Sticky Bumps Cold Surfboard Wax

Sticky Bumps Cold Wax — Reliable traction for cold water, built to last

Designed for water temperatures 60 °F / 15 °C and below, Sticky Bumps Cold Wax offers dependable, long-lasting traction and is easy to apply. Suitable for longboards, shortboards and any board needing secure grip in cold conditions. Comes in the classic square bar, 85 g.

Specifications & features

Temperature rating: Cold — for water ≤ 60 °F / 15 °C and below.
Scent: Original Blueberry.
Weight: 85 g.
Features: Non-toxic, biodegradable, all-natural.
Recommendation: Use Sticky Bumps Basecoat under temperature-specific wax for best performance.

How to use

Apply a thin, even basecoat first for optimal adhesion.
Cross-hatch thin layers to build bump texture — aim for bump-building, not smearing.
Reapply when surface gets smooth or traction declines.

ABOUT STICKY BUMPS — HISTORY, INGREDIENTS & PROCESS

With 50+ years of innovation, Sticky Bumps (Wax Research, Encinitas, CA) is one of the original surf accessory companies. They pioneered traction-additives in surf wax and created temperature-specific formulas relied on worldwide.

What makes Sticky Bumps unique

Ingredients:
Wax: Paraffin base.
Calcite: Sourced from decomposed shells/fossils — added for texture and bump properties.
Fragrance: Blueberry
Secret sauce: Proprietary additives that define performance.

Production process:
Steam — paraffin melts with steam to reduce environmental impact.
Batching — ingredients mixed in steam kettles according to formula.
Chill — poured into classic square molds, then chilled before wrapping.

The Sticky Bumps difference:
Easy application, excellent bump-building and a balance of grip and durability.
Hands-on production process (≥18,000 bars/day) and deep surf heritage since 1971.