Our guide to surfshops in Sydney for people who surf

Real Surf Shops in Sydney

<p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">While Sydney has hundreds of surf branded shops, most are outfitted with a couple of prop 'surfboards' to help sell their surf fashion. The staff may have never ever paddled past the shore break. If you are after a real surf shop, you will find a handful dedicated to the needs of the surfer with operators that can help with advice gleaned from years of surfing. </span></p>

<h3>Northern Beaches Surfshops</h3><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Aloha Manly</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575608666722.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=95a9b1c3-dd0b-4a00-b685-a0e2bd043aa1"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alohamanlystyle/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@alohamanlystyle</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">A surfer's surf shop just walking distance to the beach front. They have a big range of boards that will make you drool from the likes of Firewire, JS, DHD, Channel Islands, Lost and more. Tim, the manager is also the keen observer behind the coastal watch Manly surf report.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Drippin Wet</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575608805861.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=bf3440a2-4422-4ff7-af06-2c8597db33bd"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drippingwetsurfshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@drippingwetsurfshop</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Directly opposite the North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club is Drippin Wet, a large surf shop right by the beach. They stock all kinds of surfboards, bodyboards and anything you can ride a wave with. Drippin Wet also do surfboard, wetsuit, and locker hires.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Deus Ex Machina Manly</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575608817845.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=5c75f007-5a78-43cc-ac16-4c0750eec7b7"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/deuscustoms" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@deuscustoms</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Deus Ex Machina's Manly outpost features their signature surf x customs art and fashion. Ogle the beautiful handshaped surfboards while sipping on a brew at the in-store cafe. </span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Keel Surf Supply Co</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575610521038.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=9bf138d1-7424-4cf8-b457-e3ee3f089447"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/keelsurfsupply/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@keelsurfsupply</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Located on the main drag in Freshwater, Keel stocks a range of alternative surf shapes and curated produce for the surfing lifestyle. Amongst what you will find are Vouch surfboards, Gentemstick snowboards, surf related art and books. Look out for cool prints by surfer illustrator Jonas Claesson.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Hayden Shapes Surfboards</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575609900396.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=3cb20973-6c87-4eeb-b406-b5ee27ac11f7"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/haydenshapes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@haydenshapes</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Renowned surf shaper Hayden Shapes Flagship store in Mona Vale is a futuristic shop cum exhibit of the brand's surfing, art and design inspiration. Take a look at the future of surfing.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Soul Surf Mona Vale</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Soul Surf in Mona Vale functions as a gallery and shop for vintage and retro surf crafts made by renowned shapers. An on site cafe dishes up grub and coffee for local punters.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Wicks Surf Shop</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575608992992.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=de0b5c4d-6204-4c99-b114-ff87bc25c642"></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Wicks surf shop has been locally owned and runned since 1975. Originally started by Anthony “Wicka” Hardwick for surfers, Wicks now stocks all manner of surfing and bodyboarding hardware and accessories, beach fashion and clothing.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Patagonia Manly</span></h4><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Set a couple of streets back from the beach, Patagonia offers their own range of premium wetsuits and surf attire, as well as hand shaped surfboards and hand planes. All products here echo the brands ethos for minimal consumption and eco conservation.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Bodyboard King</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575609225711.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=e9d9a0e5-cdf1-4826-a3f8-6cb5598153dc"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bodyboardkingdom/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bodyboardkingdom</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">If bodyboarding is your thing, you don't want to go to a shop where bodyboards are an afterthought. Bodyboard King in Brookvale offers the largest range of bodyboards and accessories with expert advice.</span></p>

Soul Surf

Dripping Wet Surf Co.

Deus Ex Machina Manly

Aloha Manly Style

Haydenshapes Surfboards

Keel Surf & Supply

<h3><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Southern Beaches Surf Shops</span></h3><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Saturdays NYC</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575609312373.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=fd202af9-f863-49e4-85ea-0de3e41d83c1"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/saturdaysnyc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@saturdaysnyc</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Hailing from New York Saturdays Bondi brings its own unique brand of surf style to Bondi. You will find high end fashion and boards in a minimal modern setting together with an onsite cafe serving brews made with beans from local roasters.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Sunburnt Mess</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575609330197.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=5549f478-a93c-4659-9489-7f0a0f3f2988"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunburntmess.surf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@sunburntmess.surf</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Sunburnt Mess offers alternative surf shapes with an emphasis on the ride. Here you will find surfboards from master shapers like McTavish, Gato Heroi and Chris Christenson. They also stock wetsuits from niche brands and you can even get one custom made.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">The Critical Slide Society</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575609346948.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=2b48ac74-8532-414d-bf12-940062302f91"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tcss" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@tcss</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Surf fashion label the Critical Slide Society have opened a shop on Bondi Road. You will find their boardshorts, wetsuits and tees alongside an assortment of gear for your wave riding needs. Handcrafted boards from well known shapers, hand planes and swim fins. An in cafe counter operated by Will &amp; Co serves up coffee and pastries.</span></p><h4><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Surf Culture</span></h4><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/seasider-c8e57.appspot.com/o/images%2Fuploads%2Fimage-1575609752406.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=ee671e85-c6be-4364-9278-4f57b940bac7"></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/surfculturebondiroad" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@surfculturebondiroad</a></p><p><span style="color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">On the way to Bondi Beach you will find Surf Culture - Bondi's biggest surf shop. They have a large selection of the the latest surfboards, softboards and accessories for the modern surfer.</span></p>

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