The Seaside is Rob Machado’s refined evolution of his popular Go Fish, built for surfers who want a more performance-focused feel without losing the playful glide and flow that made the original so fun. While the Go Fish leaned heavily into the cruisey, skatey side of twin-fin surfing, the Seaside brings a sharper, more responsive approach—ideal for tighter turns, quicker transitions, and more committed carves.
Rob narrowed the tail area, nose, and the tips of the swallow, adding curve throughout the outline to enhance turning ability and overall control. Unlike the Go Fish, which is more of a fast, flat-line board, the Seaside is designed for ripping small waves—think smooth cutbacks, down-the-line speed, and high-performance arcs.
Importantly, the Seaside is quad fin only—and for good reason. Rob completely reworked the concave and bottom contours specifically for a quad setup, giving the board clean drive, lift, and hold through rail turns without the drift of a twin fin. That focus on a dedicated quad design helps it feel dialed in, not compromised.
Built in Helium Technology, the Seaside is lightweight, ultra-responsive, and durable, making it ideal for the small, weaker waves it's meant to shine in. It’s Rob’s go-to for his home break—hence the name—and a reliable favorite among surfers looking for a mix of performance and ease.
Pros:
More refined and performance-oriented than the Go Fish
Quad-specific design delivers speed, control, and tighter turning
Great paddle power and user-friendly in a variety of small wave conditions
Lightweight Helium construction enhances responsiveness and flex
Perfect daily driver for beach breaks and playful points
Cons:
Quad-only setup may not appeal to those who prefer twins or thrusters
Not ideal for large or critical surf—tuned for small to mid-size waves
May feel a bit too skatey for surfers used to conventional shortboards
Summary:
The Seaside takes the fun and flow of the Go Fish and dials it up with more control, more responsiveness, and more high-performance potential. It’s a quad-fin groveler with serious precision, ideal for small surf where you still want to surf aggressively. Whether you're trimming down the line or burying the rail in a cutback, the Seaside makes small waves way more fun—and way more functional.
