The short version
- Typical range: £80 – £450
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used surfboard is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for surfboards, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £450 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £382 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £292 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £202 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £112 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a surfboard
- A dry board with no water ingress
- Dings that have been professionally repaired
- Recognised shapers and popular dimensions
- Fins, leash and board bag included
What lowers it
- Unrepaired dings that have let water in
- Delamination showing as soft or bubbling patches
- Yellowing from prolonged sun exposure
- Snapped and rejoined boards
How to work out what yours is worth
- Press gently over the deck feeling for soft spots
- Check every ding to see whether it has been sealed
- Note the exact dimensions and volume
Once you have those three answers you can place your own surfboard on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Do fins come with the board?
Not always, and buyers will ask. Say clearly what is included, since fins are expensive to replace.
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