The holiday gift guide is live: 103 hand-picked gifts, by budget or by person →

Gifts for Surfers and Paddlers

Gift ideas for surfers and paddlers: changing ponchos and robes, beach towels, dry sacks, boardshorts and surf tees. Surfers and paddlers change layers constantly, so these gifts see regular use.

What to give a surfer or paddler

For more, see surfing gear and paddleboarding.

Questions about gifts for surfers and paddlers

What do you give someone who surfs?

A changing poncho or robe, a beach towel or a dry sack. These are used after every session and do not depend on knowing a board size.

What is a good gift for a paddler?

A dry sack such as the NIXY dry sack, a towel, or a poncho for changing at the launch.

Browse more: all outdoor gifts, stocking stuffers under $25, gifts under $50, gifts from $50 to $100, premium gifts over $100, hikers and campers, hunters and anglers, surfers and paddlers and outdoor training.