The first step in making a freestanding surfboard rack is to gather the materials that you need. You will need some 2x4s, two sheets of plywood and some drywall screws or lag screws depending on what type of wood you use.
Then start by cutting the lengths of the 2x4s to the size that you need. The length will depend on how many surfboards you want to store, as well as how wide your boards are.
To attach the 2x4s, you will need to measure and cut the sheets of plywood so that they fit between each 2x4. If your surfboards are wider than the width of a piece of plywood, you can use two pieces to support them instead.
After you have measured and cut the plywood, attach it to the 2x4s using either drywall or lag screws. You may want to pre-drill holes to prevent the wood from splitting. To make sure that your surfboards are secure, you can also add a small lip around the edges of each 2x4 using some scrap pieces of wood.
Once your rack is built, you are ready to start loading up your surfboards! This rack will serve as a great storage solution for both shortboards and longboards, so it should be able to suit the needs of any surfer.