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Rip Curl Surf Hats

A brim all the way round is the difference between shading your eyes and shading your ears, neck and nose too. Rip Curl's surf and bucket hats put a full brim between you and the sun, packing down into a bag and shrugging off the odd soaking, which is what you want on a long, bright day near the water.

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Rip Curl surf hats and bucket hats

Ears, necks and noses burn first and complain longest, and a cap covers none of them.

A full brim shades what a cap misses

A brim running the whole way round shades your ears and the back of your neck as well as your face, covering exactly the places that catch the most sun and get the least sunscreen.

Soft and packable

Crushable, soft-brimmed styles fold into a bag or a pocket and spring back into shape, so bringing one costs you nothing and means you have it on the day the cloud burns off unexpectedly.

Handles getting wet

These are hats made for being around water, so a soaking is expected rather than a disaster. They shed light spray and dry quickly rather than losing their shape.

Secure enough for a breeze

Chin cords and close-fitting crowns keep a hat on your head in the kind of onshore wind that removes a cap without warning, which is most days on an Irish beach.

Frequently asked questions

Is a bucket hat better than a cap for sun protection?

For coverage, clearly yes. A full brim shades your ears and neck, which a cap leaves completely exposed and which is where a great many people burn without noticing until the evening.

Will it stay on in the wind?

Styles with a chin cord will. Without one, any hat can be lifted by a strong onshore breeze. If you plan to be on the water or on an exposed beach, a cord is worth having and easy to tuck away when you do not want it.

Can I wear it in the water?

Soft surf hats cope with being soaked and dry quickly, and many people wear one while paddling or swimming in strong sun. It will not stay on through a duck dive, so a cord matters even more there.

How do I pack one without ruining it?

Soft, crushable styles can be folded or stuffed and will recover their shape. Structured or stiffer brims should be packed flat or crown-down rather than crushed, since a permanent crease in a firm brim never fully comes out.

Can I collect orders in store?

Yes, choose Click & Collect at checkout. Orders are usually ready within 24 hours and you will get an email when ready. Available from our Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown and Cork City Centre stores.

Do you offer free delivery on orders?

Yes, we offer free standard delivery on all orders over €100.

Where are your stores located?

We have four stores across Ireland: Dublin Carrickmines, Dublin Blanchardstown, Cork City Centre and Arnotts Dublin.

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