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Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
Frankie Boardsox surf hat in a retro 70s throwback print
Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
1/7

Shown in size M. Floats if it drops, and the chin cord keeps it with you through a duck-dive.

Surf Hat

Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat

★★★★★ 4.9 · 176 reviews
$69.00 AUD

or 4 payments from $17.25 AUD with Afterpay

Design: Frankie

Size

1
In stock · ships fast
Family owned
surf brand
Express worldwide
shipping
60-day
easy returns
UPF 50+
Designed by surfers Designed by surfers
360 fit
Floats
  • 5 stars: 160 (91%)
  • 4 stars: 12 (7%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (1%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (1%)
Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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Hat man (Australia)
Medium

I’ve worn and lost scores of surf hats by several mainstream brands. Most of them I’ve managed to recover and some were repaired only to fail again in heavy surf. Board Sox surf hat are the strongest, most secure and comfortable I’ve tried and the brim flips up and stays up! They’re the best surf hats on the market by far and I won’t buy another from any other.

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Kseniia Crosby (Australia)

Loveeee it so so so much !!!

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Gordon Harris
So Way Good

Terrific coverage of face ears and neck on all sides.
The front rim is Gr8 to turn up when surfing to get a clearer view when paddling for waves and the return to normal for full face protection..
I don’t mind wearing it out of the water also because of the protection from sun it provides and will probably take it fishing next time.

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Karen Lamb
Rose Water Surf Hat

Best hat ever! As described, this hat did not move and was so comfortable. The front stiff brim stayed firm and never flopped in my eyes and the soft rear brim also didn't push the hat in my eyes. Easy to clip on and off.
I love the soft, neutral colour tone as well.

Thanks so much Karen!
Looks great on you and we appreciate the time you take to leave us a review.
Hope you're getting waves.
Sarah + Dan

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Megan Naomi van Geest
Perfect surf and beach hat

Took the Coco hat on our recent Exmouth trip. Perfect for a surf and on the beach to keep the sun off your face and neck. With the detachable neck flap, it’s even a great statement piece. Love the little hidden pocket too. So glad I bought this

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Paige Smith
My favorite hat!

I love love love this hat! I get so many compliments on it. The print is so rad. It stays on surfing, biking, swimming, beach walks, pickle balling. Game changer!

S
Sally Morgan
Perfect surf hat

I was a bit dubious as to whether it would hold up to diving under waves but I was really surprised by how well it worked.
I bodyboard most days and as I’m getting older I see the damage from the sun and surf affecting my skin, this hat is so impressive that I have recommended it to other friends, the colours are great and it looks pretty stylish!

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Robyn Shearer
The Carissa Boardsox Surf Hat

Great hat fits really well , drys quickly, doesn’t fall off in the surf, fast delivery . Fabulous fabric and product.

R
Rob Harcourt
great cap

Love this cap- I've worn a surf cap for years now and The Bolt stays on doesn't fall over my eyes, keeps the rain out of my face and dries quickly! The neck shade is great- doesn't get in the way & hopefully will ward off sun damage for a few more years- great hat!

C
Colin Sugars (Australia)
Small

Purchased as a gift for my Daughter she loves it.
I also have a similiar hat with bump cap and it is fantastic

J
Joanne Abery
Medium

Fantastic product..

A
Anonymous (Australia)
Large with Hard Hat Shell Insert

Love it

M
Michele Pomroy (United States)
Small

Love it! Very comforatble, great style and fif.

A
Anonymous (Australia)
Medium

great product !

A
Arden Gillberg (United States)
Extra Small

Ive been searching for a small, cute, durable surf hat for surfing. I saw a young lady wearing one of your hats and pointed it out to my surf buddy Voila! an add came through my social media and was able to find you! I love how the front brim is solid and not flappy and that it fits my head perfectly. Its so dang cute, I get many compliments all the time :)

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Elisa Behnk (United States)
Medium

Love it! Love that the stiff brim flips up for paddle out; saves neck craning. Love the soft pink light filtering through the brim when it’s down…it is not a hard/sharp transition to the horizon. So far the hat stays on well, but honestly, I have only been out in little waves so no major thrashings. But there are a variety of ways to adjust it to your own head shape so it really feels custom fitted and pretty secure.

M
Mike Richardson (Norway)
Medium

Good fit. Most importantly the brim doesn’t block your vision when paddling.

A
Anonymous (Australia)
Small +Hard hat Shell Insert

Don’t pay for express post - not worth the additional charge as it’s not express. Goods didn’t arrive in time so no good to me. Can’t receive a phone call from company to discuss as you get caught up in an AI loop that says you can’t call

A
Anonymous (Australia)
Medium With Hard Hat Shell Insert

Ordered by express post- didn’t arrive in time for trip. AI robot says I can’t return. Can’t speak to staff member. Very frustrated customer - have spent along time in AI robot loop- not happy

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おっくん 岡田 (Japan)
Medium

彼女へのプレゼントだったんですが、過去1番最高なハットだったと言ってましたよ🥰
良い商品ありがとう😊

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Dana Jones (Mexico)
Medium

I love it . Just what I wanted. Comfy and secure.
And of course the Color. Will order another. ..Hope all goes well with your treatments and that your journey ends quickly

A
Anonymous
Medium + Hard Shell Insert

Nice!

