Surfboard Rentals

Because the water is still ~40 degrees and not well suited for novice surfers or those without their own hooded full suits, we are only taking rental reservations over the phone (or email) to ensure the well being of our customers. Send us an email, give a jingle or drop a DM and we’ll talk it through!

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Whether you want to take your newly acquired, post-lesson skills to the next level, or have traveled from afar without your surf craft, we have the board for you. 

Here’s what we’ve got:

Our Surftech Learn2Surf Blacktip surfboards are available in various lengths from 7′ to 10′. High volume, stable and surprisingly speedy, these big ol’ soft tops are so perfect to help you gain your confidence on board and progress more efficiently, and they’re also majorly fun for the seasoned surfer to enjoy a care free, high-quality, fun foamie session. We love post-lesson sessions with these wave catching machines. 

  • Full Day Foamie Surfboard Rental ($35) **Most Popular Offering**
      • Pickup at scheduled time between 9:00am and 3:30pm
      • Drop-off before 6:30pm day of rental
          • We know that our windows for good surf are slim, therefore if the golden window falls outside of our open hours, or you just don’t want to get out of the water, let’s talk and work out a rental block that gets you the best opportunity for a great wave.

Have some experience under your belt or looking for something a bit more responsive? Next step up is the JJF Log by Pyzel. Epic. A soft top deck built with high performance in mind. These boards are blowing us out of the water (or… into the water?). With more aggressive performance built into this board, that means less volume and paddling power under your chest. Therefore you’ll need to ensure you’re reading waves properly and paddling a bit harder to get yourself slidin’. 

  • Full Day Surfboard Rental: JJF Log by Pyzel ($50)
      • Pickup at scheduled time between 9:00am and 3:30pm
      • Drop-off before 6:30pm day of rental
          • We know that our windows for good surf are slim, therefore if the golden window falls outside of our open hours, or you just don’t want to get out of the water, let’s talk and work out a rental block that gets you the best opportunity for a great wave.
      • Call to reserve! 

We also have a slew of demo boards available for an additional cost! Just give us a call and we will let you know what’s available!

 
Do I need a reservation?

Due to the spontaneous nature of our Great Lakes, surfboard rentals do not require an advance reservation, but reservations will guarantee we have a board fo you, and we always appreciate an ample heads-up if you know when you’ll be around or see swell in the forecast. Walk-ins also mean we may not be able to help you right away! We appreciate you, and your patience! Thank you!

Before you Paddle Out:

It is of dire importance to ensure safety before heading out into rough water, for both your self and those around you. Check out our Resources tab before you venture out so that you paddle out with safety and etiquette at the forefront of your mind.

We always suggest that if you haven’t surfed before, that you take a Great Lakes Surfing Lesson, which includes a surfboard rental throughout the 1.5 hour lesson. This will give you a majorly strong foundation to get started and you’ll walk away with forecasting tools, knowledge of proper surf etiquette, important safety information, and a strong pop up under your belt! Check out our lessons page for more information.

Terms & Conditions:

Cancellation Policy:

If you must cancel, you may receive a full refund before 5:00pm the day  prior to your reservation. No refunds or credits are given for no-shows. We are sorry but we can not make exceptions as we are doing our best to accommodate all individuals eager to get on the water.

We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule your reservation if we feel that your safety  is at risk. Rentals would be canceled by Sleeping Bear Surf if there is thunder and lightening, or dangerous water conditions not suitable to the renters skill level.

What we are asking of you before engaging with us : 

  • Stay at home if you are feeling sick or if you have been in close contact to someone with Covid-19 within the last 14 days 
  • Step away from others to sneeze or cough and do so into your elbow, shirt, or tissue if you have the urge
  • Practice patience during rental pickup and drop-off times, as there may be many eager paddlers awaiting their chance to get on the water or to drop off their equipment.