The best Christmas gift for a surfer solves the problem every surfer has: where to put the car key and phone during a session. Swim shorts with a hidden waterproof pocket do that, and they get worn every week of summer. Pair them with a few dawn-patrol extras and you've got a gift they'll use straight away.
1. Swim shorts with a waterproof pocket
No more keys on the tyre or under the towel. Our pocket is sealed by magnets and IPX8-rated to 30 metres, so the key and phone stay dry through duck dives and wipeouts.
- For him: men's black swim shorts or RAKE Shady Navy.
- For her: Hinterland Green or The Pass mid-length.
2. Dawn patrol extras
- A thermos for the post-surf coffee.
- A changing poncho for car park changes.
- A good zinc sunscreen stick.
- Fresh wax for their board.
3. Not sure of their size?
Get an AquaStash gift card from $50, sent by email, so they can choose. Or buy the shorts: exchanges are free within 60 days.
4. For surfing couples
The His & Her Holiday Bundle covers you both.
“I love paddle surfing, and what to do with the car keys and phone was a real headache. With these shorts, problem solved!” José Antonio A.
See all our gifts for surfers.
FAQs
What do you buy a surfer who has everything?
Something that fixes a daily annoyance, like swim shorts that carry the car key and phone in the surf.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
Standard shipping within Australia takes 4–7 days and express 1–4 days. Order early to be safe.
