The Surfing Christmas Gift Guide for 2021: the best give-and-receive presents for the holiday season | Illustrations: Mike Kline/Creative Commons

Check out the 2023 edition. Welcome to the 10th edition of SurferToday's Christmas Gift Guide.

The holiday season is here again. Need help choosing the perfect present for a friend or loved one? Have you got a personal wish list?

We've got your back.

Whether you're trying to find a Christmas gift for someone - or looking for something you'd love to get under the tree - our selection of presents will always put a smile on anyone's face.

Our surfing team carefully picked the best Christmas ideas for passionate surfers and enthusiastic wave riders.

The surfer's gift guide includes innovative and high-quality suggestions for all budgets and tastes and people of all ages.

You'll find sophisticated surf gear, handy accessories, surfwear, apparel, surfer essentials, wetsuits, footwear, and cool surf-inspired presents.

Take a look at this year's Christmas shopping list.

 

The Book of Surfing: The Killer Guide

The Book of Surfing: The Killer Guide

"The Book of Surfing" is the perfect all-around surfer guide into reading waves and understanding surfboards.

It unveils the tricks and techniques, the legendary surf movies, the iconic surf legends, the search for the perfect waves, and all you need to know about surf culture.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Roc Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board

Roc Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board

The Roc inflatable stand-up paddleboard is a lightweight and durable SUP made of the highest quality military grade material.

It features an extra-wide design that suits riders of all ages and skill levels.

The kit comes with the board, a collapsible aluminum paddle, a removable fin, a coil safety leash, a hand pump, a waterproof bag, and a backpack.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Gone Surfing Tin Sign

Gone Surfing Tin Sign

The "Gone Surfing" metal sign is the perfect house decor for the most enthusiastic surfers.

It is 12'' high and 8'' wide and made from high-grade aluminum, with a clear coat finish for indoor or outdoor use.

It's easy to hang, thanks to the two predrilled holes.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

RVCA Hoodie Sweatshirt

RVCA Hoodie Sweatshirt

The RVCA Hoodie Sweatshirt is a cool and warm pullover made from 80 percent cotton and 20 percent polyester.

It features a ribbed cuff and hem, a kangaroo pocket, and a pull-on closure.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Finpuller

Finpuller

Have you ever struggled to remove and install a surfboard fin? We know how it feels.

FinPuller is a fin removal and installation tool made from recycled materials that works with virtually any system.

It features a comfortable grip that doesn't damage your board and fins and saves your hands.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

SurfTrip Map

SurfTrip Map

The SurfTrip Map is a hand-drawn world map that features the planet's greatest surf spots.

The poster features over 1,000 surf breaks and beaches, as well as information about the quality of each wave, local water temperature, peak season, shark attacks, and more.

You can even write on it using a ball pen.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Garmin Instinct Solar Surf

Garmin Instinct Solar Surf

The Garmin Instinct Solar Surf is the ultimate surfer watch.

This powerful wrist computer features solar charging capabilities, tide data, a surf activity tracker, sports apps, a wrist-based heart rate monitor, a pulse oximeter, weather data, and many other helpful widgets.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Surf Ears 3.0

Surf Ears 3.0

The SurfEars 3.0 promises to let sound in and keep water out while protecting your ear canal from surfer's ear (exostosis).

Why risk a tricky surgery when you can have a pair of comfortable surf earplugs with close to zero hearing loss in the frequency range of human speech?

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Patagonia Refugio Pack 28L

Patagonia Refugio Pack 28L

The Patagonia Refugio Pack 28L is the perfect classic backpack for a surfer's traveling needs.

It features two main compartments and one easy-access external stash pocket, an adjustable sternum strap. Plus, it is mainly built with fabrics made with recycled materials.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Sun Cube Surf Poncho/Changing Robe with Hood

Sun Cube Surf Poncho/Changing Robe with Hood

Sun Cube's surf poncho changing robe is the ultimate surfer changing room for swapping out clothes in public places.

It features a comfortable hood, adjustable sleeves, and a handy kangaroo storage pocket, and its one-size design fits everyone - men and women, teenagers and adults.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

O'Neill Psycho Hood

O'Neill Psycho Hood

The O'Neill Psycho Hood is probably the best cold water surfing head protection in the world.

