The long awaited summer waves are back. If we close our eyes, we can already feel them beneath our feet, as we gain speed through the warm wind. Gear up with this year's ultimate surfing items and make your wildest surf dreams come true.
As we step deep into spring, we finally leave cold, rainy days behind us and begin to plan our long awaited summer adventures.Sandy beaches, hot temperatures, beautiful landscapes, music, friends and, hopefully, the best waves of our lives, are now a palpable reality.
This year we reveal the newest and must have tools that will allow you to enjoy surfing to the fullest in the warm season, with style and comfort, and take your performance one step further.
While boys and girls share the same passion for surfing, both have different preferences and needs, so this year's Summer Surf Gear Guide 2015 includes suggestions for him and her.
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Vestal Brig Surf Watch Never miss the ideal summer tides. The Brig can track the tide at over 200 beaches worldwide for the next 20 years. Buy it: HERE |
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GoPro Hero 4 Are you eager to capture and share your best surfing moves? Go Pro Hero 4 Black has your back, with the best professional video quality so far in a tiny, sturdy package. The latest version of the best-selling action camera features ultra-high resolution videos (4K30), time lapse videos, super slow motion, night photos, wi-fi and bluetooth connections. Buy it: HERE |
Hurley Phantom JJF Elite Boardshort A great pair of boardshorts, fit for surfing, makes a huge difference. This summer we recommend Hurley's JJF Elite Boadrshorts, which were designed according to the precise specifications of John John Florence. These boardshorts deliver a responsive waistband, 60% stretch fabric, 21" length for added protection and no-slip, a side welded pocket and zero-chafe comfort. Buy it: HERE |
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Quiksilver Fins T-Shirt Keep it cool, simple and deliciously retro with Quicksilver's Fins First t-shirt. With this 100% cotton t-shirt, you'll always have a great quiver in sight and let the world know you love what you do best - surfing! Buy it: HERE |
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Oakley Holbrook Staring at the sea in search for the perfect wave exposes your eyes to the harmful effect of the reflection of sunlight on the water surface. Keep your eyes safe in old Hollywood style sunglasses designed by Oakley. The Holbrook displays polarized, high definition lenses with UV protection and a three-point fit for optimum comfort and optical alignment. Buy it: HERE |
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La Roche-Posay Sunscreen 50+ SPF Surfers are particularly exposed to the harmful effects of the sun. With that in mind, don't forget to protect your skin from both UVA and UVB rays with a top quality sunscreen. For great protection and a healthy tan, we suggest La Roche Posay's Anthelios XL 50+ SPF Spray. This broad spectrum protection sunscreen formulated for sensitive skin is very water resistant, easy to apply and paraben and fragrance-free. Buy it: HERE |
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GoPro 3-Way Grip, Arm and Tripod An extension arm for your action camera brings a whole new perspective to your surfing footage. But why stick to the traditional, one function and telescopic poles? Go Pro's 3-Way can be used as an extension arm, camera grip or tripod, so you get a better value for your money. This versatile accessory is compatible with all GoPro cameras. Buy it: HERE |
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Surfboard Bike Rack Find the best waves with your favorite bike. Leave your car at home and explore the nearest breaks with a summer-friendly two-wheeler. Get a surfboard bike rack and forget traffic jams. Summer is all yours. Buy it: HERE |
Wax for Warm Temperatures Summer usually means warm waters. Enjoy the intense smell of surf wax as you paddle out under sunny rays and blue skies. Buy it: HERE |
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Women's Bike Meet the perfect beach cruiser for the modern surfer girl. It features classic fenders for stylish wheel protection and a front basket with room for all your everyday essentials. Buy it: HERE |
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The Surf Girl Handbook A great surf book for your summer. There's information on getting started, oceanography and choosing the right equipment, as well as advice on fitness regimes, yoga and pilates, nutrition and looking after yourself physically and mentally. Buy it: HERE |
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Inflatable Stand Up Paddle Board No waves? No worries. The Red Paddle Co 9'8'' is the perfect surf toy for those flat summer days. This inflatable SUP works in every condition, from cruising up the river to catching waves quickly and easily. It is four times thicker than many inflatable paddle boards. Buy it: HERE |
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Rip Curl Women's Spring Suit Hit the summer waves with a top performance, but still fun and fashionable, spring suit. The short sleeve suit is a capsule design of the best-selling Bombshell Series. It is made of E4 neoprene and comes in different color options, with mesh leg and arm seals and a convenient internal key stash pocket. Buy it: HERE |
