Patagonia Men's Hydropeak Boardshorts 18" Basin Green
- Ordered before 16:00, shipped the same day.
- Easy returns and in store exchanges
- Worldwide shipping
The Patagonia Men's Hydropeak Boardshorts 18" are built as lightweight surf shorts with a clear everyday function. Designed for a fast, responsive feel in the water, they combine a slim fit with a low-bulk construction that stays comfortable through active sessions, beach use, and warm-weather travel. The shorter 18-inch outseam gives them a streamlined profile, ideal for surfers who prefer reduced excess fabric and unrestricted movement.
The fabric uses a 4.8 oz plain weave made from 86% recycled polyester and 14% elastane. This blend provides four-way stretch, helping the shorts move naturally through paddling, pop-ups, and quick changes in direction. The material stays light in use and dries quickly once out of the water, making the Hydropeak a practical option for repeat sessions, travel, or long days moving between surf, shoreline, and town.
A DWR finish, made without intentionally added PFAS, adds light surface protection and supports quicker drying between wears. Patagonia keeps the construction focused and functional. The contoured waistband is shaped to follow movement and helps the shorts stay secure without feeling restrictive. A textured drawcord improves knot hold, a useful detail when conditions become more demanding.
Comfort is supported further by smooth, chafe-free seams, allowing the Hydropeak to remain easy to wear for extended periods. This makes them suitable not only for surf use, but also for general summer wear around the coast. Storage is intentionally minimal, with a single back-right patch pocket featuring drainage holes, a key loop, and a flap with hook-and-loop closure. It adds practical utility without interrupting the short's light, performance-oriented feel.
At just 133 g, the Hydropeak packs easily and fits naturally into a regular rotation for surf trips and daily summer use. The fabric is bluesign® approved, and the shorts are made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory, giving this technical essential a considered production standard.
- Colour: Basin Green
- Fit: Slim fit
- Fabric: 4.8 oz plain weave, 86% recycled polyester, 14% elastane
- Stretch: Four-way stretch
- Finish: DWR finish, made without intentionally added PFAS
- Waist: Contoured waistband with textured drawcord
- Pocket: Back-right patch pocket with key loop, drainage holes, flap and hook-and-loop closure
- Seams: Smooth, chafe-free seams
- Length: 18" outseam
- Weight: 133 g
- Certification: bluesign® approved fabric
- Production: Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory
- Country of origin: Thailand
- Care: Machine wash warm, do not bleach, tumble dry low, cool iron
Ordered before 4pm, shipped the same day
Place your order on a workday before 4:00 PM, and we'll ship it the same day. Shipping costs vary across Europe and will be calculated at checkout.
Free shipping thresholds:
- Netherlands: Free from €50
- Belgium & Luxembourg: Free from €75
- Germany & France: Free from €150
- UK, Norway & Switzerland: Free from €350
- Rest of the European Union: Free from €200
- Rest of the world: Free from €750
Return period
You can return items within 30 days. You can do so in our store or by shipping. Items must be unworn, clean, and in their original condition.
The Patagonia Hydropeak Boardshorts 18" are lightweight performance boardshorts built for everyday surfing and warm-weather use. Their four-way stretch fabric, quick-drying construction, and slim fit provide comfort and freedom of movement in the water. The streamlined build and shorter 18-inch length create a fast, modern performance-focused feel.
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