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Great local shop with an awesome selection of high quality goods and awesome, friendly service. Been going here for 26 years! read more

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Always gotta support the local brands. Go-to surf shop for any apparel, surf gear, towels, or even some stickers to add to your collection. Highly recommend if you want to bring home some souvenirs back home. Shootz!! read more

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TAMBA ALL DAY EVERYDAY. Tamba makes the best and most stylish local surf wear out dea! The hats they use are so comfy and are made with EXCELLENT quality. My Tamba gear last so long I feel bad and from time to time again I buy new clothes from Tamba just to help support a local company. And THANKYOU Tamba for keeping your prices low and affordable!!!! I LOVE TAMBA. TAMBA ALL DAY, EVERYDAY HAWAIIAN! YESSUH!!!! (Tank you for the free stickers ) read more

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Tamba Surf Company is a local brand only sold in Kauai which makes giving the clothing line as gifts even more special. Located in a small plaza hosting Holy Grail Donuts and a water dispensary, Tamba can't be missed. Shirts are fairly inexpensive and their style is one of a kind. Most importantly you'll be supporting a locally owned and operated shop. read more

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Kate R.

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Great staff , calm rental of 4 family boogie boards for a few day. Wish we had got 8 boards, the whole group alternated using them. Great cheap fun. The shop itself was comfortable and welcoming even though I don't surf read more

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R S.

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This place exactly what we needed. We wanted some foam surfboards to go surfing down in Hanalei. We were staying in ka paa. They are one of the few spots in town that do rentals. Service is great shop is very local pricing is very reasonable. read more

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Great store! They have so many different options at great prices. Tamba is a known local brand, all of the clothing is a great quality and the staff was very friendly! Definitely recommend stopping by! read more

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Our tubing tour guide recommended we stop by Tambas & so glad we did. Very friendly staff & great local clothing! We'll wear our Tamba shirts proudly read more

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Thomas C.

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Excellent customer service skills Excellent product Excellent prices Excellent vibe Excellent selection My go to place for gifts and myself read more

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One-stop surf stop on the east side of Kauai island, in Kapaa. Been seeing the name on a lot of hoodies, hats, etc. so we decided we needed to at least see what's inside when we saw the large sign off Kuhio Highway. Some really good designs and products. According to the worker, Tamba is a Kauai business - fantastic! I don't surf but my girl is trying to learn how to skateboard so she got some stuff (wheels???) she needed for the board (??????)... I don't know why her board didn't come with wheels already, but dad seems to know what's going on so I let them be. read more

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Nai V.

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our tour guide recommended this local shop to us and we stopped by to grab some shirts. The workers were super friendly, invited my boys to visit the surf shop (seperate entrance) they had fun looking at the surfboards and the cashier gave us a bunch of stickers, my kids were excited for new stickers for their water bottle to bring back to the mainland read more

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Barry K.

So glad you and your family came in to the shop! Mahalo for your…

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Robert C.

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We came here in a recommendation from our tubing guide, Noah. It's an old school surf shop for locals and tourists. Lots of t-shirts with unique designs, friendly staffer, interesting products to browse. read more

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Easy 5 stars for the products they carry and the aloha customer service... I've had a Tamba shirt given to me by friends who have visited Kauai regularly for years. It's one I always wear to the beach. Its an old print that says TAMBA Kauai Homegrown... I love it. I finally made it to the Garden Isle and wanted to repay my friends by buying them Tamba shirts as well. I got 4 shirts total and the tees were priced at around $23 each. 2 were classic 100% cotton the other 2 were poly blends so they were softer. Not cheap but they are good quality shirts, screenprinted graphics were really nice and you wont find many people on the mainland wearing them. So to me, it's totally worth it... Support local. They also sell hats, boards, leashes, their own board wax, stickers and have board rentals as well. And speaking of board rentals, I had asked the owner if he knew of any place that rented legit bodyboards and he referred me to Kapaa Beach Shop down the way, who rented MS Science bodyboards. I was so happy to find a spot that rented the kind of quality bodyboards I ride at home but was even more grateful that Tamba pointed me in the right direction. That's aloha in a nutshell for me. Just good people. Always looking out for others... I appreciate it and I'll never forget it. Mahalos Tamba! I'll be back soon to buy more shirts... I need a hat too! read more

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I have been a customer of Tamba since 2008. Most of the time, I see Saa when I visit. The selection is great and I love the and tees mostly. I have purchased boardshorts, rash guards, hoodies, and stickers as well. Saa really spends the time to speak with his customers and I have gotten to know him over the years. He takes great care of his customers and deserves a visit! read more

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This is a great local shop for clothing, accessories and surf gear. All local designs on the shirts and caps, and they really are nice and quite different from the average touristy stuff you're apt to find elsewhere. We ended up buying quite a bit more than we originally planned but we were happy to support such an awesome local business. read more

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Andrew J.