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RVCA Barlow Backpack Got the car keys? Got the mobile phone? Got the towel? Got the wax? A great bag for your summer essentials, with one interior slip pocket, three exterior pockets and side water bottle compartments. Buy it: HERE |
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All for a Few Perfect Waves Discover the incredible life story of Miki Dora while the tide's coming out. To fully capture Dora's never-before-told story, David Rensin spent four years interviewing hundreds of Dora's friends, enemies, family members, lovers, and fellow surfers to uncover the untold truth about surfing's most outrageous antihero. Buy it: HERE |
Dakine Shuttle Bag Protect your favorite surfboard from cracks and sun rays. Get this heat and water resistant bag. And ideal pick for traveling adventures and long beach stays. You could almost sleep in it. Buy it: HERE |
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FCS UL-5 Thruster Fins Fins matter. The FCS UL-5 Tri Set are ultralight fins with a well balanced template, hydrodynamic foil on the side fins, and carbon controlled flex pattern. Produces remarkable acceleration through turns. Buy it: HERE |
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Reef Fanning Sandals Get comfortable. A cool surf sandal for the day and for the night. Prepare for a quick-drying synthetic nubuck strap, a contoured footbed, a molded EVA sole with added arch support, and under-heel airbag cushioning. Buy it: HERE |
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Sony Extra Bass Headphones Enjoy the sound of the surf. More than your basic pair of over-the-head headphones, the Sony Extra Bass headset delivers rock-solid audio performance, integrated microphone for hands-free calling, and media playback controls for convenient operation. Buy it: HERE |
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Beater Original 54 Twin Fin Fun, fun, fun! The Original Beater board is the original all-purpose, fully-customizable shred stick! Surf it with or without fins, bodyboard or skim it; do whatever the heck you want. The Beater can turn an average beach day into an epic tale of radness! Buy it: HERE |
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Vans Slip-On Shoes One of the most popular skate shoe models by Vans. The Canvas Classic Slip-on has a low profile, slip-on canvas upper with elastic side accents, Vans flag label, and Vans original Waffle Outsole. Buy it: HERE |
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Surfear Earplugs Surfers' Ear is a serious problem. Protect yourself and avoid complicated surgeries. These surf earplugs will block out water, cold air, dirt and bacteria while allowing you to keep a normal conversation and hear what's going on around you without feeling isolated. Buy it: HERE |
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Coleman 3-Person Instant Dome Tent Surf adventures always have tents. You'll love them. In about a minute you can have the tent set up or taken down. The spacious interior fits a queen-sized airbed. An exclusive system and integrated rainfly helps keeps you dry and comfortable when it rains. Buy it: HERE |
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Quest Super Cruiser Surf is everywhere. Even in the tarmac when the ocean's flat. This classic longboard skateboard features original abstract graphics, rugged aluminum trucks, and durable 70mm PU wheels. It will take you where you need to go in style. It's great for around town, getting to class or cruising along the boardwalk. Buy it: HERE |
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Roxy Flip Flops Surf is everywhere. Even in the tarmac when the ocean's flat. Walking over the hot sand and close to the water means: wearing flip flops! They’re easy to put on, take off and carry around. They’re also water resistant, so you won’t have to keep looking where you’re putting your feet. Buy it: HERE | |
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Portable Shower The perfect shower for the sunset sessions. It rests on the ground and delivers the pressure you need to wash hair, do the dishes, rinse off gear, water your plants, or wash the dog. Up to 7 minutes of water. Buy it: HERE |
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Vans Women's Slip-On Sneakers Sneakers are all the rage this year. But long before the fashionistas adopted them, slip-on sneakers were already a surfer girl’s good friend. Vans has the best selection of all. The white, perforated leather and minimal Classic Slip-On are a cool pick that will match anything you’re wearing (they'll also make you look more tanned). Buy it: HERE |
Nixon The Ultratide In case you ever wished you could access real-time surfing conditions in your surf watch, we have good news: Nixon made it happen. The Ultratide displays ten times more data than any other surf watch and doesn't need recharging. Features data live and in real-time, like wave height, wind direction and speed, swell direction, air and water temperature and real time tide, all through Bluetooth wireless technology. Buy it: HERE |