Equipment Rental

Surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards, paddle boards and kayaks to hire at Mangawhai Heads. By the hour, the day or up to two weeks.

Already know your way around the water? Hire quality gear from us and make the most of the Mangawhai surf. We have boards and wetsuits for all levels, plus paddle boards and kayaks for exploring the estuary and coastline.

Rentals are flexible to suit your plans. Grab a board for a couple of hours, kit the family out for a beach day, or take gear for a week or two if you are staying in the area. Book ahead and your gear will be cleaned, ready and waiting when you arrive.

What you can hire

Soft top and hard surfboards in a range of sizes, wetsuits to keep you warm, bodyboards for the groms, and stand up paddle boards and kayaks for cruising the flat water. If you are not sure what suits you, just ask and we will point you in the right direction.

Hire periods

From two hours right through to 3 months. Short hires are perfect for a quick surf, while longer hires suit holidaymakers and anyone wanting gear on hand for the duration of their stay.

Good to know

Our base is at 147 Wintle Street, right on the beach with good parking, toilets, showers and changing facilities right there.

When we aren’t at the beach on that day you’ll collect around the corner at The Surf Lodge, 299 Molesworth Drive. Online and phone bookings only, your confirmation email will have all instructions after booking!

From

NZ$20

Hire period

2 hours to 3 months

Gear

Boards, wetsuits, SUPs, kayaks

Pickup

147 Wintle Street

alternate

299 Molesworth Dr

From $20

per hire

  • Surfboards Soft & hard, all sizes
  • Wetsuits All sizes

Book ahead so we have your size ready. Questions? Call 09 431 0001.

Book online

Check availability & hire

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Hire periods run from two hours up to 3 months, so we can sort you out whether it is a quick surf or gear for your whole stay.

Absolutely. Stable soft top boards are ideal for learners, and we are happy to recommend the right board and wetsuit for you.

From our base at 147 Wintle Street, Mangawhai Heads, right on the beach or if we are not operating on your chosen day and time, collection is around around the corner at 299 Molesworth Drive.

Yes, you need to book online or over the phone, that way everything is all go and ready. 

New to surfing?

Start with a lesson

Group & Private Lessons

Two hours with a qualified coach, the classic way to learn or sharpen your surfing.

Summer Surf Camp

A progressive three day camp where groms build real surf skills and make mates over summer.

Schools & Groups

Tailored surf days for schools, workplaces and clubs of any size. Our specialty.

Gear up and hit the water

Boards, wetsuits, SUPs and kayaks ready when you are. Hire from just $20.