Thule Water Sport Racks Guide

Will a Water Sports Carrier Fit My Car?

Most carriers fit standard roof bars - here's how it works:

Water sports racks are designed to work with your roof bars rather than specific cars, making them compatible with a wide range of vehicles.

Mounts securely to your roof bars, not directly to the vehicle
Compatible with most bar types, including Thule SquareBar, ProBar and WingBars (always read the spec)
Always check your vehicle’s roof load limit when carrying heavier items
Carry Kayaks, canoes, SUPs, Surfboards and more

Find roof bars that fit your vehicle

Water sports racks are designed to work with your roof bars rather than specific cars, making them compatible with a wide range of vehicles.

Mounts securely to your roof bars, not directly to the vehicle
Compatible with most bar types, including Thule SquareBar, ProBar and WingBars (always read the spec)
Always check your vehicle’s roof load limit when carrying heavier items
Carry Kayaks, canoes, SUPs, Surfboards and more

Find roof bars that fit your vehicle

Transporting more than one kayak?

Kayak roof racks are generally divided into horizontal and vertical roof racks. If you’re planning to transport more than one kayak, you might want to look at the vertical (sometimes called J-shaped) kayak roof racks. These allow you to stack more kayaks on your vehicle.

Example: Thule Hull-A-Port: This kayak roof rack can carry one or two kayaks and folds flat when you're not using it

Tip : You can also load a bike rack on your roof bars next to one of these kayak carriers!

Transporting more than one kayak?

Kayak roof racks are generally divided into horizontal and vertical roof racks. If you’re planning to transport more than one kayak, you might want to look at the vertical (sometimes called J-shaped) kayak roof racks. These allow you to stack more kayaks on your vehicle.

Example: Thule Hull-A-Port: This kayak roof rack can carry one or two kayaks and folds flat when you're not using it

Tip : You can also load a bike rack on your roof bars next to one of these kayak carriers!

Need a carrier with more versatility?

If you alternate between kayaks and surfboards or paddleboards then the Thule Dockgrip may be a more suitable choice of water sport carrier.

A horizontal carrier where you place your water gear on rubber, cushioned pads which pivot and can be adjusted to fit the hull shape of any kayak or re-adjusted to fit an SUP or surfboard

Need help loading your kayak onto the roof?

If the thought of loading a kayak onto the roof of your car sounds challenging for you, then a carrier that makes loading easier is the solution.

With the Hullavator Pro, you can slide the rack down the side of the vehicle to waist level and load your kayak. Slide it back to the top of the car with ease thanks to the sliding technology. Compatible only with Thule ProBar

Looking for a dedicated Surf or SUP Rack?

With a Thule surfboard car rack or SUP rack you’re ready for the waves – just load your board and head out.

Examples:Thule SUP Taxi XT: A carrier that combines security and convenience making it the most popular SUP carrier on the market. Telescoping design and quick and easy locking strap operation makes for a great experience.
Thule Board Shuttle: This is a versatile surf and SUP rack that can carry one or two boards on any type of roof rack. The telescoping design makes it possible to carry boards of different sizes and the soft, weather-resistant padding protects the boards during transit.
Thule Surf Pads: A quick and easy way to carry all types of watersports gear safely and securely. High density foam pads protect your gear in transit.