.surf Domain Registrationfrom £53.36/yr
Why Choose a .surf Domain?
The .surf extension was delegated by ICANN in 2014 and sits within the broader family of lifestyle and sport new gTLDs. It speaks directly to one audience: the global surfing community, from the breaks of Cornwall and Biarritz to Bali and the North Shore. Because the namespace is small and tightly themed, you can still register short, descriptive names that instantly communicate what your site is about — something nearly impossible on .com.
Ideal for:
- Surf schools and coaching businesses
- Surfboard shapers and surf gear brands
- Surf cams, forecast sites and break guides
- Surf travel operators and retreat hosts
- Surf clubs, contests and charity events
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, regardless of whether you actually surf.
- Some short, generic terms (like place names of famous breaks or single dictionary words) are flagged as premium by the registry and carry higher annual fees.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day transfer lock after registration and a redemption grace period if the domain expires.
Creative .surf Domain Ideas
- Dawn.surf — a dawn-patrol forecast and tide app
- Cornish.surf — guide to breaks along the Cornish coast
- Longboard.surf — community blog for longboard riders
- Wax.surf — e-commerce store for boards, fins and wax
- Lessons.surf — booking site for a surf school
- Retreat.surf — surf and yoga holiday operator
Frequently asked questions about .surf
Registration is unrestricted. You don't need to prove you're a surfer, run a surf-related business, or live anywhere near the coast. Individuals and organisations from any country can register a .surf domain on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to standard ICANN registration requirements and the registry's acceptable use policy.
You can register a .surf domain for between one and ten years at a time. We recommend registering for multiple years if the name is important to your brand, as it protects against accidental expiry and locks in the current pricing for the term you choose. You can renew at any point before expiry.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, generic, or high-demand terms as premium names, and these carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry rather than the standard rate. Our domain search will show you the exact price for any name you check, including any premium tier, before you commit to buying.
Yes. Provided your domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across by unlocking it at your current registrar and providing the EPP authorisation code. The transfer typically completes within five to seven days and adds a year to your registration term.
After expiry the domain enters a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that it goes into a redemption period of roughly 30 days where renewal is possible but carries a registry redemption fee. Once that lapses, the name is released and anyone can register it.