The Summer Surf Gear Guide 2022: get the best surfing equipment deals for the warm season | Photo: Shutterstock

It's time to grab the towel, the boardshorts and bikini, and your all-around surfboard. The 10th edition of the Summer Surf Gear Guide is here.

Summer days: you're pretty welcome.

After two very difficult years that kept people locked inside their homes, it's time to get outside, breathe fresh air, and visit the world's natural sanctuary.

The beach is waiting for each one of us.

And for surfers, you know you can always count on SurferToday's carefully curated and up-to-date gear guide for the warm season.

You'll find all the accessories, equipment, and surf-related items for your wave-riding needs, from beginner to advanced level enthusiasts.

Get the best surfboard deals, the smartest surf watches, the most exciting surfer books, the comfiest wetsuit, and the latest innovations in boardshorts.

It's time to put your flip-flops on and feel the warm sand under your feet. We can see a perfect wave peeling out there. Enjoy.


Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Surf Bells Beach

Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Surf Bells Beach

The Garmin Instinct 2 Solar Surf is the world's greatest surf watch.

Track your waves, check the surf forecast and tides, monitor your health and dozens of other physical activities, and get surf cameras filming your waves.

Buy: Amazon

 

iRocker All Around Ultra 10' SUP

iRocker All Around Ultra 10' SUP

iRocker has been shaping inflatable stand-up paddleboards for quite a while.

The All Around Ultra 10' SUP features cross-thread drop-stitch construction and provides a versatile performance with a mix of speed and maneuverability for shorter and lighter paddlers.

Buy: Amazon

 

Rip Curl 3-2-One Mirage Boardshorts

Rip Curl 3-2-One Mirage Boardshorts

Stay light and dry with the latest ultra-stretch, anti-slip, water repellent, odor-resistant boardshorts.

This model by Rip Curl was specifically designed for surfers and will adapt to any wave rider's lifestyle, in and out of the water.

Buy: Amazon

 

Sector 9 Chamber Vortex Longboard Skateboard

Sector 9 Chamber Vortex Longboard Skateboard

When the ocean's flat, it's time for sidewalk surfing.

Practice your carving skills, cruise the city streets, and ride your boardwalk by the beach with a longboard skateboard that makes life more fun and exciting.

And you only have to push once or twice.

Buy: Amazon

 

SurfEars 3 Earplugs

SurfEars 3 Earplugs

Surfer's ear, also known as exostosis, is the worst and most common condition affecting worldwide surfers.

Wearing these earplugs every time you get in the water will protect your ear canal and avoid unnecessary and unpleasant surgery.

Buy: Amazon

 

South Bay Sea Lion Hybrid Bodyboard

South Bay Sea Lion Hybrid Bodyboard

The bodyboard is one of the world's most accessible and practical water sports equipment.

It's must-have equipment in any surfer's quiver.

At a beginner level, it's all about having fun; at an advanced level, it's all about exploring parts of the wave that aren't available to shortboards.

This hybrid model allows you to add fins and try stand-up bodyboarding.

Buy: Amazon

 

AXESEA Swimsuit

AXESEA Swimsuit

What are the main features you need in a surfer swimsuit? The answer is simple - comfort, quality of materials, usability, and design.

This model will stay put while you're paddling for a wave, maneuvering, and even wiping out.

Buy: Amazon

 

Wavestorm 15th Anniversary Edition Soft Top Foam Surfboard

Wavestorm 15th Anniversary Edition Soft Top Foam Surfboard

Whether just having fun on small summer waves or learning to stand up on a surfboard, this sturdy piece of equipment is the best pick this summer.

Buy: Amazon

 

O'Neill Hyperfreak 3/2 Wetsuit

O'Neill Hyperfreak 3/2 Wetsuit

A good wetsuit boosts our confidence in cold, cool, and slightly warmer waters.

Why? Because with the correct body temperature, you're able to focus on your surf and keep your physical condition stable.

And then, durability always is the cherry on top of a wetsuit.

Buy: Amazon

 

Sipa All-Rounder Drive

Sipa All-Rounder Drive

Sipa All-Rounder Drive is the world's first electric, jet-powered stand-up paddleboard.

It's also probably the most fun and all-around SUP you'll ever ride.

The 11-foot board offers plenty of stability and a smooth ride as it glides across the water with arm or motor power.

Buy: sipaboards.com

 

Surfing. 1778-Today

Surfing. 1778-Today

"Surfing. 1778-Today" is a beautiful book by Jim Heimann featuring an in-depth look at the visual history of surfing.

It is a comprehensive and highly educational publication that will inspire you with its hundreds of images and essays by contemporary surf writers and photographers.

Buy: Amazon

 

Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2

Insta360 One X2 is the first-ever action sports camera to be featured on Apple Store.

The incredible pocket steady cam captures surfing in 5K, 360-degree video.

The camera is waterproof, produces the best image stabilization on the market, and does wonders with the invisible selfie stick.

Buy: Amazon

 

Manda Organic Sun Paste SPF50

Manda Organic Sun Paste SPF50

Manda Organic Sun Paste is a sun care solution for surfers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Its formula features all organic ingredients, including Thanaka, a natural sun protectant. This sunscreen contains no harmful chemicals and is reef-friendly.

Buy: Amazon

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