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Excellent experience renting a surfboard from these guys. None of the Wavestorms or NSP pop-outs that most rental shops stock. You can actually get a proper log, or shortboard, or something in between. Most of them are full of dings, but they're repaired, watertight, and ready to go. When I returned my board they gave it a quick look and sent me on my way-- none of the crazy time consuming inspection I've experienced with other "high performance rental" situations. They gave me some tips on surf spots as well. I can see why people around the world are hyped on Tamba. read more

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Barry K.

Mahalo Andrew! Really nice recap of how we do our rentals. Catch ya…

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Nina M.

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The best customer service! Great location with easy parking and so many boards to choose from! We will come back here every time we visit Kauai. No sense in paying $400+ dollars to ship your board back and forth when you can rent from Tamba! read more

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Lucy A.

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Great authentic Kauai gear! Our tour guide told us wear to go so we didn't have the same Hawaiian gear as everyone else and he was right!

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Good old tour guides! We really appreciate their referrals to our…

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Joe J.

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Great local surf shop. Have anything surf related you might need. Haven't surfed their boards but I know many people who love them.

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Katie D.

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Loved our Tamba rental experience. Larry and Craig "the new guy" were super helpful in helping us pick the right board and find surf spots good for our levels. The price was amazing for a week!! We were able to switch our boards half way too. Awesome, awesome!! read more

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Britt M.

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The nicest staff! Very helpful in what board works best for which beaches and waves ! Great gear as well !

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Phil M.

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These guys are the best. Use them whenever I visit from Oahu. Great boards. Great merch. Great service.

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If you want the best local souvenir this is the place! Support locals on the island please!!!

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Terry G.

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The people that work there are the nicest! I bought some great quality clothing and a Tamba Surf Dude toy and that thing is awesome you can launch it as far as possible and he always surfs back to you - my grandson loved it!! read more

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Kathleen Y.

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Omg, got a tip from my local friend that Tamba is the place to go. Great quiver choices fir all conditions and skills!! I teach surf lessons for over 20 years and shaped my own boards, so I'm impressed with their selection. Larry, the to go guy, is easy going and chill as f@ck! Awesome dude! The longer you rent, the better the deal! I ended up rent for two days, giving plenty of opportunities to catch what started pumping on east side when west dude got too windy. read more

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Jasper L.

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Friendly, knowledgeable, very helpful. Great prices that don't rip you off like the hotel areas.

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Dani S.

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Had a good experience with a surfboard rental here. Came in one morning to rent a surfboard, they didn't have many left due to the holidays but I was still able to get a long shortboard that was the perfect size for me. The guy that was working the shop was very nice, and directed me to the closest surf spot, which was at Kealia Beach 1.5 miles up the road. It was a 35min walk with the board. The board surfed well, and I caught a bunch of waves. Brought it back, everything was fine. At the time this review is written, the shop charges $25/day, which is average around the island and not too expensive. read more

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Lucky S.

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The owner is super awesome and while everyone on the island loves this brand, it hasn't caught on with mainlanders, yet. I expect that will change...they have great produxts and badass graphics. Be sure to check out the shop. read more

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Armie J.

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Came here recently and bought 2 t-shirts and of course a sticker! This place is laid back but with awesome music played outside and inside. You can't miss that BIG Tamba sign. It's hot in town, but they have a nice AC feel in their store. It's not a big store, but they do carry some really cool products if you're looking to get a souvenir from the islands especially when supporting local companies. They have a nice hat wall and also good selection in men's t-shirts and accessories. I wish they had a little more selection of women sizes that fits a "more-to-love" figure. The sizes they have are little too small. Overall great selection and products for their store. The employee working was very nice and friendly and they have a nice reusable Black/white bags. Will definitely be back! :) read more

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Ar Lene S.

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Need to improve on customer service skills. We asked what they had available on the sales rack and the sales girl just answered "I don't know" and went back to her paperwork. We came here 2 years ago and returned because we wanted to support the local brand and business. But the designs were pretty much the same. Nothing new. And pretty much one design for women on one kind of crop top shirt. read more

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Matt R.