The neoprene rubber hood will keep your head and ears protected from the coldest water and air temperatures in the most extreme surf breaks.

It comes with an adjustable cinch and a built-in visor.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Sun Bum Vegan and Reef Friendly Sunscreen

Sun Bum Vegan and Reef Friendly Sunscreen

Sun Bum is a weightless lotion sunscreen formula designed for daily use from spring through winter.

It absorbs into your skin quickly and provides invisible protection against the sun's ultraviolet rays with a matte finish.

It is hypoallergenic and oxybenzone, octinoxate, gluten, and paraben-free, and also reef-friendly.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

GoPro HERO10 Black

GoPro HERO10 Black

The GoPro Hero10 is the best waterproof surf camera ever built.

It shoots 23MP photos and 5.3K video at 60fps and features an 8x slo-mo option at 2.7K.

Get ready to shoot waves with fine detail, realistic textures, and stunning contrast, even in low light. And its water-shedding hydrophobic lens cover repels water.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

South Bay Board Co. Skimboard

South Bay Board Co. Skimboard

The South Bay Board Co. skimboard is the perfect board for getting into skimming and progressing your skills to an intermediate level.

With a wax-free design and a balanced template, it will allow adults and kids to start skimming over shallow water surfaces and even small waves.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

O'Neill Men's Reactor-2 3/2mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit

O'Neill Men's Reactor-2 3/2mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit

The O'Neill Men's Reactor II is the ideal entry-level wetsuit for those seeking ultra stretch and durable neoprene protection.

This second skin features a seamless and flexible design in the paddling areas of the arms and features a wind-resistant smooth skin for additional insulation.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

RinseKit Pod Portable Shower

RinseKit Pod Portable Shower

The RinseKit Pod is a light and portable shower designed for the post-surf session.

It is the only of its kind to have the pressure of a garden hose without pumping or batteries and provides pressurized spray for up to four minutes.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Indo Board

Indo Board

The original Indo Board is the go-to balance board for upper and lower body strength and stability training.

It has been helping surfers keep fit and agile out of the water since 1998 and is made from cabinet-grade birch wood.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

The North Face Arrowood Triclimate Jacket

The North Face Arrowood Triclimate Jacket

The North Face Arrowood Triclimate Jacket is a women-specific, waterproof protection for warm, wet, and cold days.

The comfortable, slim-fit, windproof, and highly breathable jacket is the perfect pick for those who enjoy spending time outdoors.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Hubi's Surf Atlas - Part 1

Hubi's Surf Atlas - Part 1

The Hubi's Surf Atlas - Part 1 is probably the greatest surf book for children ever published.

This colorful and imaginative publication gets kids into the magical world of surfing by engaging them with the world's finest surf breaks, surf culture, 200 plus facts, and ocean and weather knowledge.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Vans Authentic

Vans Authentic

The Authentic is the original Vans shoe. It was originally known as Vans #44 Deck Shoes.

This pair of iconic sneakers displays a simple low-top, lace-up profile and features sturdy canvas uppers, metal eyelets, and signature rubber waffle outsoles.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Roxy Women's Syncro 3/2mm Back Zip Wetsuit

Roxy Women's Syncro 3/2mm Back Zip Wetsuit

The Roxy 3/2mm Syncro is a warm, light, and flexible wetsuit made with special chest and back panels that capture the sun and retain heat.

Its Hydroshield water barrier prevents water from entering, and its adjustable neck closure system provides a watertight seal.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Ho Stevie! Wetsuit Changing Mat/Waterproof Dry-Bag

Ho Stevie! Wetsuit Changing Mat/Waterproof Dry-Bag

The Ho Stevie! Wetsuit Changing Mat/Waterproof Dry-Bag allows you to change in and out of your neoprene protection in a dirty parking lot or on the beach.

This simple yet smart piece of equipment prevents dirt from deteriorating the wetsuit while keeping the damp neoprene off your car.

Buy: Amazon.com

 

Wavy Ocean Ear Plugs

Wavy Ocean Ear Plug

The Wavy Ocean Ear Plugs protect your ear canal while keeping high-quality audio and without decreasing the quality of sound and communication.

It was designed for optimal comfort and a secure fit and comes with a leash, and six interchangeable silicone ear tips sized small, medium, and large.

Buy: www.wavy-ocean.com

 

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