Frankie - Bucket Surf Hat
UPF 50+ AU/NZ Rating
Quick Dry
Soft Rear Brim
Removable Neck Flap
Designed by Surfers
12-month Warranty
Boardsox Surf Hats in Action
Hat and Cap Size Guide
If you have any sizing questions please view our size >> HAT Size Guide - Click here
Please use our sizing conversion chart below to find which size will fit you best!
Kids 51–53cm
Small 53–55cm
Medium 55–57cm
Large 57–60cm
X- Large 60–62cm
Wrap a tape measure around your head, starting at the back where it’s widest (just over the bump at the back of your skull).
Bring the tape around to the front, positioning it roughly 5mm above your ears. It should rest comfortably across your forehead or just above your eyebrows—wherever you’d prefer your hat to sit.
Make sure the tape feels just right—not too tight, not too loose. This is how your hat will sit once it’s on. Not sure which size? If you’re in between, it’s best to size up.
All our hats feature an adjustable strap, letting you fine-tune the fit for maximum comfort.or, simply ask us a question in the chat functionality on the bottom right-hand side. We will get back to you asap!
The Boardsox Guarantee
We back every Boardsox Surf Hat and Surf Cap with a simple promise: it’s built to perform in real surf conditions.
If your hat fails due to a manufacturing fault stitching, hardware, fabric integrity, within 12 months of purchase, we’ll repair or replace it. No drama.
Our surf hats are designed by surfers, tested in the water and made to last. They’re built to handle wipeouts, duck dives, and long days in the sun — not just look good on the beach.
If something isn’t right, we’ll make it right.
One Planet, One Ocean, One Chance
Boardsox is the ultimate solution for protecting your surfboard. Boardsox offers a unique combination of style, and durability with 16 oz recycled RpET canvas which also allows for a snug fit that protects your board from scratches, dings, and sun damage.
Boardsox is committed to making a positive impact on the environment with everything we do and stand for without sacrificing quality or durability.
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.
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WE PUT OUR BOARDSOX SURF HATS TO THE REAL TEST!
Built by Surfers FOR SUrfers
We design hats you can actually surf in, not not just look pretty in. That’s why our hats never use a hard rear brim.
No eye-push, no flap-smack, just gear that works because we’re surfers who know what surfers need!
Our soft, functional rear design keeps your vision clear, your paddle smooth, and your hat sitting exactly where it should. And yeah… it still looks damn good.
UPF50+ Surf Hat Sun Protection That Lasts
Boardsox Surf Hats are made with UPF50+ sun protective fabric, blocking harmful UV rays that cause sunburn and skin damage. Unlike sunscreen that washes away, our surf hats give you consistent sun protection for surfers, keeping your face, ears, and neck safe every time you paddle out.
Stays Put Through Wipeouts & Heavy Surf
Every detail of a Boardsox Surf Hat is built from real surf experience, not guesswork. Our soft rear brim prevents your hat from being pushed over your eyes while paddling, while the hard front brim cuts glare on the water. That’s why surfers trust us as the best surf hat in Australia , because we surf, and we’ve tested our gear in real conditions.
Built to Last With Salt-Proof, Quick-Dry Fabrics
Boardsox Surf Hats are crafted from premium, salt-resistant, quick-dry materials that hold their shape session after session. No stretching, no fading, no falling apart after one season, just a durable surf hat designed for all surf conditions.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the True Locals, the First Nations people who have been custodians of land, waters and culture for tens of thousands of years. We pay respects to First Nations Elders past, present and emerging. This website was created on Wathaurong land in Australia, where sovereignty was never ceded.
Designed by surfers, for surfers
Boardsox is a purpose-driven surf business, and independent surf brand built for surfers. We strive to make high-quality, beautiful, functional surf products that give back. Together with our customers, we are committed to a mission of environmental sustainability and ocean conservation projects.
We guarantee everything we make.
We're proud of what we make and how we make it, that's why Every product we make comes with a 100% guarantee. If you are not satisfied with one of our products at the time you receive it, or if one of our products does not perform to your expectations. We stand behind everything we make.