Surfboard Manufacturing
Clear Water Glassing is a full-service surfboard manufacturing facility located in Southern California, offering over 25 years of professional board building expertise to local shapers of all skill levels and brand sizes.
We provide full-scale surfboard manufacturing from raw blank to finished board. Our production process brings your designs to life through precision shaping, expert fiberglass lamination, and strict quality control at every stage. For shapers and brands, we also offer pickup and return service for pre-glassed boards—streamlining your production workflow and keeping your operation moving efficiently.
Full-Service Production Capabilities
CNC Surfboard Cutting
Our precision machine-cutting process guarantees accurate outlines, controlled rocker curves, and reliable repeatability for scalable surfboard production.
Glassing
Clean lamination focused on structural strength, optimal weight balance, and long-term durability. Our experienced surfboard lamination team works efficiently to reduce material waste and minimize environmental impact.
Sanding & Polishing
Professional sanded or high-gloss finishes tailored to your specifications. Our experienced sanding crew delivers consistent, high-quality results—whether you’re looking for a clean sanded finish, traditional gloss, or a deep high-gloss polish.
Airbrushing
Custom artwork and color fades tailored to your brand.
Shaping & Ghost Shaping
Professional shaping services for independent shapers and surf brands.
Resin Tinting & Color Work
Opaque pigments, resin tints, and detailed color applications that make your boards—and your brand—stand out in the lineup and on surf shop racks.
Cloth Inlays
Unique fabric inlays for custom, high-end aesthetics.
Fin Setting & Installation
Fin box installation, glass-on fins, leash plugs, and glass-on leash loops.
Custom Boards
Built precisely to your specifications.
Surfboard Restoration & Ding Repair
Professional repair services that extend board life.
Shaping Bay Rentals
Fully equipped shaping bays available for independent shapers who want to build in a professional environment.
Surfboards Built for Shapers and Shops. Backed by Experience. Designed to Perform in the Water and Look Exceptional on the Rack.
We understand the needs of Southern California shapers because we’re part of the same surf community. Whether you’re producing a single custom board or scaling your brand’s manufacturing, Clear Water Glassing delivers the expertise, equipment, and consistency to support your growth.