Where it fits
This model is classified as Small Wave Performance Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Small Wave Performance Shortboard
DHD Nexus
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Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a hybrid shortboard.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with beach break, open face, point break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Nexus sits in the Small Wave Performance Shortboard family with a Small Wave Performance Shortboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'6 to 6'6, 26L to 41L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'6 | 18 3/4 | 2 5/1 | 26L | PU |
| 5'7 | 18 7/8 | 2 3/8 | 27L | PU |
| 5'8 | 19 1/8 | 2 3/8 | 28L | PU |
| 5'9 | 19 1/4 | 2 7/1 | 29L | PU |
| 5'10 | 19 3/8 | 2 1/2 | 30L | PU |
| 5'10 | 19 3/4 | 2 9/1 | 31.5L | PU |
| 5'11 | 19 1/2 | 2 9/1 | 31L | PU |
| 6'0 | 19 5/8 | 2 5/8 | 32L | PU |
| 6'0 | 20 | 2 | 34L | PU |
| 6'1 | 19 7/8 | 2 5/8 | 33L | PU |
| 6'2 | 20 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 36L | PU |
| 6'2 | 20 | 2 | 34.5L | PU |
| 6'3 | 20 3/4 | 2 | 36L | PU |
| 6'4 | 20 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 37.5L | PU |
| 6'4 | 21 | 2 7/8 | 39L | PU |
| 6'6 | 21 1/4 | 2 7/8 | 41L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Groveller
- Detailed category
- Small Wave Performance Shortboard
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- beach break, open face, point break, average, weak
- Strengths
- paddle, wave entry, speed generation
- Trade-offs
- glide, turning radius
Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.
Board DNA
A compact view of how this board is designed to behave. Live stock and sizing remain the main purpose of this page.
- Paddle
- 7 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 7 / 10
- Hold
- 6 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 7 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- balanced
- Rocker
- medium low entry / medium tail
- Rails
- medium
- Quiver role
- daily driver, one board quiver
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Other boards in this family
Related design guidance
How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.
Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.