• Free Standard Shipping on all orders over $75
  • Free Online Returns and Easy In Store Returns now available
  • Free Standard Shipping for Club Rip Curl members
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  • We are partnered with Australia Post to ensure safe & secure delivery of your items. New Zealand orders are shipped via Express Courier International (ECI) from Torquay, Australia and usually arrive in 3-6 business days. All items are trackable and require signature on delivery.

    More information on shipping and delivery.

  • No. We offer FREE International Shipping for all our New Zealand orders over $50. Orders under $50 will be subject to a $9.95 international shipping charge. Please note: All NZ orders are subject to NZ import tax.

    More information on shipping and delivery.
  • No. Unfortunately we don't offer Click and Collect at Rip Curl stores at this time.

  • Yes you can return any items via the returns process for refund or exchange if the item/s are in adherence to our returns policy. Please make note of size/colour exchange that you are after, or contact us at nz.online@ripcurl.com or (09) 4489 4269.

  • Yes you can! Contact our Customer Service crew via phone or email to receive your tracking number. Details below:

    New Zealand Service Centre

    Tenancy 1, Ground Floor, Neilsen Building, 129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622.
    (09) 4489 4269
    8:30am to 5:00 pm Mon-Fri
    nz.customerservice@ripcurl.com

  • All orders are currently shipped same day or the next business day. Once your item has been dispatched you will receive an email notification with a unique tracking code. The Express delivery option is the fastest delivery possible.

    Click here for shipping information.

  • AfterPay

    We have partnered with AfterPay to bring you simple, interest-free payment plans. Buy what you want today, pay when it suits you best. Online and in selected Rip Curl stores.

    Shop now. Pay later. Always interest-free.


    Add your favourites to cart


    Select Afterpay at checkout


    Log into or create your Afterpay account, instant approval decision


    Your purchase will be split into 4 payments, payable every 2 weeks

    All you need to apply is to have a debit or credit card, to be over 18 years of age, and to be a resident of Australia.

    Late fees and additional eligibility criteria apply. The first payment may be due at the time of purchase.
    For complete terms visit afterpay.com/en-NZ/terms.

  • For assistance with your SearchGPS and SearchGPS 2 watch, please head over to our dedicated Rip Curl SearchGPS portal.

    SearchGPS Watch instructions and Support portal

  • No. We can only ship to Australia and New Zealand. The following regional websites can be used to find out more information about Rip Curl in other parts of the globe.

    Rip Curl Asia

    Rip Curl Brazil

    Rip Curl Canada

    Rip Curl Europe

    Rip Curl North America

    Rip Curl Japan

  • We are committed to customer satisfaction. If you are not satisfied with your Rip Curl online purchase simply return it to us within 30 days following our free (limited time only) and easy returns process and we will issue you a refund or exchange for the product.
    Need to return an online purchase? Click here.

  • To return any items for refund please follow our free (limited time only) and easy returns process.

    Full return instructions.

  • Yes we can accept an exchange or refund for swimwear on the condition that the item is deemed unworn by Rip Curl customer service, the swing tag remains attached and the hygiene sticker is in place.

  • Currently we are offering free (limited time only) and easy returns, meaning that the process is simplified and free when returning any product purchased online meeting the requirements. All you need is your online order number. This does not include warranty claims or repair items, the postage costs of these must be paid by the customer.

  • To have your watch assessed, or battery/band replaced by our technicians, please follow the steps below.

    • Please send it to Rip Curl Service Centre, 101 Surfcoast Hwy, Torquay, VIC 3228
    • Include all of your contact details especially an email address
    • A brief description about the issue
    • Any previous job numbers if you have returned a watch before
    • A copy of the proof of purchase (if it is a warranty claim)
    • Package it so it will not get damaged in the post
    • Please send it registered post so you can track it

    The technicians will send you an email with their findings and whether it is covered by warranty or not, at this point you can decide whether or not to go ahead with the work.

    If you have any questions please call: (+61) 03 5261 0022

  • The Australian Service Centre is located in Torquay, Victoria, whilst the New Zealand Service Centre is located in Takapuna, Auckland.

