How it surfs
Compared with the Pyzel Ghost and JS Monsta, published reviews put the Happy Everyday at the widest usable wave range of the three — the board most commonly recommended if you had to keep only one shortboard.
Best sized 2–3L above your standard high-performance shortboard. A 75–80 kg intermediate typically lands on the 5'11 (30.9L) or 6'0 (32.0L).
Volume & sizing chart
Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.
| Size | Volume | Rider weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5'6" | 26.1 L | 55–65 kg | Advanced |
| 5'8" | 27.7 L | 60–70 kg | Intermediate+ |
| 5'10" | 29.3 L | 65–75 kg | Intermediate |
| 5'11" | 30.9 L | 70–80 kg | Intermediate |
| 6'0" | 32.0 L | 75–85 kg | Intermediate |
| 6'1" | 33.1 L | 80–90 kg | Intermediate |
| 6'2" | 34.4 L | 85–95 kg | Improver |
How it compares
| Board | Best at | Wave range | Aggregate score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Everyday | All-round daily driver | Knee to overhead | 8.9 |
| Pyzel Ghost | Step-up in punchy surf | Head-high to double-overhead | 8.6 |
| Lost Puddle Jumper HP | Small-wave groveler | Ankle to shoulder-high | 8.4 |
| JS Monsta 10 | Everyday performance | Waist to overhead | 8.7 |
Recommended fin setups
- FCS II Performer (Medium) — Neutral all-round — the default recommendation.
- Futures Rasta Medium — Softer flex, easier to bank rail-to-rail in weaker surf.
- FCS II Accelerator — Step up in drive and hold when the waves get more powerful.
Verdict
The reference all-round shortboard. If you can keep only one board in the quiver, the Happy Everyday is the board that will get ridden the other 300 days a year — genuinely user-friendly in weak surf, still lively on rail when it opens up.
Aggregate score: 7.8 / 10
Aggregated from 1 independent sources — see full list below.