There is so much theory tossed back and forth about why surfing in freshwater feels so different than it does in salted waves. We did some digging to mythbust Fresh vs. Salt buoyancy rumors and answer some basic questions. Guess what we found out? Yes, salt water is more buoyant than freshwater. But it’s a bit more complicated than that. Did you factor in temperature and salt density? Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on WavePoolMag on December 23, 2019. We are reposting it as we’ve received more inquiries regarding this topic.  Thank you Canada. Here’s a one-minute visual on the density differences between cold water, hot water and saltwater Saltwater has more molecules, so it’s denser One cubic foot of saltwater and freshwater do not weigh the same. The saltwater sample would be 64.1 pounds while freshwater a slightly less 62.4 pounds. Why? Because of the added weight … Continue reading The lowdown on buoyancy in a wave pool