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10 High-End Gifts That Will Please Even the Hardest-to-Shop-For Surfer

10 High-End Gifts That Will Please Even the Hardest-to-Shop-For Surfer

Got a surfer in your life and money burning a hole in your pocket? As we enter the holiday season, consider these high-end gifts as a present any surfer would fawn over.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 1
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 1
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 1
Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Dream Realized: Kai Ellice-Flint Talks Winning His First World Longboard Title

Something special went down in El Salvador earlier this month when Australian Kai Ellice-Flint surfed to his maiden longboard World Title and, in the process, took modern longboarding to new heights.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Did the Wave of the Winter Happen Before December? (Video)

For better or for worse, more surfers than ever are packing the Jaws tube these days. There’s no shortage of men and women willing to turn and go over the ledge and into Peahi’s super bowl.  But nobody does it quite like Albee Layer.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 1
Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Hey Dibi: How to Pick the Perfect Music for a Surf Video

Editor’s Note: Have a question for Dibi Fletcher? She’s definitely got answers. Or at least a perspective. Don’t hold back, shoot her a DM on Instagram and ask away.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 1
The 5 Best Winter Wetsuits Every Cold-Water Surfer Should Know

The 5 Best Winter Wetsuits Every Cold-Water Surfer Should Know

When choosing your next winter wetsuit, there's a trade-off between flexibility and warmth. It's an age-old discussion, and depending on where in the world you are surfing, your choice will vary.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Hawaii Mourns Death Of Beloved Oahu Filmer

Today surfers in Hawaii learned of the death of Ramon Brockington, the relentlessly positive, gregarious, dedicated videographer behind the incredibly popular Oahu Surf Films channel, documenting the best swells in Hawaii for the last two decades.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Tatiana Weston-Webb Surfs at 31 Weeks Pregnant (Video)

Tatiana Weston-Webb is taking a well-deserved respite from the pro surfing circus. The surfer representing Brazil, with ties to Hawaii as well, took the year of the World Surf League’s Championship Tour to focus on her mental health.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Secret $35M Island in Australia Expected to Disappear Soon

A few weeks back, videos began circulating on social media, showing a mysterious and alluring island, which had formed off the Gold Coast of Australia.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / December 1
Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Suspect Guilty for Death of Aussie Surfer Over $50 Debt

In February of 2024, former competitive surfer Guy Haymes was found with critical head injuries outside of his Manly, Australia apartment. A few weeks later, the 59-year-old who was affectionately known as “Creature,” died in the hospital.

Surfing News / SURFER / December 1

Fiji’s World-Class Waves May Soon Come with a Price Tag

Fiji is heaven on earth – with its crystal-clear waters, unsullied islands, abundant marine life, famously friendly natives, and of course, its world-class waves.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 30
Surfing News / SURFER / November 30

'Pretty Sketchy': Kai Lenny Confronts Ireland’s Heaviest Slab With Nathan Florence

It may look cinematic, but make no mistake: Unless you’re ready to chest-bump the ledge on the inside, Ireland’s most photogenic is best viewed from a

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 30
Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 30
Surfing News / SURFER / November 30

Is This The Best Wetsuit Money Can Buy?

As a writer for a surf publication, your salary is peanuts but your perks are aplenty. Free gear, occasional all-inclusive press trips, special event invites, and access to the culture you love are all part of the gig.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 29
Surfing News / SURFER / November 29

Pipeline on Thanksgiving: Surfers Get Stuffed During Holiday Swell (Video)

Is it just me, or does there always seem to be a good swell on the holidays? Surfers who live on the edge of the Pacific Ocean know that late autumn often provides a bounty of waves just as the extended family rolls into town. I swear it's like clockwork, even on the North Shore.

Surfing News / WorldSurfLeague.com / November 29

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