

trousers · slacks · business attire · wool trousers · evening wear

climate and season

surf shortsski pants

Insulated legwear for slopes

snow pants · thermal leggings · wetsuit · dry suit · long johns

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G