Business Details
Your Ultimate Surf Lifestyle Destination in RI
Rhode Island Surf Co has established itself as the epicenter of surf culture in Rhode Island, offering an immersive retail experience that transcends traditional surf shops. Through strategic collaborations with artists and creatives, we redefine the boundaries of surf retail by curating premium apparel, cutting-edge surfcraft, and essential gear that cater to both seasoned surfers and newcomers. Our RISCO Surf Club membership program provides year-round access to exclusive discounts, equipment rentals, and adventure camps designed to build community while fostering lifelong surfing passion. With a dedicated team of ocean-minded professionals, we combine decades of industry experience with deep local knowledge to deliver personalized service that prioritizes customer confidence and stoke.Our commitment to quality extends to carefully selected partnerships with renowned brands like Seea, Sisstrevolution, and Oreilly Surfboards, ensuring every product meets rigorous performance standards. As a locally owned business repeatedly recognized as Rhode Island's top menswear boutique, we maintain transparency in operations while continuously innovating our offerings to reflect evolving surf culture trends.
Services
Surfboard Rentals
Wetsuit Sales
Surf Camps
Apparel Retail
Gear Consignment
Highlights and features
- We offer exclusive RISCO Surf Club membership benefits including equipment discounts
- Our team includes certified surf instructors and industry veterans with local expertise
- We provide adventure camps for children aged 7-13 with professional supervision
- We carry limited edition collaborations with renowned surfboard shapers
- We maintain the largest new and used surfcraft inventory in southern New England
What people say
Great selection
Expert staff
Community focused
Quality gear
Excellent camps
Services
Surfboard Rentals
Our surfboard rental program provides access to premium equipment for all skill levels. Members receive unlimited single-day rentals at discounted rates while maintaining proper safety protocols. Non-members can rent daily with professional fitting and ocean condition guidance.
Adventure Camps
Summer programs for children aged 7-13 combine surf instruction with ocean safety education. Certified counselors lead daily activities that build water confidence while emphasizing environmental stewardship and surf community values.
Wetsuit Sales
We offer complete wetsuit solutions for Rhode Island's variable water temperatures. Our inventory includes warm, cool, and cold water suits from trusted brands, plus accessories like hoods, gloves, and boots for year-round comfort.
Custom Surfboards
Our custom surfboard program connects riders with premier shapers like Oreilly Surfboards. Collaborative design sessions ensure personalized equipment that matches individual surfing styles and local wave conditions.
Apparel Retail
Our curated apparel collection blends surf functionality with coastal aesthetics. From exclusive Rhode Island Surf Co branded tees to premium swimwear from Rhythm and Sisstrevolution, we offer complete ocean-to-street styling options.
People
Cate Brown
Ambassador
Professional surfer and coastal conservation advocate with extensive experience in surf culture education and community outreach programs.
Will Evans
Ambassador
Award-winning surf photographer documenting New England's surf scene while mentoring emerging talent through our community programs.
Corey Favino
Ambassador
Local shaper and surf instructor specializing in custom board design for East Coast conditions and adaptive surfing techniques.
Questions
What surf equipment do you carry?
We stock new and used surfboards from Rozbern, Peter Ansel, and Oreilly, plus wetsuits, fins, and safety gear.
Do you offer surf lessons or camps?
Our summer adventure camps for ages 7-13 include professional surf instruction and ocean safety training.
Can I rent surf gear without membership?
While rentals are discounted for RISCO members, we offer daily rentals to all customers with proper equipment training.
What apparel brands do you carry?
We feature exclusive Rhode Island Surf Co Co branded apparel alongside Seea, Sisstrevolution, and Rhythm swimwear.
How do I join the RISCO Surf Club?
Membership costs $350 annually and includes equipment discounts, rentals, and priority access to events.
Reviews (4)
Mrs. D.
Apr 04, 2021
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Keegan was super helpful and friendly. Small shop but great selection. I made out with a few unique art pieces and the softest t shirt I've ever owned. I'll be back for sure.
Alexandre Tremblay
Mar 22, 2021
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In today's era, customer experience is the key. This shop made everything easy for me to buy even being far away and virtually. Great communication and support. They share the passion for great product quality and the ocean. East coast go to surf shop!!!
Lizzy Wholley
Jan 16, 2021
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I stumbled into Rhode Island Surf Co. today and Walle & Emily made my day... no actually they made my month! I just moved to the area and wanted to get into the winter surf community. As a new surfer, I needed education and guidance and thats exactly what I got. Thank you both, I am so stoked to get into the water. THANK YOU!
Jerry H.
Oct 29, 2020
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Walle is keeping the stoke alive during these times. The store is awesome, his product knowledge is great and just all around good vibes. I got a wetsuit shipped to me and it was a bit too tight but they didn't have the size I needed. Walle let me know as soon as a bigger size was in stock and held it until I was able to get back there.
