---
product_id: 81942941
title: "Osprey Foam Surfboard, Perfect for Beginners, Lightweight & Durable with Bold Design"
brand: "osprey"
price: "R8761"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Osprey"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/81942941-osprey-foam-surfboard-perfect-for-beginners-lightweight-and-durable-bold
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# HDPE slick underside for superior buoyancy & speed Integral wooden stringers for enhanced strength 5’8” v-shaped swallow tail for agile rides Osprey Foam Surfboard, Perfect for Beginners, Lightweight & Durable with Bold Design

**Brand:** osprey
**Price:** R8761
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏄‍♀️ Ride the wave of progress with Osprey’s beginner-friendly foam surfboard!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Osprey Foam Surfboard, Perfect for Beginners, Lightweight & Durable with Bold Design by osprey
- **How much does it cost?** R8761 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/81942941-osprey-foam-surfboard-perfect-for-beginners-lightweight-and-durable-bold)

## Best For

- osprey enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted osprey brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Last & Float:** Closed-cell foam EPS core with wooden stringers ensures durability and water resistance.
- • **Speed Meets Stability:** HDPE slick bottom combined with thickness delivers impressive buoyancy and smooth rides on small waves.
- • **Complete Beginner’s Kit:** Includes 3-fin system and leash so you’re ready to hit the water right out of the box.
- • **Effortless Maneuverability:** Shorter length & fish tail design make paddling and turning a breeze for beginners.
- • **Confidence-Boosting Soft Foam:** Lightweight, soft foam construction reduces injury risk and enhances your learning curve.

## Overview

The Osprey 5’8” Foam Surfboard is expertly crafted for beginners seeking a lightweight, durable, and highly maneuverable board. Featuring a v-shaped swallow tail, integral wooden stringers, and a closed-cell foam EPS core, it offers enhanced strength and water resistance. Its HDPE slick underside and thick foam design provide superior buoyancy and speed on small waves, while the soft foam surface boosts confidence and safety. Complete with a 3-fin system and leash, this board is the perfect all-in-one package to accelerate your surfing journey.

## Description

Shop Osprey 5ft 8in Foam Surfboard, Perfect for Beginners, Lightweight & Durable with Bold Design. Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.

Review: Brilliant, great for heavy weight users - I have used this surf board for nearly a year now, I have the 9ft+ board which is great for really heavy users. It does need waxing but is really worth the investment for the hours of fun and exercise. It does fit on the roof of a car with soft surf board straps.
Review: Fantastic - This board has to be the best value for money ever. I am new to surfing at the age of 51 and 5'10 @15 stone. This board is like a small flat barge and makes the learning process fun and easier than any other board I have tried. It is huge make no mistake at just over 9 feet and quite ungainly to carry given its thickness and width but these are the very qualities that allow you to get up and stay up. I love it and hope to have a great summer and autumn with it not sure about winter yet as bloody cold. If you are looking to learn and are on the larger size or just old and rickety like me then this is the board for you

## Features

- 5’8” SURFBOARD: is unique with both its size and v-shaped swallow tail, great for surfers looking to get on the water and progressing quickly while looking good doing so
- IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS: the shorter length, fish tail and XPE deck helps make manoeuvrability a lot easier, also helping paddling out and building up speed on small waves
- FEATURES: integral wooden stringers strengthen and stiffen the lightweight, closed-cell foam EPS core, which prevents water from seeping into your board when encountering bumps, all while assisting surfers in mastering stability.
- IMPROVED BUOYANCY: the board offers impressive buoyancy due to its thickness, along with the HDPE slick underside that keeps surfers afloat while maintaining speed in softer waves
- SOFT FOAM: unlike hard-sided boards, the lightweight, soft foam boosts your confidence on the water. This surfboard comes as a complete set with a 3-fin system and leash.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01FH8F6B2 |
| Age range (description) | All Ages |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 40,726 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 6 in Surfboards |
| Color | Wood Effect |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (67) |
| Date First Available | 3 May 2016 |
| Department | Unisex |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05031470165130 |
| Included components | 1 X Foam Surfboard |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | SU0023 |
| Manufacturer | Osprey |
| Material type | Foam |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions | 188 x 57 x 10 cm; 4.2 kg |
| Seasons | Evergreen |
| Skill level | Beginner |
| Sport | Bodyboarding |
| Style | 5.8 ft |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Osprey
- **Colour:** Wood Effect
- **Item weight:** 4.2 Kilograms
- **Material:** Foam
- **Size:** 5ft 8in

## Images

![Osprey Foam Surfboard, Perfect for Beginners, Lightweight & Durable with Bold Design - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bKGzaDH2L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant, great for heavy weight users
*by D***I on 19 August 2023*

I have used this surf board for nearly a year now, I have the 9ft+ board which is great for really heavy users. It does need waxing but is really worth the investment for the hours of fun and exercise. It does fit on the roof of a car with soft surf board straps.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic
*by M***. on 29 July 2019*

This board has to be the best value for money ever. I am new to surfing at the age of 51 and 5'10 @15 stone. This board is like a small flat barge and makes the learning process fun and easier than any other board I have tried. It is huge make no mistake at just over 9 feet and quite ungainly to carry given its thickness and width but these are the very qualities that allow you to get up and stay up. I love it and hope to have a great summer and autumn with it not sure about winter yet as bloody cold. If you are looking to learn and are on the larger size or just old and rickety like me then this is the board for you

### ⭐ board now unusable due to delamination
*by A***Y on 17 February 2020*

Great first board some scuffs when it arrived a little soft 6 months on 6 uses, the foam edges are starting to peel away, Update 2nd Opsprey board foam now gone, foam blown up in sun on third outing, these boards are not well made very poor in fact, Osprey customer care is very difficult to get in contact with, Osprey are now offering a replacement Osprey have not refunded this purchase stay away from this seller

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-17*