Your Cocoa Beach Area Standup Paddle Board Shop
Family owned and run by pro paddler Girard Middleton, we have the best selection of entry-level and performance standup paddle boards for flat water family recreation, surfing, cruising, fishing, inflatable paddle boards and racing SUPs. Give us a call or come by the shop for honest, expert advice. We also offer board demos at our water launch down the street. SoBe Surf carries a full line of stand-up paddle boards from, INFINITY SUP (The best of the best in performance full carbon boards) and ECS Boards Australia (Top quality epoxy and wood layer paddle boards)! Also handmade wooden paddle boards by Little Bay Boards. The best brands, values and inventory in the market! We are well supplied and can ship to anywhere in the continental USA, Puerto Rico and Oahu.
Our pro-level expertise, personal service and outstanding prices are hard to beat.
We offer a free lesson from our pro staff with each board purchase.
(Above) SoBe Surf Owner Girard Middleton at Podium for winning Waterman’s Challenge SUP Surfing June 2019……
(below) SoBe Surf Owner Girard Middleton’s 1st Place Trophies for Short board, Long Board and Race Board SUP Surfing in the Waterman’s Challenge Surf Contest June 2019
Currently In Stock
We have the largest floor space and inventory of any paddle board shop in the area. Here’s what we currently have in store:
- We are the REGIONAL DEALERS for INFINITY SUP, ECS Boards Australia!
- Paddles by ECS Boards Australia, Hippo Stick, and EpicGear
- Race boards, cruising boards, touring boards, SUP surfboards, fishing boards, and inflatables!
- Car racks by Lock Rack, Thule, PFDs, and a wide range of other accessories.
We are the regional dealer for Infinity-SUP and ECS Boards Australia… In our opinion the best brands and prices on the market! Looking for something in particular? Stop in to our local Merritt Island SUP shop or give us a call! Either way, we’ll share our expertise with you to help you find the board that you’ll have most fun on! We are will supplied.
Call SoBe Surf & Paddle at (305) 773-1142 for more info!
How To Stand Up Paddle
See and learn the basics of stand up paddle boarding with Girard Middleton!
How To Size Your Paddle
Upgrading your paddle is the single best way to improve your experience on your stand up paddle board and make every outing better. How do you choose the correct paddle, though? In this video, Girard Middleton will show you how!
Little Bay Boards
See and in-shop review with Girard Middleton of SoBe Surf as he highlights the features of Little Bay stand up paddle boards and catches a few waves out on the water in Cocoa Beach, Florida!
“WATER SOUL”
Video project interviewing SoBe Surf Owner/Operator Girard Middleton about humans’ connection with the ocean… part of a larger project “Into the Blue” by MGWpro Productions.
Infinity SUP “RNB” Stand Up Paddle Surf Board
Pro SUPer Girard Middleton, Owner/Operator of Sobe Surf & Paddle in Merritt Island, Florida reviews Infinity SUPs fun shape SUP surfing board the “RNB” or “Round Nose Blurr”. Premium carbon fiber construction. Great blend of speed and stability.
Infinity SUP “B-line” Stand Up Paddle Surf Board
Pro SUPer Girard Middleton, Owner/Operator of Sobe Surf & Paddle in Merritt Island, Florida reviews Infinity SUPs performance longboard shape full carbon construction paddle surf board, the “New Deal”.
ECS Boards Australia “Wide Boy” Stand Up Paddle Board
Pro SUPer Girard Middleton, Owner/Operator of Sobe Surf & Paddle in Merritt Island, Florida reviews ECS Boards Australia’s higher end bamboo construction SUP surfing paddle board. Performance and stability shape, the “Wide Boy”.
ECS Boards Australia “Evo” model Stand up Paddle Board
Pro SUPer Girard Middleton, Owner/Operator of Sobe Surf & Paddle in Merritt Island, Florida reviews the “Evo” model stand up paddle board, ECS Boards Australia’s higher end bamboo construction all around SUP paddle board.
Pro SUPer Girard Middleton, Owner/Operator of Sobe Surf & Paddle in Merritt Island, Florida reviews ECS Boards Australia’s entry level SUP all around board, the “Inception”. Available in 10’6″ x 33″ and 10′ x 31″ sizes.
Call SoBe Surf & Paddle at (305) 773-1142 for more info!
