NEWQUAY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Foam, Fins and Atlantic Wind: Renting an 8-foot Softboard in Newquay
Cornish Wave offers top-quality 8'0" softboards in standard and premium options (and a single 7'2" hardboard) — this guide lays out specs, price and the return requirement so you know what to expect before you hit the water.
Foam, Fins and Atlantic Wind: Renting an 8-foot Softboard in Newquay.
Experience the thrill of surfing with top-quality softboards designed for stability and performance; Cornish Wave supplies 8'0" foam boards in standard and premium options, plus a 7'2" hardboard alternative, making rentals appropriate across skill levels for a day on Newquay's waves.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Stable 8'0" Standard Softboards
Standard softboards are 8'0" foam boards with an IXPE top, HDPE bottom, EPS construction and an SF5 through-deck fin setup; the dimensions are 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 1/2’’ (77.8 liters).
Premium Softboards — Reinforced and Handy
Premium softboards add a high-density IXPE top, reinforced EPS construction, handles for transport, the same SF5 through-deck fin setup and slightly greater volume at 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 3/4’’ (90 liters).
Single Hardboard Option — 7'2" Malibu
For riders wanting a more performance-oriented shape there is one 7'2" EPS Flow Rider Malibu: an epoxy Malibu with a strong biaxial construction and thruster fin setup, sized 7’2 x 21 3/4’’ x 2 5/8’’ (49.5 liters).
What the day feels like
What It Feels Like
Renting here centers on stable, buoyant 8'0" softboards built for reliability in rolling Atlantic surf; whether you choose the standard or premium foam board the construction and fin setup prioritize easy paddling and predictable turns so you can focus on reading waves rather than fighting gear.
THE BOARD
Stable 8'0" Standard Softboards
Standard softboards are 8'0" foam boards with an IXPE top, HDPE bottom, EPS construction and an SF5 through-deck fin setup; the dimensions are 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 1/2’’ (77.8 liters).
THE UPGRADE
Premium Softboards — Reinforced and Handy
Premium softboards add a high-density IXPE top, reinforced EPS construction, handles for transport, the same SF5 through-deck fin setup and slightly greater volume at 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 3/4’’ (90 liters).
THE ALTERNATIVE
Single Hardboard Option — 7'2" Malibu
For riders wanting a more performance-oriented shape there is one 7'2" EPS Flow Rider Malibu: an epoxy Malibu with a strong biaxial construction and thruster fin setup, sized 7’2 x 21 3/4’’ x 2 5/8’’ (49.5 liters).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when to consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard and premium softboards are listed at £15; all rented boards must be brought back by 5pm.
Standard softboard: 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 1/2’’ – 77.8 ltrs; Premium softboard: 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 3/4’’ – 90 ltrs; Hardboard: 7’2 x 21 3/4’’ x 2 5/8’’ – 49.5 ltrs.
Softboards use an SF5 through-deck fin setup with IXPE tops and EPS construction; the hardboard uses a biaxial tech thruster fin setup and epoxy construction.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does a softboard rental cost?
Standard and premium softboards are priced at £15.
What sizes and volumes are the softboards?
Standard softboards measure 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 1/2’’ (77.8 liters); premium softboards measure 8’0 x 23’’ x 3 3/4’’ (90 liters).
When do I need to return the board?
Rented boards must be brought back by 5pm.
Are these boards suitable for beginners?
Yes — the softboards are described as designed for stability and performance and are suitable across skill levels.
Is there a hardboard option?
Yes — there is one 7'2" EPS Flow Rider Malibu hardboard available (x1), an epoxy Malibu with a biaxial construction and thruster fin setup.
What fin setups do the boards use?
Softboards use an SF5 through-deck fin setup; the hardboard uses a super-strong biaxial tech thruster fin setup.