I started following the shop on instagram because of Jonathan Freeman. Then decided to buy a board bag online because it was so cheap. It arrived within the week, BUT I ordered the wrong bag. I reached out by email and asked about a return via email. Matt replied and was SUPER helpful! He linked the exact bag I needed for my board. Some shops are too cool for everyone, and make you feel as though you're bothering them. Matt, excellent job! You guys have my business!! Keep up the excellent service! And, keep using Jonathan, we need middle aged men with that old school wisdom and humor!! read more

The owners and employees of use Surf have always been courteous and thoughtful to businesses around them. People love going there because people get what they want value at a low price another small business that deserves five stars read more

Great Surf shop, all surf, all the time. They got it all. Lots of boards, repairs, all of it. Place has really good energy and they want us customers to get some stoke. Chris , Biscuit - shop dog , surfer Jack and all the others make this place awesome. If your buying surf gear stop here first, great pricing . Fin rental program for $ 5.00 for 4 weeks . My board was not riding well , so I bought it in , gave some specs , and 10 mins later i got a set of fins to demo for a week . Bought back the next week , gave some feedback, and 10 mins I had a new set for week 2 , Week 3 & 4 another set. Try - return - try another etc ..... Week 3 I bought a set. great help, greater vibe .. stop in for a visit read more

The staff were patient, honest and helpful. They guided me to a great deal - a new, locally made longboard that was hundreds less than most of their used selection and perfect for my needs. Thanks guys for being so cool to this old fart who just came home to SoCal after decades in Oregon...stoked. read more

Used Surf - 9'4 SHIFT Zenned out, old fart and a bike. - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

I purchased a surfboard from them based on the manager's sales tactics... turns out that I'm not quite ready to transition to that board, so I brought it back to return (unused)... despite it being against their policy, the staff empathized with my situation & processed the return (despite losing around $25 in prospective value)... this is a great example of prioritizing customer service & satisfaction over profits... thank you Used Surf! read more

Really nice people and a great selection. They were willing to work with me on my rental dates. Wetsuit didn't end up fitting my niece. Even though it's her size. Not sure why And I had to use one I bought new so just a heads up to always have your kids try them on. read more

This store is a consignment store !! They don't tell you that when you buy a board. Needless to say, one of their sales associates recommended the wrong board and now we are stuck with a board that we absolutely cannot use. The store said that they would take it back, but we would have to wait until someone else buys it to get our money back. read more

My daughter needed new fins and leash, the crew set her up and let her help put everything together. Helpful and friendly. The place to go for super service without breaking the bank. My girl went straight to the water afterwards! read more

Used Surf - Future fins and Veia leash - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

Potentially the most genuine purchase experience I've had in all of 2024. Shoutout Dakota for the 7'2 Tootgundy! read more

Used Surf - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

Came by to buy a surf board a few months back. This is the best surf shop I have ever been to. Was able to get a brand new firewire flat earth for a great price. The staff even lined up my traction pads and put my fins in and were all super friendly. However, my only issue was when I originally came in I showed them a picture of the board I had wanted and the board was in stock. It was another flat earth but used. There was another customer lining up a new flat earth and when I pulled out the used from the shelf he ended up saying he was going to buy it and staff went a long with it since "he was there first". Didn't know there was surfers priority outside of the water. I ended up purchasing the new one he was lining up and he got the used one which was about 100-150 dollars cheaper fins already included. Besides that the board I did purchase is incredible and I couldn't be more happy with it. read more

Lex was awesome and got me a great deal on a wetsuit! Everyone was so smiley and helpful will be going to used surf for anything and everything surfing related read more

Super friendly staff and they have a very consultative approach. There's no annoyingly pretentious "bro surfer" vibe that you get in other board/accessory shops around town. And they do the little things to help you out too - align a traction pad on your board, or get a stripped fin screw out and replace it (at no extra charge). I read a couple of the negative reviews about buying used boards. It's unfortunate. They sell on consignment so it's understandable that all sales are final. That said, my advice to all novice board-buyers/surfers is just do some research and shopping around BEFOREHAND to see what's available new or used elsewhere. If you see something that's priced less and can show proof, you can always ask the guys at UsedSurf and maybe they'll contact the board's seller to see if they'll come down in price. read more

