Ocean & Earth Happy Hour 8'6 Epoxy Soft Top Surfboard – Olive

The Ocean & Earth Happy Hour 8'6 Epoxy Soft Top Surfboard in Olive is a versatile, easy-to-ride softboard designed to combine excellent wave-catching ability with responsive performance. With a generous 71L of volume, a fuller nose and narrower tail, the Happy Hour offers plenty of paddle power and stability without feeling like a traditional bulky beginner softboard.

At 8'6 x 22 3/4" x 3 3/8", the Happy Hour provides the flotation and surface area needed to paddle efficiently and catch waves early. The fuller nose adds stability and makes wave entry easier, while the narrower tail allows the board to turn and manoeuvre more freely once you're up and riding.

Ocean & Earth's Epoxy Soft construction gives the Happy Hour a more refined build than a conventional foam surfboard. The grippy EVA textured deck combines 6oz E-Glass and a 0.5mm wood veneer, creating a highly water-resistant and durable surface with excellent grip and impact resistance.

Inside, the lightweight EPS core uses a single stringer to increase strength and help maintain the board's rocker. Underneath, a 1mm HDPE performance slick reinforced with two layers of 6oz E-Glass adds strength and durability while providing a smooth, fast surface through the water.

The 8'6 Happy Hour also offers a versatile fin configuration. A 10" centre fin box is compatible with a traditional single-fin screw and plate setup, while the side fin boxes accept single-tab / Futures-style fins. This gives you the flexibility to experiment with the board's setup to suit your surfing style and conditions.

Finished in the understated Olive colourway, the Ocean & Earth Happy Hour 8'6 is a great option for progressing surfers, recreational riders and experienced surfers wanting an easy soft top surfboard that still offers plenty of performance.

Features

• 8'6 epoxy soft top surfboard
• Dimensions: 8'6 x 22 3/4" x 3 3/8"
• 71L volume
• Fuller nose for stability and easy wave catching
• Narrower tail for improved manoeuvrability
• Grippy EVA textured deck
• 6oz E-Glass construction
• 0.5mm wood veneer
• Lightweight EPS core
• Single-stringer construction
• 1mm HDPE performance slick bottom
• E-Glass reinforced bottom
• 10" centre fin box
• Single-tab / Futures-compatible side fin boxes
• Multiple fin configuration options
• Olive colourway

Perfect For

• Progressing surfers
• Intermediate surfers
• Easy wave catching
• Small and weaker waves
• Cruising and trimming
• Summer surf sessions
• Surfers wanting extra paddle power
• Surfers progressing from a beginner softboard
• Experienced surfers wanting a fun soft top
• Anyone wanting a versatile 8'6 soft top surfboard

Why You’ll Love It

The Ocean & Earth Happy Hour 8'6 is particularly appealing if you want the wave-catching benefits of a larger softboard without stepping into something that feels purely beginner-focused.

Its combination of 8'6 length and 71L volume provides plenty of paddle power and stability, while the narrower tail and versatile fin system allow you to actually turn and surf the board as your ability progresses. The epoxy-soft construction also adds a more performance-oriented feel while retaining the durability and forgiving nature of a soft top surfboard.

For someone moving on from a traditional beginner foam board — or an experienced surfer simply wanting an easy board for smaller days — the Happy Hour 8'6 offers a useful balance of stability, wave-catching ability and manoeuvrability.