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Guy at the counter was very nice, also a little cutie pie. Wish I could put him in my Saimin. Got a little discount by signing up for their emails. Their merchandise is sick. If you want to support a local surf shop, this is the place. Represent TAMBA. Also rented surfboards here. Their selection is decent if you are looking for more than soft tops and NSP noob boards. read more

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Dodger P.

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A real surf shop! I didn't fly my boards this trip. No worries Tamba has daily and weekly rates, nice selection, and my boards didn't get beat up on the flight over. Thanks again to Tamba, the surfing on my trip was outstanding. read more

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Terry M.

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I usually get great service here, buy a couple t shirts and a maybe a hat or two, send one back to my brother on the mainland, keep one for my self or kids kine deal. Friendly service usually. Not this day: I asked the young lady if there were any deals on t shirts and she looked me up and down, looked back at her tablet and said "the discount rack is outside, you passed it on your way in" I tried to explain I meant maybe a multiple shirt discount or something in bulk. She ignored me. I took my 10 year old daughter and 4 year old son with me and we spent $125 at Dejah Vu Kapaa. I know it's not much, but it's hard earned for me and my family. Bummed. read more

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Susie M.

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Great products....unique prints....AWESOME customer service... Flew in from Honululu and stopped by to get something unique to Kauai. Found some really nice shirts for myself and a friend. We got excellent service from the owner himself. He even had his fiance show us a few things that hadn't even made it to the sales floor !!! Super cool couple...I would definitely visit them again..... read more

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Cassie J.

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Absolutely amazing experience. This place rules. Came here on vacation & wanted to rent boards for the week. Super affordable, kindest staff. He even pulled up a surf report for us to see what the waves were like that day. Best shop on the island. read more

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Sandy P.

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Wow! What an amazing shop with amazing people! Go here for the best customer service in the U.S.! I would say more, but I like to keep my reviews short & to the point... Tamba does not disappoint! *yelp wants longer reviews... Ain't nobody got time for that :) So here are a couple of sentences to please the people of yelp who think that people need to keep reading reviews instead of getting on with their lives read more

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Ali L.

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The owner was pretty nice. However, the lady who works here (has cherry blossoms tattoo ) is so mean and sarcastic. I was looking for a surfboard but she kinda looked down on me. She ruined my day in Hawai trip. Stay away from her/store. read more

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Taco M.

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This is a great little surf shopshop. Friendly service with good prices on all items. If you are a local or mainlander then you will find what you need here. I didn't see many boards there but they sponsor good surfers and the clothing is top quality. Yea bra! read more

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I am always on the look out to support independent businesses & Tamba had everything I could ask for in surf shop. Very happy to wear some Tamba hats & Shirts. read more

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4-1543 Kuhio Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
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(808) 823-6942
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http://www.tamba.com

Hours

What time does Tamba Surf Company open?

Tamba Surf Company opens at 9:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Tamba Surf Company opens at 10:00 AM on Sunday.

What time does Tamba Surf Company close?

Tamba Surf Company closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Tamba Surf Company closes at 4:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 6:00 PMSun 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Tamba Surf Company take credit cards?

Yes, Tamba Surf Company takes credit cards.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Tamba Surf Company have bike parking?

Yes, Tamba Surf Company has bike parking.

Does Tamba Surf Company have parking?

Yes, Tamba Surf Company has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Tamba Surf Company wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Tamba Surf Company is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

Tamba Surf Co. is a surf shop on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, as well as this online store serving the world. Tamba's roots run deep not only in the Hawaiian islands, but around the globe as well, and it is with this thought that Tamba has decided to make more products available to the global audience including Tamba, Xcel, and Dakine brand surf hats, surf shirts, surf shorts, surf hoodies, surfing rash guards, etc, we also carry surf boards and surf accessories. And if you're in Kaua'i stop by for board rentals!

History

Established in 1998.

Tamba Surf Co. is a surf shop on the Hawaiian island of Kaua'i, as well as this online store serving the world. Tamba's roots run deep not only in the Hawaiian islands, but around the globe as well, and it is with this thought that Tamba has decided to make more products available to the global audience including Tamba, Xcel, and Dakine brand surf hats, surf shirts, surf shorts, surf hoodies, surfing rash guards, etc, we also carry surf boards and surf accessories. And if you're in Kaua'i stop by for surf rentals and lessons!

Review Highlights - Tamba Surf Company

“Tessa was there every time and always super friendly and full of great info about local surf spots.”

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We stopped by daily during our stay! We loved having little shops and several food options…read moreavailable to us during our stay. They even had a farmers market two days a week!