    Australian Service Centres

    101 Surfcoast Hwy, Torquay, Vic. 3228.
    (03) 5261 0022
    (03) 5261 4700
    9:00am to 5:00 pm Mon-Fri E.S.T.
    au.servicecentre@ripcurl.com

    New Zealand Service Centres

    Tenancy 1, Ground Floor,
    Neilsen Building,
    129 Hurstmere Road,
    Takapuna, Auckland 0622
    (09) 489 4269
    8:30am to 5:00pm Mon-Fri
    nz.servicecentre@ripcurl.com

  • Many of our products come with care instructions so be sure to check the tags or booklets that come with your item. Further information can be found in the Help / Warranty & Care section of the website.

    Watch warranty and care instructions. Wetsuit warranty and care instructions. Swimwear warranty and care instructions. Equipment warranty and care instructions.

  • Our secure payment system accepts all major credit cards, PayPal and AfterPay.

  • Yes, Rip curl branded gift cards can be used in store and online

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  • Our orders are processed and shipped fast. As a result, we are unable to cancel or change your order once it has been allocated. However, you are welcome to return your order/items for a refund once you receive it.

  • Yes, Head over here for your eGift Cards.

    Please note that eGift Cards purchased online are for online redemption only. eGift Cards are fully transferable. An Online eGift Card cannot be redeemed for goods and services from any physical Rip Curl stores.

  • Our footwear is in US sizes. As a guide, US and Australian sizes are the same.

    Footwear Size Guide

  • No. But the good news is that Rip Curl retailers can, so ask your local store if they can help get the item you need in.

  • Product Reviews.

    Our online Reviews policy is aimed to ensure that the overall impression created by a body of reviews on the review platform is not misleading. In accordance with this policy we will:

    • Only include reviews of genuine acquirers and users of the products and not include fake reviews by us or related parties promoting products;
    • Ensure only reviews specifically about product are published and comments unrelated / about delivery / experience are removed
    • Not selectively remove or edit negative reviews;
    • Reviews may come from other Regions where Rip Curl trades and the same product is sold. (i.e. the same Tee/style code could be sold in Australia, USA, Europe, Brazil and NZ).
    • Rip Curl employees receive Product as part of their employment agreement. Any reviews will be genuine and unbiased.
    • Disclose if relevant any incentives provided to reviewers (and if incentives are involved, ensure the reviewer is available if the review is positive or negative).Disclose any commercial relationship with a platform which publishes our reviews

  • Yes! In store returns are now available. Items purchased online can be returned using the online return process or alternatively returned at any Rip Curl store.

  • No, members will receive a digital membership card that can be downloaded into smartphone wallet.

  • Yes, it can be used online or in-store and it will have to be used within 30 days.

  • No.

  • No. Our returns policy will remain the same except for the member extension on time to return product.

  • Yes. We will email you a e-receipt, and our customer service and store teams will be able to use your membership number to search and find receipts for purchases made from the date of your membership commencing.

  • Immediate. Manual claiming of points online will take 5 working days.

  • Within 48 hours

  • No. Points for Product Reviews will be a managed incentive that Rip Curl will carefully control quality and volumes.

  • Yes.

  • If you have not used them within a 2-year period they will expire.

  • Login to your membership account at ripcurl.com and unsubscribe in the preference center.

  • In time, yes. This program will be progressively implemented in the USA and Europe over the next 3 years.

  • Yes, the Club Rip Curl currency is consistent across all sales channels.

  • Yes, the Club Rip Curl currency remains the same - $1 spent generates 100 points.

  • Yes.

  • Yes, our system will manage this manually.

  • Your membership profile on ripcurl.com OR at POS within one of participating Rip Curl stores

  • 26 days.

  • No. But, you will be able to claim points from purchases at Rip Curl participating stores.

  • Our staff will always ask you if you are a member, and if so, they will swipe your digital card or enter the membership ID that you will provide. There will also be a simple ‘claim missing points’ points process on ripcurl.com.

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