The holiday season typically brings a rush of busyness, oftentimes with a sprinkle of stress. And when it comes to gift giving, it can be mind boggling trying to find the perfect fit, especially for the surfer in your life. So this holiday season, we’ve created the ultimate surfer girl’s gift guide to help you find the gear that can handle a duck dive, survive a wipeout and look amazing do it. At Surf with Amigas retreats, sun protection and quality are top priorities for us, we’re not just in it for the cute print (although that doesn’t hurt either). So scroll through and take a peek at some of the brands we love and trust at Surf with Amigas:
Swimsuit Essentials
A surfer girl can never have too many bathing suits; they’re a part of the uniform, after all! The biggest challenge is finding pieces that stay where they’re meant to, despite washing machine wipeouts and steep drops.
For the surfer in your life who loves bright, vibrant colors but sleek design, you cannot go wrong with Salt Gypsy. Their suits combine classic retro styles with a modern twist to keep you feeling confident in the lineup, and they don’t skimp on useful features like pockets and zippers to make sure you stay tucked in where you want to be.
If you know someone who can spend hours in the lineup and then head to a yoga class or workout afterwards, check out Dkoko. This Costa Rican based brand is made for women by women, and offers incredibly versatile and comfy styles with plenty of sun protection. Their onesie suits with shorts are a particular favorite of mine for a good stretch or a long session. Dkoko suits also feature fun prints for every style, from simple and classic to bright and bold.
Wetsuits
For our cold water gurfers, we highly recommend Mamala Surf: Another women owned brand that is dedicated to ethical and sustainable production with an emphasis on top-notch quality. Their cuts are specifically made for women’s bodies and the neoprene feels soft and buttery on.
Sun Protection
As surfers, the sun is both our bestie and nemesis. While soaking up rays is one of the finest joys in surfing, “protecting the sexy” as we say at SWA, i.e. the face, scalp and eyes is nonnegotiable. That’s why we highly recommend Kaiola surf hats for in-water protection. All their hats feature a discreet, yet incredibly strong, chin strap that doesn’t budge in the water. We believe these hats are a super necessary investment and will completely change your surf hat experience: goodbye squinty eyes and floppy hats that wash away on the first wipeout! They have plenty of styles, from classic baseball caps to bucket hats and visors, with a rainbow assortment of colors.
