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Top 10 Wake Surf Boats in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV
Direct answer

The Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV is the best wake surf boat, with 5,728 lbs of max factory ballast from $237,454. The Centurion RS265 (5,250 lbs total available) is #2 and the Moomba Tykon (5,000 lbs, from $129,170) is #3.

At a glance

#PickMax ballastBest for
1Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV5,728 lbs max factory ballastThe heaviest factory ballast on the list, for the biggest surf wave
2Centurion RS2655,250 lbs total availableA yacht-certified flagship with a heavy, surf-optimized hull
3Moomba Tykon5,000 lbsBig ballast and 18 seats at a mid-range price
4Axis T2504,870 lbs max factory ballastA 25-foot surf boat with a 91-gallon tank at a lower price
5Malibu Wakesetter 24 MXZ4,635 lbs max factory ballastSurf sessions with a roomy pickle-fork bow
6Moomba Craz4,500 lbsThe lowest published price on the list
7Supra SL4,500 lbs standard ballastLuxury surf days with AutoWake wake control
8Tigé Ultré 25ZX4,200 lbsThe most seats on the list and a 100-gallon tank
9MasterCraft X244,050 lbsRapid Surf and Custom Surf modes on a 24-foot boat
10Super Air Nautique S253,900 lbs with supplementalSurfing and wakeboarding from one 25-foot hull

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV
Best value
Moomba Tykon
Lowest price
Moomba Craz
Most seats
Tigé Ultré 25ZX
Best 25-footer for the money
Axis T250

The ranking

1

Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV

Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV
Answrs VerdictThe biggest-wave surf boat.
Max ballast: 5,728 lbs max factory ballastPrice: Starting at $237,454Fuel capacity: 108 galMax capacity: 18Surf system: Surf Gate Fusion

The Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV carries 5,728 lbs of max factory ballast, 108 gallons of fuel and room for 18, with Surf Gate Fusion. It starts at $237,454.

Go ifThe heaviest factory ballast on the list, for the biggest surf wave
Skip ifYou want the lowest price on the list
Why #1 over #2: Its 5,728 lbs of factory ballast top the RS265’s 5,250 lbs.
2

Centurion RS265

Centurion RS265
Answrs VerdictThe heavyweight luxury surf boat.
Max ballast: 5,250 lbs total availablePrice: Not publishedFuel capacity: 92 GalSurf system: QuickSurf Pro System with Lenco Smart Rams (Standard)Dry weight: 8550 Lbs

The Centurion RS265 lists 5,250 lbs of total available ballast, a 92-gallon tank and the QuickSurf Pro System with Lenco Smart Rams as standard. Centurion does not publish a price.

Go ifA yacht-certified flagship with a heavy, surf-optimized hull
Skip ifYou need a published price before you shop
Why #2 over #3: Its 5,250 lbs of ballast beat the Tykon’s 5,000 lbs.
3

Moomba Tykon

Moomba Tykon
Answrs VerdictThe best-value big surf boat.
Max ballast: 5,000 lbsPrice: From $129,170 USDFuel capacity: 70 GalSeating capacity: 18Surf system: Flow Surf System with SmartPlate and AutoWake

The Moomba Tykon has 5,000 lbs of ballast, seats 18 and carries 70 gallons of fuel, with the Flow Surf System. It starts from $129,170 USD.

Go ifBig ballast and 18 seats at a mid-range price
Skip ifYou want the longest range between fill-ups
Why #3 over #4: Its 5,000 lbs of ballast beat the T250’s 4,870 lbs.
4

Axis T250

Axis T250
Answrs VerdictThe value 25-footer.
Max ballast: 4,870 lbs max factory ballastPrice: Starting at $115,949Fuel capacity: 91 galMax capacity: 18Surf system: Surf Gate with Power Wedge III

The Axis T250 has 4,870 lbs of max factory ballast, a 91-gallon tank and room for 18, with Surf Gate and Power Wedge III. It starts at $115,949.

Go ifA 25-foot surf boat with a 91-gallon tank at a lower price
Skip ifYou want the heaviest factory ballast
Why #4 over #5: Its 4,870 lbs of ballast beat the 24 MXZ’s 4,635 lbs, at $115,949 against $175,400.
5

Malibu Wakesetter 24 MXZ

Malibu Wakesetter 24 MXZ
Answrs VerdictThe all-round 24-foot surf boat.
Max ballast: 4,635 lbs max factory ballastPrice: Starting at $175,400Fuel capacity: 82 galMax capacity: 17Surf system: Surf Gate

The Malibu Wakesetter 24 MXZ has 4,635 lbs of max factory ballast, 82 gallons of fuel and room for 17, with Surf Gate. It starts at $175,400.

