The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2019: plenty of useful surfing equipment for the warm season | Photo: Shutterstock

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Summertime is the perfect season to go surfing. The hottest period of the year invites us to cherish the best things in life.

Whether you're planning a surf trip to tropical destinations or enjoying the dog days of summer on city beaches, it is always the perfect time to update your gear and equipment.

If it's flat, you might consider staying active with an inflatable stand-up paddleboard; if it's rideable, get a pair of boardshorts and allow your skin to feel the sand and saltwater.

For the seventh consecutive year, SurferToday brings you a carefully curated list of surfing items that will improve your experience in the waves, on the beach, and on the road.

Take a look at the ultimate go-to products for your warm-weather surf adventures.

 

Slingshot Foiling Package

Slingshot Foiling Package

Foilboarding is here to stay. This is one of the best kits for getting into foiling. Surf small river and ocean waves.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

O'Neill Santa Cruz Solid Boardshorts

O'Neill Santa Cruz Solid Boardshorts

A high-quality, comfortable, and durable pair of boardshorts that will let you down, in and out of the water.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Oakley Holbrook Mix Prizm Sunglasses

Oakley Holbrook Mix Prizm Sunglasses

The ultimate surfer's sunglasses. A timeless model.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

RSPro Cork Front Deck Grip

RSPro Cork Front Deck Grip

A sustainable and highly effective traction pad made of cork.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Zealios Sun Barrier Zinc Sunscreen

Zealios Sun Barrier Zinc Sunscreen

Protect your face and skin from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays. Surf more and avoid skin cancer.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Atoll 11' Inflatable SUP

Atoll 11' Inflatable SUP

One of the best-selling all-around inflatable SUP models. Ideal for riding small waves and cruising across flat waters.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Surf Trip Map

Surf Trip Map

A beautiful surf map for home and office featuring hundreds of world-class surf spots.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

FCS Accelerator Thruster Fins

FCS Accelerator Thruster Fins

An all-around thruster fin design for shortboards and funboards.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Churchill Makapuu Swimfins

Churchill Makapuu Swimfins

Go bodysurfing or bodysurfing. Enjoy a different way of riding waves.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Nemo Helio Portable Pressure Shower

Nemo Helio Portable Pressure Shower

Have you finished a long and idyllic surf session? Rinse your body and gear with fresh water wherever you are.

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Wavestorm 8' Funboard

Wavestorm 8' Funboard

Are the waves small? Are you about to try surfing for the first time? In both cases, this funboard will do a splendid job.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Doc's Proplugs

Doc's Proplugs

Protect your ears from exostosis, also known as Surfer's Ear.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Hoverworld Electric Scooter

Hoverworld Electric Scooter

One of the most popular electric scooters in the world will take you to the beach fast and smoothly.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Alvantor Beach Tent

Alvantor Beach Tent

A superb and practical beach tent for your family and friends. Keep your gear and skin under the shade while you're not surfing.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Landyachtz Dinghy 28'' Skateboard

Landyachtz Dinghy 28" Skateboard

A longboard skateboard for warming up and cruising down the boardwalk.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Sticky Bumps Surf Wax

Sticky Bumps Surf Wax

Get a fine grip and never lose traction.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Apple Watch Series 4

Apple Watch Series 4

The world's best surf watch features tide, surf forecast, weather, and surf tracking apps that will keep you entertained and will improve your surfing.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Pau Pilau Wetsuit Cleaner

Pau Pilau Wetsuit Cleaner

Make your wetsuit last longer and avoid unpleasant smells. Wash your neoprene from time to time.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Zap Lazer Skimboard

Zap Lazer Skimboard

Is it flat? No worries. Enjoy one of the pleasures of skimming across wet sand with one of the best skimboards on the market.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Lego Surfer Van

Lego Surfer Van

Build a surf-inspired Lego kit while you wait for the best tide to go surfing.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Reef Fanning Sandals

Reef Fanning Sandals

A high-end pair of flip-flops for sand and tarmac. A best-selling model from the most famous surf sandal designers on the planet.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Ho Stevie! Wetsuit Hanger

Ho Stevie! Wetsuit Hanger

Let your favorite wetsuit breathe. This simple yet smart solution will also make it dry out faster.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life

Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life

Sit back and relax and enjoy an impressive description of a non-professional surfer's endless passion for surfing.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Slingshot B2 Trainer Kite

Slingshot B2 Trainer Kite

A perfect trainer kite for enjoying the power of the wind. It doesn't require a harness, bar, or any previous kiteboarding experience.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Kala Ukulele Starter Kit

Kala Ukulele Starter Kit

A complete starter kit for learning to play the ukulele. Impress your friends and family at a summer luau.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Rainleaf Beach Towel

Rainleaf Beach Towel

Because every surfer needs a good beach towel, here's a fast-drying, microfiber cloth for carrying with you all the time.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Zhege Key Safe Box

Zhege Key Safe Box

This sturdy, four-digit lockbox allows you to keep your car keys safe when surfing.

Buy: Amazon.com

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