Surfboard Repairs in Croyde

Croyde's powerful low tide waves, rocky headlands and busy summer line ups mean plenty of boards pick up dings and cracks. The good news is that North Devon has a long tradition of surfboard building, and experienced repairers in and around Braunton can usually get your board back in the water quickly. A professional repair is almost always better than a quick fix with tape.

Common repairs

The most common jobs are dings and cracks in the glass, pressure dents, damaged fin boxes and fin plugs, pulled out leash plugs, snapped boards and delamination. Many repairers work on every fin system and on both polyester and epoxy boards, and some also repair hard stand up paddleboards.

Epoxy, EPS and PU boards

Polyurethane (PU) boards glassed with polyester resin are repaired differently from EPS foam boards glassed with epoxy, and using the wrong materials can lead to a weak or leaking repair. Tell your repairer how your board is built, or bring any details from the maker, and they will choose the right materials.

What to do when your board is damaged

Stop surfing as soon as you spot a ding. Water in the foam makes the board heavier and the repair harder. Rinse the board in fresh water, let it dry out and keep it out of direct sun until you can drop it off. If the damage is small, many repairers can give you a rough price from a photo.

How long repairs take

Small dings can often be done within a few days, while larger repairs take longer. Summer is busy in North Devon, so book ahead if you can, especially if you are on holiday and need the board back before you go home.

Repairs near Woolacombe and Saunton

Repairers in the Braunton area serve the whole of the North Devon coast, including Croyde, Woolacombe, Saunton and Putsborough, so they are a short drive from all the main beaches.

Looking after your board

Use a padded bag, keep your board out of hot cars and check it for cracks after every session, especially after surfing near rocks.

Browse surfboard repairers near Croyde below, with contact details and directions for each.