T
Tod Haddon (Australia)
Small

Thanks for supplying the products I purchased
They are good quality and delivery wa prompt
Cheers tod haddon

P
Paul Robinson (Australia)
Small

Thank you for sending me a replacement hat.
Good customer service.

D
Diane Taylor (Australia)

I love this hat. It's everything it was advertised as and more. It's comfortable, dries easily, and the helmet has already come in handy. Love it!

M
Michele Parker (Australia)
Medium

Super comfy. Great for paddling. Keeps the water off my glasses and sun off my face. Wasn't sure about swapping from a cap to the bucket hat but it is comfortable and protects my face a lot better. The fabrics are really nice.

The Frankie Boardsox Surf Hat is an easy wearing bucket hat in a retro 70s throwback print, built to stay put while you paddle.

The Frankie leans into a retro 70s look that stands out in the car park and the line up. It is an everyday bucket hat you can wear from a dawn surf to a beach walk, with full wide brim sun coverage and a soft rear brim that keeps your view clear while you paddle.

  • Soft rear brim that stays down while you paddle, no flipping up over your eyes
  • Hard front brim that holds shape through duck dives and cuts glare
  • Neoprene chin strap and toggle so it stays on through wipeouts
  • Adjustable head strap for a secure fit
  • UPF 50+ AU/NZ rated sun protection
  • Removable neck flap for extra coverage
  • Mesh drainage vents so water flows straight out
  • Quick drying, salt resistant fabric

Designed and tested in real Australian surf, in a full range of colours and prints.

  • Lightweight, packable bucket hat built for full days in the water
  • Soft rear brim that stays down while you paddle
  • Hard front brim that holds shape through duck dives and cuts glare
  • Neoprene chin strap and toggle so it stays on through wipeouts
  • Adjustable head strap for a secure fit
  • UPF 50+ AU/NZ rated sun protection
  • Removable neck flap for extra coverage
  • Mesh drainage vents so water flows straight out
  • Quick drying, salt resistant fabric

Designed and tested in real Australian surf by the Boardsox crew.

Free wax and fin bag on orders over $150. Free shipping over $300. Express international shipping available. Easy 60-day returns and exchanges.

Put to the test

We put our surf hats to the real test.

Stays put through wipeouts & heavy surf

Every detail of a Boardsox surf hat is built from real surf experience, not guesswork. The soft rear brim stops the hat being pushed over your eyes while you paddle, and the hard front brim cuts glare on the water. We surf, and we test our gear in real conditions — which is why surfers rate us one of the best surf hats in Australia.

Watch it work

Real sun protection

UPF 50+. Built for long days in the sun + surfing.

A surf hat earns its keep on the days you lose track of time. Woven from UPF 50+ fabric that blocks more than 98% of UV, with a wide brim that shades your face, ears and neck and a structured front that keeps glare out of your eyes while you scan for sets. Quick-drying, salt-resistant, and built to hold its shape wipe-out after wipe-out.

98%+ UV

blocked by UPF 50+ fabric

Wide brim

face, ears and neck shade

Won't flop

structured front holds shape wet

360 fit

chin cord + toggle stay on through duck dives

Drains fast

water-escape vents, quick-dry fabric

Floats

grab it on the way up if it drops

Chin strap

adjustable neoprene strap holds it on

Rear buckle

adjustable buckle dials in the fit

Hard front brim

stiff peak holds shape and cuts glare

Soft rear brim

stays down while you paddle

Removable flap

legionnaires neck flap for extra cover

Surf hat feature diagram

In the water

Built by surfers. Tested in the surf.

It floats

It floats

Drop it duck-diving and it waits for you on the surface instead of sinking.

It stays on

It stays on

The chin cord and toggle hold it through wipe-outs, wind and paddle-outs.

Real shade

Real shade

UPF 50+ fabric and a wide brim. Proper protection for long days out.

Find your fit

Not Sure what size hat to order?

Measure around your head just above the ears and pop it in — we'll point you to the right size. The chin cord snugs it down from there.

cm
See the full size guide

Reviews

Trusted by surfers worldwide.

★★★★★4.9 from 2,000+ reviews
★★★★★

Best hat I have ever owned. Stays on through the heaviest duck dives and the brim keeps the sun off all day.

Matt H.

Surf Hat

Verified buyer
★★★★★

Bought this for a trip to Bali. Wore it in the water every session and out for dinner every night.

Jess W.

Surf Hat

Verified buyer
★★★★★

Finally a hat that does not fly off. The 360 toggle keeps it locked in and the UPF 50+ is legit.

Dan R.

Surf Hat

Verified buyer
★★★★★

Love that it floats. Lost my last hat on a wipe-out. This one was sitting on the surface waiting for me.

Sarah K.

Surf Hat

Verified buyer

Questions

Surf hat questions.

A wide brim with a soft rear that stays down while you paddle and a structured front that holds its shape and cuts glare.

Yes. An adjustable chin cord and 360 toggle let you snug it down so it holds through duck dives.

Yes. If it comes off on a wipe-out it floats on the surface instead of sinking, so you can grab it on the way up.

Yes. It is lightweight and packable — roll it into a bag and it bounces back into shape.

It is the highest fabric sun rating, blocking more than 98% of UV. With a wide brim that is real shade for your face, neck and ears.

Measure around your head just above the ears and match the guide on this page. Between sizes, size up.

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