Check out the 2023 edition. The days are shorter, and we are reminded that it's time to start planning our Christmas wish lists. Are you still out of ideas for yourself or the surfers in your life?
This year, we curated the best and newest surfing must-haves to inspire you.
We hardly noticed it, but Christmas is just around the corner, and it's time to please our inner surfer or favorite surfer with some extra special gifts.
The Christmas holidays are a welcome excuse to splurge on that wetsuit he or she coveted so much, to put a smile on a surfer's face with an unexpected surf drone, or to replace worn-out surf gear after a summer of hard work on the water.
Although a surfer may be hard to impress, don't worry because there is always room for improvement and great new ideas to choose from.
After a whole year of searching for the best and raddest surfing items, the surfers at SurferToday share what they are craving for Christmas 2015. Go ahead and get your inspiration on!
Casio G-Shock G-Lide
A solar-powered surf watch.
With tide and moon graph functionality, the Casio G-Shock GWX8900B-7 uses a super-luminous LED backlight and comes with 100 pre-set sites for easy access to tidal point data.
Santa Cruz Land Shark Classic Rasta
One of the most popular skateboards by Santa Cruz. A perfect pick for flat surfing days.
Equipped with Bullet 140 trucks and 65mm translucent red 78a Road Rider wheels. The board features full top and bottom graphics along with a sand spray grip.
RVCA Parca
For cold and rainy days.
Check the surf during winter while staying warm and protected.
The RinseKit
The perfect portable shower for post-surf winter and summer sessions.
It fills with two gallons (7.5 liters) of water and holds pressure for up to one month. No batteries needed. It only takes 20 seconds to fill completely.
Rusty 5-Fin
The Rusty 5-fin features quad rears that are smaller than the front fins.
A great pick for surfers looking for a good drive off the bottom and easy release off the top. The perfect blend of a small wave quad design and a big thruster set.
Surf Graphics
An incredible collection of surf art and design.
Over 250 pages of cover-to-cover visual action and inspiration from such genre giants as Damian Fulton, Bill Ogden, Rick Rietveld, Phil Roberts, and Jim Phillips.
Surf Ears
Don't let the water, cold air, dirt, and bacteria force an unpleasant surgery.
SurfEars will protect surfers from exostosis. And these earplugs won't affect hearing and balance.
Roxy Backpack
For the girls. With love.
A beautiful surfer backpack with an internal padded laptop compartment, side water bottle pockets, and many other hidden spaces.
Billabong Boots
No more cold feet in the surf.
Get these 5mm premium cold-water boots designed specifically for warmth and comfort.
Trace
The ultimate surf gadget.
Trace records a wide variety of statistics, such as ride time, average speed, paddle distance and time, sharpest turn, air height, calories burned, and more.
Electric Unicycle
The state-of-the-art monocycle scooter.
Go check the surf with the ultimate commuting alternative. Easy to ride. Control the scooter to go forward, accelerate, decelerate, brake, by leaning forward or backward.
Channel Islands Surfboard Travel Bag
An extremely light surfboard travel bag.
Protects special surfboards from dings, sun, and salt damage. A waterproof shell with reinforced nose protection.
Morning of the Earth
One of the greatest surf movies of all time.
"Morning of the Earth" was directed by Alby Falzon and David Elfick and released in 1971. Almost 50 years later, the surf film continues to open our minds.
Tree Tribes Bamboo Shades
Sunglasses made from real bamboo.
They float in water and feature high quality certified polarized lenses and stainless steel flex hinges. Ten trees planted for every pair sold.
GoPro Hero4 Session
Film the best surfing moments with the smallest surf camera on the market.
The GoPro Hero4 Session is 50 percent smaller and 40 percent lighter than the previous models. Get high-resolution 1440p30 and 1080p60 video.
FCS II Performer PC Carbon Tri Set
A set of thruster fins that balances speed, flow, and response.
An all-around fin experience for all wave conditions, surfers, and board types.
Reef Sandals
Reef is the ultimate sandal expert.
Vegan-friendly faux leather gives a premium look to the Reef Rover SL thong while the signature Swellular outsole provides traction on wet surfaces.
Inflatable SUP
A best-selling SUP for cruising around.
A unique inflatable stand up paddleboard for adventurers of all skill levels. It weighs less than 2 pounds, but it is very sturdy. A great board for yoga, too.
The North Face Backpack
A 28-liter backpack with easy-to-access pockets and an overhauled suspension system.