BEST authentic surf shop in the OC for used surfboards next to the 2nd best surf shop for materials...at Bashams! If you want to find a used gem of a surfboard or looking to get advice on new fins, this IS the place read more

Used Surf - New quad fins - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

This place will sell you a 10 year old board with chips and cracks for $300+ over the actual value. If you are a new surfer and don't know much, do not come here. OfferUp and Craigslist are the way to go. This business is based off of being a middleman so you can bet they're trying to absolutely screw you. read more

I love used surf! They carry such a broad range of surf boards and such unique designs. They have a great selection of used boards at great prices and also have many new boards to choose from. I highly recommend this shop! read more

Nate, Kyle, Brett, and Brandon were seriously epic. So helpful and really helped with every question I had. Thank you guys!! read more

Used Surf - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

The best place to get anything a surfer needs! Boards, fins, traction, leashes, wetsuits etc... Everyone there is surf stoked, friendly, and happy to help!! I recommend to everyone!! read more

Buyer Beware!!! I so wanted to love this place. The guys working were super nice and I thought very helpful. Took my daughter in on her birthday to look for a long board. Not a lot of offerings in our price range but she did find one she liked pretty well. It was well used and has several dings and cracks that need patching before it can go in the water. They gave us the card for a guy they recommend for this and repairs will be $80-$100. Okay, so the sticker price on the board was $350 plus $80-$100 to patch it up brings us to about $450. We buy the board and head over to Jack's to look at wetsuits. We see her board but brand frickn new for $450 :( not on sale or anything. That is the retail price. So I call the business next day and explain that I'm pretty bummed and feel a little taken advantage of. They say I'm out of luck as they are consignment and don't accept returns. That's bad business! I trusted that this place would be pricing boards fairly. Feeling really duped and bummed out! My advice to anyone considering buying a board from this place is "don't!" And if you do, take the time to compare and check retail value on any board you look at. No at all happy! Zero out of 10 experience!! read more

Rented some surfboards and wetsuits here for the day and everyone was so nice & accommodating!! We are beginners and didn't know much but they'll help you figure it out. Thanks so much guys!! read more

Awesome experiance, as a beginner I could not ask for more! Got a solid long board for a good price. Kenny helped us out with the choice and the first time set up. This shop was WAY WAY more than I was expecting. Keep it up guys! This is my only review on Yelp so far and you will know why I shared some time to give these guys a 5 star rating! Would give 6 if there was. Chek them out! read more

Used Surf - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

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They're super super helpful! I was unsure whether I should get a certain board or not & when I asked for one of the workers opinions he said I could demo out the board. They have a certain stock of boards that people are able to try out. It was beyond helpful & helped me realize it was the board for me. It was my first board so that's always a tough choice, but they made it easy. read more

Used Surf - 7'4 torq board - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

Great surf shop, great products, and most importantly super knowledgeable and friendly staff! They always take their time answering any questions and go out of their way to make sure they find the best equipment for your skill level. Definitely will continue to shop here. read more

I came into the store to try the fin demo program. The worker helped me remove my broken fin without charging me or hassle me to buy anything. I dont usually write reviews but this store was super friendly and helped me choose fins Gonna recommend this to place to all my friend's read more

The staff at Used Surf are really knowledgeable, great recommendations, there is a great selection of used boards, new boards, wet suits, clothing and all the accessories you would need. They have high quality rental equipment, flexible schedules for pick up and drop off and reasonable rates. Highly recommended. read more

Great place! The staff was very helpful and the variety of surfboards was excellent.

