Last Updated on February 18, 2020 by Editor
Whether it be for night SUP fishing or some night adventuress surfing under the moonlight, you are going to need some lighting. LEDs are small, they give out little heat, and they are efficient. These types of lights cope well with poor weather and even full submersion for extended periods.
There are two main types of paddleboard lights:
Underwater LED SUP Lights— for under the board.
Above water LED SUP Lights — for navigation.
Both categories have their positives and pitfalls, and we will review some of these and help you to understand better what it is you need.
Underwater LED Lights for Under Your SUP
PoHo Surf Shop Northern Lights
- TWO SUP LIGHTS : BRIGHT, AAA battery powered, multicolor (13) LED UNDERWATER Lamps
- SHIPS NEXT DAY via USPS PRIORITY. Fully waterproof and submersible lamps to mount UNDER your Board or Kayak!
- 'LED life jackets' ensure your investment doesn't sink (may vary in color)
This comes as a pack of two paddle board lights, each waterproof, and designed for long periods of submersion. Each light has 10 LEDs that will mount to the underside of the craft with the supplied Velcro patches.
The LEDs of various colors and a remote control comes with the units, where you can turn them on and select colors. The remote is not waterproof, but this is easy to remedy by putting it in a watertight bag.
These SUP lights have life pods, so if they separate from the Velcro, it will not be the last you see of them. Each SUP light needs 3 AAA batteries to power them, which are not included. A bow safety light comes in the package, which is for attaching to the topside of the paddle board, for safety, and improved night visibility.
Features:
Package — Twin pack.
Number of LEDs — 10 per lamp.
Colors — 13 + 5 transition modes.
Remote — Yes, two.
Waterproof — Approx. IP67.
Batteries —3 x AAA each unit.
Pros:
Remote control.
Multicolored LEDs.
Submersible.
It comes with Velcro tabs.
Cons:
The remote is not waterproof.
The adhesive on the Velcro patches a little on the weak side.
Hooima — Submersible LEDs
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Hooima’s SUP LED lights offers 16 colors to choose from on the remote that comes with the units. The remote uses an infra-red transmitter, so it needs a direct line of sight with the front of the unit for it to work. There is one remote for each of the four lights supplied.
Rated to IP67, the LEDs will sit submerged in water in up to 1 meter deep without issue, making them perfect inflatable paddle board lights. But people also use these lights to jazz up vases in the home or even bathtubs.
Each unit uses 3 AAA batteries, which are not supplied. And there are 4-modes of lighting to choose from, which include flash, fade, strobe, and smooth. Strong submersible LED lights — perfect for the underside of a paddle board.
Features:
Package — Quad pack.
Number of LEDs — 10 per lamp.
Colors — 16 + 4 transition modes.
Remote — Yes, four.
Waterproof — Approx. IP67.
Batteries — 3 x AAA each unit.
Pros:
Comes in a pack of four.
Remote for each light, so you can share the pack with others.
16 colors.
IP67 waterproof.
Cons:
IR remote, so the light will need turning on before launching the board.
It does not come with a method of attachment.
Above Water for Navigation Lights for Your SUP
Botepon — SUP Lights
- 【ONE YEAR WARRANTY】Buy with confidence, our product provide 1 YEAR WARRANTY from date of purchase.
- 【APPLICATION】Best idea for boat or kayak navigation lights, emergency lights, backup lights. These Lights can make your boat or kayak legal and safety at night, perfect for those who want fishing...
- 【SUPER BRIGHT】With 2 Bright LED design the safety light can make an effective visibility of over 0.6 mile, which ensures your safety of boating or kayaking at night.
These are above water navigation light, to display to other boaters the direction in which you are heading. Two pieces come in the pack, a green light for starboard and red for port. There are two powerful LEDs in each light, with diffusers to scatter the light around the craft.
The lights’ mounts are inside a silicone case. This case will stretch around a pole or rope attached to a paddle board and clip into itself, meaning simple attachment. The on/off switch is a rubber button, mounted between the light for easy access when attached to a paddle board.
The power button will also choose the mode that you want to use. There are three modes: constant, strobe, and gentle flashing. On steady mode, the lights will say on for 35 hours, and in strobe an impressive 160 hours.
Features:
Package — Twin pack.
Number of LEDs — 2 per lamp.
Colors — Red and green.
Remote — No.
Waterproof — Approx. IPX6.
Batteries —3 x AAA each unit.
Pros:
Long battery life.
Powerful LEDs.
Attachment strap.
Convenient, small, and easy to power on.
Cons:
You need two packs of lights to make them worthwhile.
No method of attaching to a flat surface.
Kayalu — WaterTorch
Kayalu used marine-grade materials to build this torch. Rated to survive the murky depths of 300 meters, this torch is not going to fail after receiving a few light splashes. The Kayalu WaterTorch is 18 inches (45.72 cm) long, flexible, and built to survive extreme conditions.
The torch comes with a suction mount so that you can attach it to any smooth surface without damaging your board. The torch also has a secure line for protection against it getting knocked off the deck.
A white Lexan diffuser protects, and disperses light from the single powerful, LED inside the torch. The LED will run for 100 hours on a set of three AA batteries, and the bulbs will last up to 10,000 hours. This little light exceeds U.S. Coast Guard standards and is a fantastic solution to keeping your paddle board illuminated.
Features:
Package — Twin pack.
Number of LEDs — 10 per lamp.
Colors — 13 + 5 transition modes.
Remote — Yes.
Waterproof — Approx. IP67.
Batteries —3 x AAA each unit.
Pros:
A powerful light that will get you noticed.
Durable, and it will last a long time.
Easy to detach from a paddleboard without leaving a mark.
Battery saving LEDs.
Cons:
One Color.
Omni-directional. If mounted in front, the light will be blinding.
Port or Starboard?
All these lights have their place on a paddle board if you are planning to take it out on a busy waterway at night. The port and starboard lights from Botepon are inexpensive and are a key element in informing others of where you are heading.
The Kayalu WaterTorch is a perfect solution to have a super bright torch at hand and warn others that you are close. The torch will also be a perfect light to add to the rear of the paddle board to illuminate your torso as you sit low to the water.
The SUP lights from Hooima and PoHo, both have their place. Hooima is a great deal, considering you get four lights and four remotes in a pack. The PoHo has put flotation devices around each light, to stop them sinking if they get pulled off the hull. And the PoHo comes with a small navigation light.