Standard Surfboard Shipping Rates

Standard Surfboard Shipping Information:

• All shipping costs & times are subject to change.

• Standard Surfboard Shipping Rates below are estimates from our location in Florida. Accurate shipping rates will be reflected in the cart. For more questions on Surfboard Shipping, Contact Us before checkout.

• Shipping Carriers require a signed delivery for shipments over $500. If you choose to NOT want a signed delivery, please notify our support team with reference to your order # prior, or upon, placing the order at support@surf-station.com. Upon waiving the signature delivery, the consignee also waives the liability of our company and the shipping carrier in cases of porch pirates, or other related activity, causing the package to not be located. 

• The Surf Station will NOT be held responsible for any carrier confirmed online shipment deliveries that are either not located, or deemed "stolen;" as these cases fall on a word vs. word basis.

• The Surf Station will NOT be held responsible for any shipments to a freight forwarder once the package has been confirmed delivered to the forwarder. Any discrepancies of a shipment that arise is therefor solely between the forwarder and the consignee.

• Any loss or damages sustained by a shipment aided by the transport of a freight forwarder is NOT the fault of The Surf Station & The Surf Station will NOT be held liable for any such loss or damage. 

• Surfboard Disclaimer: Fiberglass Surfboards are not indestructible. Most are man-made, and are known to sometimes contain minor blemishes such as burned glass from the board shaper, unequal coloring from the glassing process, cosmetic scratches, etc. The Surf Station is not liable to compensate for these small imperfections as they will not damper the performance or structural integrity of the surfboard. The cosigner accepts these terms upon checkout.

*Certain pricing restrictions may apply.

Surfboard Shipping FAQ's

Q: Are the fees listed for 1 board or multiple?

A: Shipping fees are for 1 surfboard ONLY. Any addition of another board, or board bag, will be an additional cost.

Q: What is considered 'oversized'?

A:  Any surfboard over 5'11 is considered "oversized" by the shipping carriers. Oversized packages acquire oversized surcharges by the carriers.

Q: What about Used, Consignment & boards with glass on fins?

A: Used & consignment surfboards, surfboards with glass-ons, and ultra wide boards are subject to different shipping costs.

Q: Why the price jump in boards over 8?

A: All Surfboards Over 8'1 require LTL Freight. This type of freight is different from standard FedEx or UPS shipments, and can be quite expensive, but we will work as best as we can to find our cheapest, most trusted carrier based on the resources available.

Q: How does LTL work?

A: A scheduled outbound pickup is required with all LTL shipments, and pickup will not be scheduled until the shipping payment is complete. LTL Deliveries to RESIDENTIAL locations are by appointment ONLY. The carrier will contact you via phone.

Q: Can I ship to a PO Box or APO?

A: No, sorry. We cannot ship surfboards or oversized packages to PO boxes or APOs. Small merchandise will be shipped via USPS to PO Boxes or APOs.

Q: How do you box & package?

A: Just like you, we want your purchase to arrive on time and without damage. For this we have hired the best box and packers in the industry! Our highly trained professionals package your items to ensure the safety and security of your package. We pride ourselves in going far beyond the industry standards and thus, have an extremely low percent of damaged packages. Surfboards are securely wrapped in high density bubblewrap and then encased with cardboard inserts around the nose, tail and rails of the board. In the extremely rare case that a board or package is damaged, all shipments by the Surf Station are fully insured.

Surfboard Volume Calculator

Choosing a board that has just the right amount of float and maneuverability for your specific weight and skill level can be tricky. To find your ideal volume in a surfboard, check out the Surfboard Volume Chart listed below and find your specifications to match the volume. Find Your Correct Surfboard Volume below.