Just ordered a surf rack for my bike on their website and Kenny already has it being shipped out same day!! Super stoked on the great customer service and fast response.. I will definitely order from them again and let my friends know.. Thank you!! read more

We're new to San Clemente and have been looking to pick up surfing. We were led to Used Surf by our surf instructor, Crooks Surf Essentials. Over a months time, we rented 2 boards from Used Surf four different times. Brandon was super helpful in getting us set up with our first boards. Kenny was helpful at the front desk, and answering any and all surf related questions. The place was hopping all month long. You can tell they do a brisk business during the summer, but we never had a long wait. Every time we'd go in we'd look at the boards. They had different boards there every time. As a used board / consignment shop, their inventory was constantly changing. After a month of renting boards we ended up buying two new boards. They sell NEW and USED boards. When we bought the boards they put on the fins, set us up with a leash, and gave us a tutorial on how to apply wax the right way. SUPER HELPFUL. I highly recommend these guys and look forward to many future transactions with them. read more

Always a rad place to checkout with zillions of used boards and any/every accessory you probably dont need but will buy nonetheless. Friendly/helpful staff too, go here! read more

This place was so dope. People are so helpful over the phone and helped me choose a great board. Went to many different places and no one had the prices or experience these guys had . read more

My husband's all time favorite used surfboard shop in Cali. Always a wide selection of boards in this warehouse. If you know the exact board you are looking for, you can leave your contact info and the shop will actually call you to let you know immediately when your dream board hits the shop. Used surfboard shops are a tough business. Support these guys so that it will be around for the long haul. The surf community needs the option to sell and buy used boards. The people who own this shop love what they do. Don't waste their time by hassling them about prices. Just smile and pay what the ticket says. It's a good deal. read more

This place is epic and fantastic deals. If you're in the area, definitely drop by!

Stopped in here to get some information on a board that I am looking to build. Even that I did not buy anything, the customer support was amazing. I did go around to the surrounding places and was not welcomed with the same enthusiasm as this staff had. Definitely an +A on the customer support. read more

Used Surf - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

Caleb nows so many information about boogie boards, skim boards, hand plains, AU fins (specifically), wavestorms, webbed paddling glaves, scuba diving, and all things wakeboarding. If you relationship knowledge talk to caleb, best psychologist I ever had. read more

These guys are the best!!! Their entire staff is super knowledgeable and truly care for their customers. They have an amazing selection of boards and accessories. I would highly recommend you buy from Used Surf!!! read more

I'm not one for going out of my way to write reviews but I literally downloaded Yelp just so I could do so because that's how great my experience was here. Went in to purchase a board as a gift without any knowledge of surfing whatsoever. Staff member was super helpful and didn't just strap the board to my car but even had the patience to teach me. Didn't catch his name but he had nice eyes and a mustache. 10/10 recommend! read more

Place is LEGIT. Went to scrounge for a set of Futures Fins because I had forgotten to pack them for my trip. Picked up a nice thruster set for $50 in the used fin bin. Aside from that, Chad was very helpful in helping me browse for boards. The staff there seemed stoked just to talk surf and boards without putting on any pressure to buy. They have an incredible selection. Even had a sick New Flyer in good condition for only like $250. I am currently not in need for a board, but I'll be coming back here when I will be. read more

Used Surf - Used set of Futures thrusters for $50 was CLUTCH - Sporting Goods Near Me - San Clemente, California

We were recommended by our surf instructor Collin Crook. This place is great! Friendly, helpful service for sure. Next time we are in town we will be stopping in again for board rentals. read more

Best service! Guys are very friendly and extremely helpful. Helped us to set up surf on a car roof. Gave us some good tips.

Great place, great staff. Big selection of boards to rent or buy. We will certainly return to Used surf! Thank you read more

The guys at used surf are awesome! I saw a board on their Instagram and jumped on their site as soon as possible! Got it all set and happened to have an issue with my payment. I got on the phone with a gentleman I believe his name was Kenny and he helped me through it! About a week later the board arrived to at my house in Florida, the board was packed perfectly and no issues what so ever! Beyond stoked on the new board and all the help these guys provided! read more