Bodyboard & Surfboard Hire FAQs

It's recommended that you have some experience surfing before hiring a fibreglass surfboard, but we also rent beginner boards - Foamies which are soft, and a lot safer for people still finding their feet.

There are several great surf spots in this world-famous surf town. The Pass is the most popular and also the busiest. Wategos beach is great as well .You should also check out Belongil beach and Clarks.

Then you can venture around to Tallows and Broken head.

If you have wheels… Lennox Heads and Brunswick Heads are also great options.

The Pass is one of the busiest and most famous surf spots in Byron Bay. It is an iconic surf break with consistent sets, big swells, and long, peely right-handers. It is great for all levels of surfers and is particularly popular with long-boarders.

There are several great spots to surf in Byron Bay for beginners. Like most places, beginners should only venture out when the ocean is in calm mode! Every spot can put you in harms way if the swell is too big.

You always need to ask our staff or google local surf reports and check the key factors around your surf session.

Swell size / wind strength and direction /tide movements and crowds.

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In Noosa, you don't need a wetty, unless you're surfing in the winter months. Ideally, you'd have a rashie to protect yourself from chaffing, and the sun. Ask our staff, and we'll give you options.

100%. Ask our staff, and they'll let you know your options and pricing.

We're within walking distance to the river mouth, Little Cove, Nationals, and Tea Tree. Otherwise, if you want to hit the opens - Dog Beach, Sunshine Beach, Castaways or Peregian, it's best to have surf racks, and a purpose made surf tie-down. Better yet, if you've got a van, load them in carefully so they're secure and won't get damaged while traveling.

Yes, we rent body boards, and surfboards for kiddos. It's best to check availability with our Noosa staff.

We sometimes charge a fee for late returns, but this depends on how late you return it and how busy Noosa is. We're reasonably relaxed, but it's best to expect that you'll get an additional charge.

Have a look at our pricing schedule on this page, you'll find pricing for surfboards, body boards and stand up paddle boards.

Yes, we wax your weapon, rail to rail, prior to you heading out, but it's always a good idea to bring your own, or buy some, just in case.

You should contact us immediately if the surfboard gets damaged while you're using it. Do not take it back in the water, this will further damage it. We will advise you on what to do next.

It's always good practice to inspect the surfboard for any cracks or damage before hiring it. Or even take photos.

This depends on the conditions, but spots that people commonly surf are the river mouth, accessible from Hastings Street, First Point, Little Cove, Nationals, Tea Tree and Granite are accessible from the Noosa national park carpark. If the points aren't working, try the opens at Dog Beach, Sunshine Beach, Castaways Peregian or Coolum which require you to rack up and a short drive.