Used surfboards in the UAE typically sell for AED 395 to AED 2,200 (about $110 to $605). Boards are priced on dings and water ingress, because a board that has taken on water is heavier and never quite the same.
What surfboards are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 2,224 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 1,891 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 1,446 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 1,001 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 556 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Recognised shapers and popular dimensions
- Fins, leash and board bag included
What pulls it down
- Unrepaired dings that have let water in
- Snapped and rejoined boards
Selling a surfboard in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Trading is not open in the Emirates yet, so treat this as a reference page: the pricing and the checks below hold, but the listings will appear once sellers here start posting.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check every ding to see whether it has been sealed
- Note the exact dimensions and volume
Getting it ready
- Find the dimensions and volume, usually written on the stringer or the maker’s listing.
- Check every ding and pressure dent, and press around them for softness that indicates water ingress.
Photograph
- The bottom, showing the fin setup
- Every ding and repair close up
- The rails and tail, plus the fins included
Put in the description
- Length, width, thickness and volume in litres
- Board type: shortboard, funboard, longboard, fish
- All dings, repairs and any water ingress
Collection is usual. Posting needs a board bag and a length surcharge, and transit damage on a surfboard is common enough that most sellers avoid it.
April through September, peaking in early summer. Off-season boards sell slowly and cheaply.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 2,224 a buyer pays is the AED 2,224 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for surfboards.
- Selling a surfboard in Dubai
- Selling a surfboard in Sharjah
- Selling a surfboard in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a surfboard in Al Ain
- Selling a surfboard in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a surfboard in the UAE?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
What volume is it?
Read it off the stringer. Volume is how surfers match a board to their weight and ability, more than length is.
What should I check when buying a used surfboard?
Water ingress. Press over the deck for soft spots and check every ding is properly sealed — a waterlogged board is heavier and rides badly.
Does a repaired ding lower the value?
A professional repair only slightly. An unrepaired one that has let water in matters far more.
More: how to sell a surfboard, what surfboards are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across the United Arab Emirates.