Palmzilla – Minimal

The Palmzilla Minimal is a beginner-friendly mini Malibu designed to make learning to surf easier and more enjoyable. Featuring a full outline and generous volume, this board offers plenty of float and paddle power, helping beginners catch waves more easily and build confidence in the water.

Designed for smooth, flowy surfing in smaller conditions, the Palmzilla Minimal provides a stable, forgiving platform for developing your skills. Its fuller shape helps you get into waves with less effort, while the mini Malibu design allows you to enjoy long, flowing rides as your surfing progresses.

Best suited to conditions ranging from 1–3 foot, the Palmzilla Minimal is an excellent choice for beginners looking for a board to learn on, as well as surfers wanting a fun, easy-paddling option for smaller waves.

Key Features

• Beginner-Friendly Design: A great option for learning to surf and building confidence.

• Mini Malibu Shape: Designed for smooth, flowing rides in smaller conditions.

• Full Outline: Provides added stability and a forgiving feel.

• High Volume: Offers plenty of float and paddle power to help catch waves more easily.

• Easy Progression: Supports skill development as you improve your surfing.

• Small-Wave Performance: Designed to make the most of smaller, softer surf.

• Ideal Wave Range: Best suited to conditions ranging from 1–3 foot.

Dimensions & Volume

• Length: 7'10"

• Width: 22"

• Thickness: 2 7/8"

• Volume: 55 litres

The Palmzilla Minimal is an ideal choice for beginners and progressing surfers looking for stability, easy paddling and smooth, flowing rides. With its generous 55 litres of volume and forgiving mini Malibu shape, it's built to make smaller-wave surfing more accessible and enjoyable.

Surf HQ Shipping & Delivery Policy

Effective Date: 01 November 2026

At The Surf HQ, we aim to get your order to you as quickly and safely as possible. This policy outlines our shipping, delivery and collection procedures for online orders within South Africa.

1. Order Processing & Dispatch

• We process and package online orders 7 days a week.
• Orders placed during business hours will be processed and packaged as soon as possible, subject to stock availability and payment confirmation.
• Orders placed outside business hours will be processed during our next operating period.
• Although we process orders 7 days a week, courier collections from our premises take place Monday to Friday only, excluding public holidays.
• Orders packaged over weekends or public holidays will be collected by the courier on the next available collection day.
• You will receive a confirmation email or notification once your order has been processed and prepared for dispatch.

2. Delivery Options

The Surf HQ offers nationwide delivery across South Africa through trusted courier partners.

Standard Delivery:

• Estimated delivery time: 2–5 business days from courier collection.
• Outlying or rural areas may require additional transit time.

Express Delivery (where available):

• Selected areas may qualify for 1–2 business day delivery.
• Additional charges may apply depending on distance and parcel weight.

Please note that delivery timeframes begin once the courier has collected your parcel, not when your order is placed.

3. Click & Collect (Durban Only)

If you're based in Durban or nearby, you can select free local collection.

• Free collection is available at The Surf HQ.
• Once your order is ready, you'll receive an SMS or WhatsApp notification confirming that it is ready for collection.
• Please bring your order confirmation when collecting.

4. Shipping Fees

• Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on your delivery address, parcel size, weight and applicable courier rates.
• Delivery fees may vary depending on the size, weight and destination of your order.
• Free shipping may apply during promotional offers or on qualifying orders.
• All applicable delivery fees will be displayed before completing your purchase.

5. Tracking Your Order

• Once your parcel has been collected and scanned by the courier, you'll receive tracking details via email or SMS.
• You can monitor your parcel directly through the courier's tracking website.
• Please allow up to 24 hours after courier collection for tracking information to become available.

6. Delivery Delays

We work closely with our courier partners to ensure timely delivery. However, delivery times may be affected by circumstances beyond our control, including:

• Adverse weather conditions.
• Courier network delays.
• Incorrect or incomplete delivery addresses.
• Peak-season shipping volumes.

While The Surf HQ cannot be held responsible for courier delays beyond our control, we'll always do our best to assist in resolving any issues.

7. Failed Deliveries & Re-delivery

If a delivery attempt is unsuccessful due to an incorrect address or the recipient being unavailable:

• The courier will typically attempt delivery again on the next available business day.
• If the parcel is returned to The Surf HQ, additional shipping fees may apply for re-dispatch.

Please ensure that all delivery information provided at checkout is accurate and complete.

8. Damaged or Missing Parcels

If your order arrives damaged or contains missing items:

1. Take clear photographs of the parcel and any visible damage.
2. Contact us at info@surfhq.co.za within 48 hours of delivery.
3. Our team will investigate and liaise with the courier where necessary to resolve the matter.

9. International Shipping

At this stage, The Surf HQ primarily delivers within South Africa. If you're based outside South Africa and would like to place an order, please contact us directly. International shipping may be arranged on request.

10. Contact Information

For any shipping, delivery or order-related queries, please contact us:

• Email: info@surfhq.co.za
• Telephone: +27 31 332 0281
• WhatsApp: +27 83 273 6792

Address:

65 Sylvester Ntuli Road, South Beach, Durban, South Africa.