Where it fits
This model is classified as Performance Mid Length / Fish Influenced. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Performance Mid Length / Fish Influenced
Firewire Seaside & Beyond
Rob Machado on the Seaside & Beyond, "I’ve really been wanting to play around with some longer fishy kind of boards for a while...
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Progressing to Expert surfer seeking a performance mid length / fish influenced.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with beach break, reef break, open face. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Seaside & Beyond sits in the Performance Mid Length / Fish Influenced family with a Performance Mid Length / Fish Influenced direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
6'8 to 7'4, 40.9L to 49.5L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'8 | 20 3/4 | 2 5/8 | 40.9L | Volcanic |
| 7'0 | 21 3/8 | 2 11/16 | 45.3L | Volcanic |
| 7'4 | 21 3/4 | 2 3/4 | 49.5L | Volcanic |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Mid Length
- Detailed category
- Performance Mid Length / Fish Influenced
- Also suits
- performance_fish
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Twin
- Wave intent
- beach break, reef break, open face, average
- Strengths
- speed generation, paddle, wave entry
- 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
- 8 / 10
- Speed
- 9 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 8 / 10
- Hold
- 7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 8 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- balanced
- Rocker
- medium low entry / medium tail
- Rails
- refined
- Quiver role
- small wave, daily driver, reef alternative
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.
Quivrr Board Intelligence is generated from governed Board DNA, current board range information and manufacturer source information. Board information updated 2026-07-16. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.