Surfboards · New for 2026

5’6″ Alberto

Fish-tail shortboard for kids aged 6 to 12. Third generation of the board that started Rock-It.

$499.99 AUD

Ships Australia-wide from Ocean Grove, VIC. In-stock orders leave within one business day.

New for 2026, this is the third generation of the original “Albert” model that started it all for Rock-It Surf.

Designed for kids aged 6 to 12 who are learning and progressing, the Alberto is a versatile fish-tail shortboard with the volume of a large fibreglass shortboard in a size that’s easier to carry, paddle and turn. With its performance fin setup it helps young surfers progress faster than a traditional soft top.

Dimensions5’6″ × 21″ × 2.8″
Volume39 litres
Rider weightUp to 90 kg
Fins3 performance fins included (fin box system)
Stringers3 marine wooden stringers, epoxy nano-coated
SharkGuardYes, 6 magnets
ColoursTurquoise, Blue, White, Pink
WarrantyOne year against manufacturing defects

3 marine wooden stringers coated with an epoxy nano-coating to resist water absorption, surrounded by a proprietary EPS foam and a colour-fast, UV-resistant soft top. The deck has a wide texture and doesn’t need wax, though wax will improve grip. The whole board is heat laminated with no harmful dyes, glues, resins or toxins, in a factory that runs on collected rainwater. All materials are recyclable.

6 epoxy-coated magnets are embedded in the foam beneath the HDPE slick bottom, projecting a magnetic field into the water around the rider. The field overwhelms a shark’s electroreceptor system and causes discomfort, without harming the animal. No batteries, no charging, no maintenance.

Every Rock-It board also carries the zebra-striped sea camo slick, a visual deterrent based on 2013 research from the University of Western Australia. Testing and disclosures

SharkGuard reduces risk but does not eliminate it. SharkGuard is a deterrent that helps reduce the risk of unwanted shark interactions. We do not guarantee complete protection or prevention of all shark encounters, and we do not guarantee it works equally across all species. Ambush attacks from large predatory species will not be deterred.

Magnetic field and medical devices. SharkGuard uses strong magnets. People with pacemakers, defibrillators or other implanted medical devices should not handle or ride a SharkGuard board without consulting a doctor. Keep sensitive electronics (hard drives, credit cards, phones) at least 30 cm from the board.

Do not attempt to remove magnets. Any attempt to remove, damage or alter the magnets can injure the user and will void the warranty.

In-stock orders usually ship within one business day from Ocean Grove, Victoria. Pick-up from the warehouse is welcome. Unopened, unused boards can be returned within 30 days for a refund of the purchase price. Full policy