Keep your surf gear protected. The side compression straps offer the ability to adjust the load.
DJI Phantom 3
The best surf drone in the market.
With a crystal-clear camera, real-time HD video display, and intuitive flight controls. Features a unique Beginner Mode to teach how to fly in a safe, limited area.
Adidas Gazelle
Classic, comfortable, and iconic.
These sneakers were launched in 1968 and never lost touch with the surf and skate community.
Hurley Rashguard
The perfect lycra for winter surf sessions. Ergonomic and smooth.
Features flat seams and a 50+ UPF rating for no-chafe comfort and sun protection.
Punt Surf Traction Pad
Get a super grip with the lightest diamond groove EVA foam.
Spread the pieces out for wider boards and put the pieces together for narrower ones.
Ding All Repair Kit
Cracks are not a problem anymore with this standard surfboard repair kit.
Includes sanding sponge, mixing sticks, glass cloth, cover sheets, resin, and hardener.
Element Cap
Wind, water, fire, earth.
The iconic hat by Element started a revolution and features premium construction with a 5-panel design and the iconic logo embroidered at front.
Nixon Ultratide
The world's first real-time surf conditions watch.
Nixon's Ultratide features wireless Bluetooth technology to provide real-time data: tide, wave height, swell direction, wind direction and speed, water and air temperatures, geolocating the closest break so you'll never miss a wave.
Patagonia Nano Puff
A warm, incredibly lightweight, windproof, and water-resistant pullover.
The Nano shuts out the wind, sheds snow, and traps heat - even when wet. The sculpted fit opens up with a deep-venting half-zip that has a soft, wicking interior storm flap and zipper garage.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5
Ride, build, and repeat!
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 offers a fresh take on combo-driven skateboarding, the most advanced Pro Skater online multiplayer experience in a Tony Hawk game, and a state-of-the-art skatepark builder.
Rip Curl Flash Bomb Hood
The ultimate head protection for cold water surfing days.
The Rip Curl hood is flash-lined, and it features E4 taped seams. It keeps a closed face with the pull chord and slimline lock.
Surf Craft: Design and the Culture of Board Riding
All surfboards in a book.
"Surf Craft" maps the evolution of surfboard design and craft with 150 color images and insightful text. From the ancient Hawaiian alaia, to the unadorned boards designed with mathematical precision.
Roxy Quinn Snow Jacket
A trendy and warm jacket for cold nights and days.
The hood and the fur can be removed. The outside pockets have zippers along with a snap. It has long sleeves and inside hand sleeves.
Hunter Original Refined Gloss Wellington Boots
A new sartorial interpretation of the original Hunter boot.
The curve of the toe has been reduced and the top front extended. Features a beautiful gloss finish, and thinner waterproof rubber. Surfer girls will love it.
Indo Balance Board
Improve your surfing skills on the balance board for surfers.
It offers stops on the bottom for learning to ride, but it may be removed in due time to allow for performing challenging rotational tricks.
Beats Solo2 Wireless Headphones
Amazing sound in wireless mode.
The Solo2 Wireless offers the freedom of the headband and earcups blend with your ever move. Durable, foldable, and wireless, this headphone is the ultimate portable listening device.
Dakine Kainui Leash
A surf leash tested in Hawaiian waves.
Features a maximum strength urethane cord, over-molded ends, double swivels, a quick release 2'' cuff, and a triple wrap rail saver.
FCS Large Wet Bag
A large wet bag for the wetsuit and rashguard.
Comfortably fits all your wet gear. Comes with reinforced durable PVC nylon material, sealed seams, and a watertight closure.
Bose SoundLink Mini Speaker II
An ultra-compact speaker that fits in the palm of your hand.
A perfect sound system with full, natural sound, and a deep bass. It connects wirelessly to your smartphone, tablet or other Bluetooth device so that you can listen to your music, videos or games anytime, anywhere.
O'Neill Psycho Freak 4/3
The ideal wetsuit for the cold water season.
Blends the best features from the Psycho 3 and Psycho Freak of the past. The lightest firewall ever produced with O'Neill's TechnoButter 2 Air-Insulation and rapid drying TechnoButter Neoprene make this highly innovative, technical design the best performing wetsuit available.
Sandmarc Floater Head Strap
Film your rides with a comfortable head strap for the GoPro.
Designed for watersports and land use. It floats in the water. Fits all heads and helmet sizes.
The History of Surfing
One of the most important surf books of all time.
Written by the one and only Matt Warshaw, the ultimate surf historian.