The Perfect 10 Gifts For The Surfer In Your Life

Every surfer wants to ride a Perfect 10 wave, and you can hit a Perfect 10 with your gift buying too, with these gift ideas for surfers.

Surfing isn't just a fun and challenging sport, it's a way of life for millions of people across the globe that are lucky enough to live near the coast.

As getting in the ocean and feeling the full force and power of nature is so refreshing and addictive, and you get such a sense of achievement when you tame a big wave.

And it's great exercise too, as surfing works almost every muscle in your body, keeping you strong, healthy, and giving you a great looking beach body.

Not to mention the surfing community you will encounter at the beach, allowing you to make really cool friends to hang out with.

So it's no surprise that surfing is so popular, and if you have a keen surfer in your life, it's a great idea to get them a surfing related gift to help them enjoy their passion even more.

With the following gift ideas for surfers all being ones that will keep them smiling as they ride the waves.

1. A Changing Mat And Dry Bag

Getting sand and dirt all over their feet and damaging their wetsuit as they change after a surfing session can be a real pain for a surfer.

So our first gift suggestion for surfers is to get them a changing mat that doubles up as a dry bag.

As this way they can disrobe from their wetsuit cleanly and pull the drawstrings afterwards to keep it sealed in the dry bag, which will extend it's life and also keep their car dry on the ride home.

While also giving them a clean surface to stand on that will keep their feet free of sand as they dry off and get changed.

So if this sounds like a gift they would appreciate and make good use of, check out the Ho Stevie! wetsuit changing mat/dry bag.

2. A Surf Poncho For Privacy When Changing Out Of Their Wetsuit

Getting changed at the beach after a surf can lead to some privacy issues if there aren't any changing rooms or private areas to strip down.

And trying to protect your modesty under a towel as you take off your wetsuit can be both awkward and impractical.

So a great gift to get for a surfer is a changing poncho, such as the Open Road Goods surf poncho above.

As this is a large, comfortable garment they can wear that will keep them well covered as they change, and also has absorbent materials that will help them to dry off too.

And this is such a great gift idea as they will find it useful even if they already have a changing poncho, as it will allow them to alternate them both and wash them in between surfing days.

3. A Protective Bag For Their Surfboard

Surfboards are both expensive and precious to their owners, and as such a surfer will do all they can to look after their favourite board.

So a gift they would really appreciate is getting them a protective bag for their surfboard.

As these bags are padded to protect them for any damage from bumps and knocks on the journey to the beach, as well as keeping them cool and reflecting any harmful UV rays from the sun.

And a set of surfboard bags I like are the ones from Wave Tribe, as these are made from sustainable materials, have extra padding, and great cooling properties.

4. A Wax Recycling Cup

Every surfer gets through a ton of wax, as they constantly need to keep their surfboards in tip top condition.

So you could get them a few pots of their favourite surf wax as a useful gift that they'd definitely appreciate.

However, another idea that is far cooler is to get them the Orange Peel wax cup instead.

As this is a great invention that allows them to recycle excess bits of wax into new and clean wax to be used again, by melting it down in the cup with the heat of the sun.

So it'll save them money on new wax going forward, as well as being good for the environment too. 

5. The Fin Puller Tool

Many surfers add fins to their boards to give them more control, stability, and better direction in the water.

However, getting these fins in and out again without damaging them, their board, or their hands can be tricky at times.

So a really great gift for any surfers tool kit is to get them the Fin Puller tool.

As this gives them the leverage to easily install or remove fins quickly and smoothly, with the minimum of fuss.

6. A Watch To Wear While Surfing

Surfing is a great escape from the world, allowing you to get back to nature and feel a real adrenaline rush from the elements.

However, we all still have responsibilities and commitments, and it's super easy to lose track of the time while you are having fun.

Which is a pain is you're out on an early morning surf and need to get to work on time.

So a really handy gift to get for a surfer is a digital watch they can wear underneath their wetsuit, so they can always know when it's time to get out again.

And the best choice for this are the Rip Curl surf watches, such as the Rifles watch above, as these not only tell the time, they also have information on tide times and locations too.

7. A Mouth Mount For Their GoPro

Many surfers want to capture their surfing sessions on camera so they can enjoy the experience again later, and share it with their friends and the surfing community over social media.

And many use a GoPro action camera for this, as these are waterproof and ideal for shooting video as they ride the waves and catch the breaks.

However, while using a board mount for the GoPro can give them really nice results, nothing compares to the POV experience of using a mouth mount.

As this will give the viewers the experience as seen through the eyes of the surfer, which makes it even more thrilling and exciting.

So treating a surfer to a mouth mount for the GoPro is a top gift idea that can take their surfing videos to the next level.

8. A Surf Balance Trainer

Being able to improve your balance and reaction times is only going to make you a better surfer, and the good news is you can do this on dry land too.

Because using a balance board trainer is a great way for a surfer to train their whole body to react quickly and stay balanced, no matter what.

Which means they'll be well prepared for whatever unpredictable obstacles the ocean decides to throw at them.

So getting a surfer the Revolution Swell surf balance board trainer is a gift that will greatly improve their surfing abilities and chances of success when riding the more difficult waves. 

9. A Portable Cooler For Post Surf Beers

There's nothing quite like a couple of cold sunset beers with your friends after an afternoon spent surfing.

However, conversely there's nothing worse than drinking warm beer when you're thirsty after a surf.

So a gift that can make a surfer really happy is getting them a cooler bag, such as the Yeti Daytrip lunch cooler.

As this will keep their beer and drinks cold as they surf, no matter how hot a day it is.

And they can also keep a few snacks, sandwiches, and pieces of fruit fresh in here too, which are much needed to replace the energy they are spending riding the waves.

10. A Book About A Life Dedicated To Surfing And Adventure

As I said in the intro, surfing is much more than just a sport or a hobby, it's a lifestyle.

So the last gift idea for surfers on our list is to get them a book that encapsulates the surfing lifestyle, and one that is perfect for this is Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan.

As this is a memoir of one surfers life, taking in adventures all over the globe, and really getting across everything it means to be a surfer and have a passion for it.

So they'll find plenty that resonates with them and inspires them as they read through it. 

Rounding Up

Surfing is a great sport to get into, as it is fun, challenging, and great exercise, as well as being good for the soul and the spirit.

So if you know someone who lives the surfing lifestyle, why not treat them to a gift they can use on their days at the beach.

As the gift ideas for surfers that I've given you here are all ones that can improve their surfing experience in one way or another.