Moana SUP and Surf is a locally owned paddleboard and surf shop at 2/623 Rocks Road in Tāhunanui, Nelson. It is run by two founders, Bridge and Tobs, who say they have shared paddling and surfing adventures for more than 25 years. The shop sells premium stand-up paddleboards, surfboards, foil boards and wings, fins, paddles, pumps, wetsuits and clothing. It also sells its own Moana designs and prints. Inflatable SUP packages suit families and beginners. Gift cards start at $10. The founders say they have tested dozens of boards and know the local conditions, including the coarse sand of Abel Tasman and the fine sand of Whites Bay.
Prices as at 2026 start at $1,559 for the Moana Ka Pai stand-up paddleboard and $1,599 for the Moana Tui. Inflatable packages are $859 for the Air Moana Kehu 12'6, $849 for the Air Moana Nui 11'2 and $779 for the Air Moana Iti 10'. We hear the Air Moana Iti was on sale at $779, down from $959, when the listing was written, so check the price. A customer who bought a board from the shop said it was delivered between islands within two days and was well made. Another said the staff member helped them choose the right board. Our pick in Tāhunanui for paddleboards and surf gear with local knowledge.