Summer is right around the corner now and if you’ve got some beach trips or lazing by the pool on the agenda, now is the ideal time to get your swimwear in order. Check out our pick of 8 of the best men’s swimming shorts for summer 26 below:
Jetty Bayside Volley Short (£45)
Crafted from quick-drying, four-way stretch fabric, the Jetty Bayside Swimming Shorts combine a highly wearable six-inch inseam with a comfortable elastic waistband and premium silicone-dipped drawcords to serve as your ultimate summer staple.
Howler Brothers Deep Set Boardshorts ($79)
Quick drying, stretchy, and packed with details like mesh draining pockets and a bungee loop, these Deep Set Boardshorts from Howler Brothers are ready for jump serves, surf checks, and spontaneous swims.
Seager Capo Panel Boardshorts ($80)
The Capo Panel is a go-to boardshort built for days in and around the water. This season, it features Seager’s Azteca pattern along the side panels – drawn from the hand-painted art of old Mexican floor tiles and reworked into a repeating print that complements a signature build.
All Time Scallop Trunks (£40)
These great Outerknown swim shorts have a retro scallop hem style for the light-packing surfer who lives in their trunks, looking for good times, and, hopefully, a few waves en route. Responsibly made with recycled fibers.
Roark Venture Trunks ($79)
The Venture Boardshort is made for light surf sessions, cliff or rock jumping, river floats, lake swims, and anything that starts or ends wet. Quick-dry, stretch fabric with a water-repellent finish and secure zip pockets let you jump in, climb out, and keep moving—no outfit change required. Equally comfortable paddling, scrambling rocks, or grabbing a post-swim drink.
Topo Design Mountain Wave Short ($89)
A vintage-inspired boardshort reengineered for real outdoor utility. Recycled nylon with built-in stretch with drainage, storage, and bold Topo details for river sessions, trail hikes, and travel.
&SONS Westlake Retro Swim Shorts (£110)
Crafted from SEAQUAL® yarn—made using upcycled marine plastic—the Westlake Swim Short proves that good design doesn’t need to cost the earth. With a nod to classic lifeguard kits and 60s surf silhouettes, they combine vintage style with a modern sense of responsibility.
Finisterre Merlin Board Short (£110)
The Merlin board short are specifically designed for surfers by surfers – with 4-way stretch, secure side pocket, and no-rub bonded seams. They’re roomy without being loose, allowing freedom of movement for however you move on a wave.