Testimonials
“I had the pleasure of meeting Girard through a board sale. I was looking to buy a short SUP, and Girard had just the board I was looking for. When I went with my friend to his shop to look at the board, he and his wife (plus his very sweet dog Kona) were very accommodating. Girard not only showed me the board of interest, but also took me on a tour of the lagoon so that I could demo the board before purchasing it. During the demo, he pointed out the wildlife in the lagoon–we even saw dolphins and manatees! Girard gave several tips along the way on how to utilize the board to catch the best surf. In the end, I bought the board; Girard never pressured me and gave me an excellent deal for the quality and condition of the board. The board was a blast sup surfing in the ocean, and I can’t wait to take it river surfing in Canada. Thanks, Girard!”
“I was demoing SUPs in the area to buy and Girard blew me away with his products and service! What a super nice, helpful guy! Every other store had little advice and just sent me out on the water. Girard took the time to discuss a lot of factors with me and gave amazing advice. He then took the time to come out on the water with me and corrected my stroke and stance! He even offered to take me to the ocean later to show me how to surf my SUP. His rental and purchase rates were better than the other 5 stores I went to, so save your time and money and just see him first!”
I have been buying and renting from Girard for several years. He’s more knowledgeable about SUP than anyone else I know. More importantly…fair and honest. Won’t sell you something he doesn’t think you need.
Buy Your Paddle Board from the SUP Experts!
SoBe Surf and Paddle is owned and operated by champion pro SUP athlete Girard Middleton. All our staff are the experts in stand up paddle boarding in Florida. We’ve designed our own boards, we compete regularly in SUP races and SUP Surf contest as well as judge pro SUP surf competitions, and SoBe Surf has been a professional SUP school for many years. To put it simply, when it comes to stand up paddling in Florida, nobody has the level of experience and record of integrity as SoBe Surf! Come visit our new standup paddle board shop in the Cocoa Beach area, located at 635 S. Plumosa St. #11, Merritt Island, Florida 32952. Our SUP shop has a private launch just down the street where buyers can demo boards and get free expert instruction for their new purchase!
Personalized Service
SoBe Surf & Paddle has a private launch for board demos on the peaceful Banana River Aquatic Preserve just down the street from our stand up paddle board shop on Merritt Island near Cocoa Beach. We have a large range of boards for you to demo before making your decision to buy. We carry the top brands in stand up paddle boarding, and offer very competitive prices, honest advice, and personal service with integrity. SoBe Surf can train you, customize your equipment and paddle, and give personal service for a lifetime. We believe that buying your stand-up paddle board, paddle, and accessories is very personal and that it’s too big of an investment to just go pick one off the shelf at a store without expert advice and preferably taking it out for a test run beforehand.
Take One Out on the Water
Demo paddle boards and paddles of all shapes and sizes behind our standup paddle board shop before making your purchase. (You may even enjoy the company of a dolphin or manatee while doing so.) You’ll get honest, expert advice, personal training, and service in a private setting. Helping you purchase the right paddle board for you is only the beginning of our service. We’ll also customize your paddle to your size, get the Thule Racks designed for you vehicle, install your deck pads and other equipment, and offer you training and prolonged personal service for your SUP needs for years to come.
Local Knowledge
We live, paddle and surf in Cocoa Beach Merritt Island, and our standup paddle board shop is located just a few blocks from our private water access. It’s easy to take out our wide range of demo boards before deciding on the one you will buy, and we’re happy to lend you our experience so that you can find the board that you will be stoked with!
International Shipping
We’re accustomed to working with international customers and international shippers/exporters to get you hard-to-find equipment more readily available in the United States. We can have most brands sent to your cargo/shipping hub at any US port. Sobe Surf has built a record of integrity with international orders over many years, made via phone or email. Contact us for more information!
Board Demos
Give us a call at (305) 773-1142 or send us a note by e-mail to find out about what we have in stock or to set up an appointment to demo a board!
Location
SoBe Surf’s Cocoa Beach center is located on Merritt Island at 635 S. Plumosa Street #11. Have a look at the map below for directions. We look forward to seeing you here and having a great time in the water!
If you have any trouble finding us at our Cocoa Beach Merritt Island location, just give us a call at (305) 773-1142 and we’ll be glad to help you out!
More Things We Offer In Cocoa Beach
Check out these other things that we offer at our private on-the-water launch Cocoa Beach Merritt Island location!
Questions & Inquiries
Call us at (305) 773-1142 or send us an e-mail to get further information on our current inventory, prices, special order availability, or anything else that you’re looking for.
