Fins, leashes, wax, traction, boardcovers. It’s a bit of a no-brainer when it comes to the top 5 surf accessories. But, what about the unsung heroes that core crew rave about? Those things maybe you’ve seen but haven’t tried, or just haven’t even thought about. This post uncovers the top 5 most underrated surf accessories that solve problems every surfer encounters at one point or other. Things people will pull you up in the beach car park and ask ‘where did you get that?!’
Wetsuit Bucket
Anyone who’s gotten changed out of a wetsuit in a sandy car park will know how gold these things can be. No more searching for a patch of green grass or a rock to perch on, the multi purpose surf bucket folds up neatly in the back of your car, ready to be pulled out and thrown down at a moment’s notice. Get changed standing inside it and to keep your wettie sand free. It's waterproof so you can keep your wettie in there until you get home and it keep leaks on your upholstery at bay. An all-round lifesafer.
Grab one of these handy buckets here.
Surf Ponchos
Hoodies towels, or Surf Ponchos, initially got made for kids, making it easy for parents to cover them at the beach. Then, a few adults went, hang on a sec, hands-free coverage for your rig against chilly winds? Take my money! Great to sit in on the drive home, ready to have a shower and thaw out. You can opt for the traditional toweling version, or really level things up with the Offshore Surf Poncho, which has a water/wind resistant outer shell and full fleece lining.
Waves for Water Wax Comb
Little tools can make a BIG difference! Each up-cycled wax comb and leash string sold provides monetary proceeds to the WAVES FOR WATER foundation. Giving water to those who need it. A portion of every sale of Creatures new W4W upcycled wax combs will be donated directly to the group who have already implemented over 155 clean water programs in 45 countries globally. Funds directly from this comb have already made a life-changing difference to this community in Lombok.
Check it out here
Surf Hats
We get it. They can look kind of naff. No pro has ever worn one in a heat, that’s for sure. But, surf hats are a major staple for Indo warriors and freckly shredders around the world. There are a few things you want to think about when getting a good surf hat. Is it comfortable? Is it light? Is the brim going to actually offer some shade? This humble surf hat covers all bases. A core surf accessory to have in the trip bag.
Stay shaded here.
Travel Surf Kit
Having wax, earplugs, suncream, fins and more scattered around the back of your car is a nightmare. Having it crammed in random bag pockets while travelling is a recipe to lose things, right when you need them most. The Travel Surf Kit has that all sorted - literally. These nice compact zip cases have places for everything you need and then some. There’s a day use version for just a few things, for the full pro options for proper surf fiends.
Organize yourself here.
As a bonus, if you’ve ever found yourself wondering what tail pad is best for you, we’ve created a handy little guide for that here.