Night time (outside Bobby V's)

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Kauai Handmade

4.8

(29 reviews)

1.9 mi

Just received my 2 yr. old bracelet. Amazing quality and customer service. Thank you Stephanie …read more Beautiful

Do NOT listen to Martha L, she doesn't know what's up!!! What a wonderful shop and owner/jewelry…read moredesigner! My friends and I wandered in here and were so delighted with the service and kindness of Stephanie! If you want a special and unique souvenir, I highly recommend! All three of us traveling together ordered custom pieces and she had them ready in a few days. Absolute must! My friend and I got matching wave rings for our pinkies

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Kauai Village Shopping Center

I'm lucky to have cross paths with beautiful Kauai. My previous visit was over 25 years ago. Yes,…read morethose times I remembered were filled with driving around the island with lots of sugar canes. It's good to know, even with small shopping centers in certain areas, it still doesn't take away the beauty and lushness of the mountains, trees, and the ocean. This shopping center carries the necessities and some luxuries if you choose to partake. Some of the shops: Safeway-pick up some groceries and snacks Starbucks-morning coffee Health food store-pick up something healthy to eat and try their sample tastings Abc stores-tourist souvenirs Subway-sandwich to go-for the beach Jewelry store-something for yourself or lover Stop by and take a look for yourself! It's coveniently located close to where I stayed. :)

Stopped here to grab lunch and stock up on snacks. Lots of great stores including Safeway, Ross,…read moreABC Store, Subway, Starbucks, Panda Cuisine, and so much more! They have a good mix of completely predictable chains (so that you don't lose your mind from trying all new things) to locally owned businesses (so you don't lose your soul from selling out to the corporate machines.) We got lunch at Subway, stopped in at Starbucks, ABC Store and Ross. Yes, we are total corporate chain sell outs and I am completely ashamed of myself. Tomorrow I make the commitment to buy my coffee from a local hipster coffee shop that only single origin pour overs from a responsible fair trade grower, buy all my produce from a farmers market, go to Goodwill and buy used clothing so I create less waste, and get my takeout from a mom 'n pop restaurant who sources 40% of their product from local organic growers. Who am I kidding? I'll just start with the coffee and we'll see how it goes from there...

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Shipwrecked Kauai

Women-owned & operated

In terms of style, this place is one of my fave that I visited on the island. They have a lot of…read morecute, unique items that you don't get to see anywhere else. I found a couple things I liked. Unfortunately, they were all overpriced in my opinion. While the quality is nice, I couldn't justify spending $80 before tax on a plain white shirt. If it was more affordable, I would've bought multiple items from them. I would've given them 4 stars, but they lost one because one of the employees kept watching me the entire time I browsed the store. She would literally crane her neck around people to keep watching me. It was very uncomfortable.

Checked this out for a second time and still was able to find a little something to get that was…read moreunique. Everything's so pretty so it's hard not to get everything! They're good about refreshing and restocking their items as well!

Shipwrecked Kauai

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JT S.

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9

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6 years ago

I all fairness, there are way better places for your money on Kauai. This shop isn't local anything, just sayin. They bring all their stuff in from off island and only employ a couple people here to run the webpage and mind the counter. The "Owner Guy", he doesn't like male white people very much (I get it) and will be outwardly rude to you (white guy). Their boards are CNC routed - to marginal quality control. The glass jobs seem good (also done off island). There are way better deals on Craigslist everyday and I can't think of another shop that isn't actually MORE local in some way! I would be embarrassed to send any of my off-island visitors here and locals all kinda know "Tamba" is a joke. (Also, I don't like how people still try to make money off of Andy Irons like that. Disrespectful.) read more

Rick G.

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3

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11 years ago

Tampa rentals worked out great for us. We swapped boards as the conditions changed and they were helpful in pointing us in the right direction as the swell changed. read more

Jason O.

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2

3

3 years ago

Came to Kauai 2023 again for a Wonderful visit. Recharged Mana. Mahalo garden isle for all the Aloha. Shoots.

Hokulani R.

3

7

0

14 years ago

Really popular with the Kauaians, you cant leave Kauai without something with "Tamba" on it.....

Elena G.

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1

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5 years ago

Awful!!! Stay away. People are rude and will sell you anything just to make money.

Shannon B.

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60

1

11 years ago

Friendly place - great product.

Matt R.

1

36

0

12 years ago

Real, local shop.

Tamba Surf Company - sportswear - Updated July 2026

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