Go ifSurf sessions with a roomy pickle-fork bow
Skip ifYou want 5,000+ lbs of ballast
Why #5 over #6: Its 4,635 lbs of ballast beat the Craz’s 4,500 lbs.
6

Moomba Craz

Moomba Craz
Answrs VerdictThe budget surf pick.
Max ballast: 4,500 lbsPrice: From $105,999 USDFuel capacity: 70 GalSeating capacity: 15Surf system: Flow Surf System with SmartPlate and AutoWake

The Moomba Craz has 4,500 lbs of ballast, 70 gallons of fuel and seats for 15, with the Flow Surf System. It is the lowest-priced boat here, from $105,999 USD.

Go ifThe lowest published price on the list
Skip ifYou need seats for 18
Why #6 over #7: It ties the SL at 4,500 lbs but starts at $105,999 against $253,500.
7

Supra SL

Supra SL
Answrs VerdictThe luxury surf pick.
Max ballast: 4,500 lbs standard ballastPrice: Starting at $253,500 USDFuel capacity: 86 GALSeating capacity: 16Wake control: AutoWake with advanced wake and ballast systems

The Supra SL has 4,500 lbs of standard ballast, an 86-gallon tank and seating for 16, with AutoWake. It starts at $253,500 USD.

Go ifLuxury surf days with AutoWake wake control
Skip ifYou want the lowest price per pound of ballast
Why #7 over #8: Its 4,500 lbs of ballast beat the 25ZX’s 4,200 lbs.
8

Tigé Ultré 25ZX

Tigé Ultré 25ZX
Answrs VerdictThe big-crew surf boat.
Max ballast: 4,200 lbsPrice: Not publishedFuel capacity: 100 galSeating: 19Surf system: GO System, powered by TAPS 3T

The Tigé Ultré 25ZX lists 4,200 lbs of ballast, a 100-gallon tank and seating for 19, with the GO System powered by TAPS 3T. Tigé does not publish a price.

Go ifThe most seats on the list and a 100-gallon tank
Skip ifYou want 4,500+ lbs of ballast
Why #8 over #9: Its 4,200 lbs of ballast beat the X24’s 4,050 lbs.
9

MasterCraft X24

MasterCraft X24
Answrs VerdictThe tech-forward surf boat.
Max ballast: 4,050 lbsPrice: Not publishedFuel capacity: 86 GalCapacity: 17 peopleSurf system: SurfStar (included) with FastFill ballast

The MasterCraft X24 has 4,050 lbs of ballast, 86 gallons of fuel and room for 17 people, with SurfStar included and FastFill ballast. MasterCraft does not publish a price.

Go ifRapid Surf and Custom Surf modes on a 24-foot boat
Skip ifYou need a published price before you shop
Why #9 over #10: Its 4,050 lbs of ballast beat the S25’s 3,900 lbs with supplemental.
10

Super Air Nautique S25

Super Air Nautique S25
Answrs VerdictThe surf-and-wakeboard all-rounder.
Max ballast: 3,900 lbs with supplementalPrice: Not publishedFuel capacity: 78.7 galMaximum capacity: 18 peopleSurf system: Nautique Surf System (NSS)

The Super Air Nautique S25 reaches 3,900 lbs of ballast with the optional supplemental tanks, carries 78.7 gallons of fuel and holds 18 people, with the Nautique Surf System. Nautique does not publish a price.

Go ifSurfing and wakeboarding from one 25-foot hull
Skip ifYou want the heaviest ballast

How we ranked these

We ranked each boat on its builder’s published maximum ballast, the weight that builds a surf wave, using each builder’s own 2027 model page. Ties go to the lower published starting price. Where a builder does not publish a price, we say so. No builder supplied copy, photos or rankings for this page. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best wake surf boat in 2027?

The Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV: 5,728 lbs of max factory ballast, 108 gallons of fuel and Surf Gate Fusion, starting at $237,454.

Which wake surf boat has the lowest published price?

The Moomba Craz, from $105,999 USD, with 4,500 lbs of ballast and seating for 15.

Which surf boat carries the most ballast?

The Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV at 5,728 lbs, then the Centurion RS265 at 5,250 lbs total available.

How much does an Axis T250 cost?

It starts at $115,949, with 4,870 lbs of max factory ballast and a 91-gallon tank.

Max ballast (as published) at a glance

Super Air Nautique S253,900 lbs
MasterCraft X244,050 lbs
Tigé Ultré 25ZX4,200 lbs
Moomba Craz4,500 lbs
Supra SL4,500 lbs
Malibu Wakesetter 24 MXZ4,635 lbs
Axis T2504,870 lbs
Moomba Tykon5,000 lbs
Centurion RS2655,250 lbs
Malibu Wakesetter 26 LSV5,728 lbs
Max ballast (as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

Official sites

Sources

Prices, specs and availability change; confirm on the official site before you buy.