Manly’s premier surf shop for over 25 years

Dripping Wet Surf Shop has a huge range of surfboards, wetsuits and fins. Browse our extensive selection of beachwear and surf essentials. Buy a surfboard or hire a surfboard and head across to the beach and start catching waves.

Our products

  • Surfboards - New and secondhand

    Premium boards including DHD, MR, Sharpeye, Takayama and Local Motion.

  • Wetsuits and surf essentials

    Rip Curl, O’Neill, Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Peak, Xcel, Vissla and more.

  • Surfboard hire

    Rent a board for a hour, a full week and everything in between.

  • Beachwear and accessories

    Look your best in Billabong, Quiksilver, Roxy, Oneill, Funky Trunks and Carve sunglasses. Footwear by Reef and Havaianas. Sunscreen by Feel Good and Sun Bum.

Visit us in Manly

We’re conveniently located on North Steyne in the middle of Manly beach right across the road from North Steyne Surf Lifesaving Club. Come in and visit. Our friendly staff will help with all your surf needs. There’s plenty of parking on the beachfront and side streets and we’re open every day from 7am to 6pm.

Our brands

Dripping Wet Surf Shop stocks all the major surf brands including DHD Surfboards, Sharpeye Surfboards, MR Surfboards, Takayama Surfboards and Local Motion Surfboards. We’ve got a huge range of softboards too like Softech, Softlite, MF, Ocean & Earth, Surftech Softop, Dripping Wet and Stealth Bodyboards, so come in and check out our collection.

Our team

  • Andrew

    Andrew has led Dripping Wet Surf Shop for over 25 years, driven by his unwavering passion for surfing and its accompanying lifestyle. With a hands-on approach, he actively engages in the daily operations of the shop, eager to assist customers with insightful advice on all aspects of surfing.

  • Terry

    Terry's involvement in surfing goes back to the 1980s, when he had a thriving career as a pro-surfing judge and a pro-surfing coach . His vast experience extends into the retail world, having worked at The Surf Co in Warriewood and Dripping Wet in Bondi. Immersed in surfing culture from a young age, Terry's life revolves around the waves, and his genuine passion lies in assisting others within the surfing community.

  • Scott

    Scott grew up in Freshwater within a family deeply immersed in the surfing lifestyle. His love for surfing led him into a retail career spanning over 15 years, working with prestigious companies like Mambo and Rip Curl. Through years of hands-on experience, he has honed a comprehensive understanding of surfboards and accessories.

  • Jeshayle

    Jeshayle, a product of Manly's vibrant surf culture, embodies the essence of a super surf grom. When the waves roll in, he comes alive, radiating passion and energy. Immersed in the surf lifestyle, he thrives on the vibrant social scene it offers. With extensive experience and travels under his belt, he possesses a wealth of knowledge about surfboards, fins, and the sport as a whole.

  • Eloise

    Eloise, a rising star super grom from Queenscliff, is fueled by a strong ambition to establish herself as a prominent figure in the surfing scene. Her deep love for surfing and the industry is unmistakable. With a wealth of knowledge gained from her time at Dripping Wet, she possesses a comprehensive understanding of surfboards and wetsuits.

  • Jason

    With over 28 years in the surf industry, Jason boasts an impressive career trajectory. From his time as a men’s buyer at Jetty Surf to his role as a sales manager at DC Shoes and FCS, he has left an indelible mark. Hailing from Narrabeen, surfing is more than a passion—it's a way of life for him, and he seizes every opportunity to ride the waves.

What our customers say

  • Been searching for ladies spring suits to try in store, this shop has the best range! Larger sizes too, so I was stoked. Bought a nice swimsuit as well.

    Steph S

  • These guys are the best. I have been a customer for 8 years and every interaction with this team has been amazing. Lots of great advice. Thank you.

    Nicholas McD

  • Very good staff. Very good boards for rent. Very helpful staff. They have lockers and they provided us towels as we didn’t had any.

    Alex

  • This is a great surf shop. Massive range, helpful service, excellent advice. Today I took my board in for a ding repair. Andrew sold me a kit and did the repair then and there, showing me how to do it! Legend!

    Charles C

  • Friendly staff, quick rental setup, our go to place to rend boards đź‘Ś

    Grégoire

  • Nice place right across the beach. Plenty of option for beginners to take classes or rent materials, wetsuits & surfboard. Massive selection of second hand board, all well organised and displayed. Lot of new boards inside from short board, mid length & longboards. Also have all the hardware you need to get set up.

    Mr Review

  • Had a deep fin chop on a dhd pheonix right across the side of the fin box, price was reasonable, and the repair job is so good its almost impossible find where the damage was.

    Christian G

  • Went here with my two kids bought 2 wet suits and then came back and bought 2 foamies. Great service and insights into what is best for them even let them take out an old board to test before buying a new version.

    Leslie T

  • Andrew was so helpful today! He was more than happy to answer my endless questions, show me all sorts of products and was just so nice. Thank you Andrew, you made my day!

    Gina C