13 Christmas Gifts ideas for surf girls, cold water swimmers and ocean lovers.
Updated: Nov 4
As soon as the bikinis and flip flops are packed away and people start ordering pumpkin spiced drinks, our thoughts start drifting to Christmas. If you always buy early or are a last minute shopper, who pledges to 'sort it out earlier next year'. Hopefully these gift ideas will be a bit different from the norm. We've scoured through hundreds of independent makers and small brands to bring you these very cool gifts for water women, be it for a surfer girl, a cold water swimmer or ocean lover we should have something that you haven't thought of yet!
We've featured independent brands who give back to our oceans whilst you get to give a truly thoughtful gift. Here we've done the leg-work for you and have curated a list of perfect presents to gift the water women in your life. Presents worthy of kudos that will last a full12 months!
Mindless Wake Surf Skate Complete Skateboard
If you're looking to improve your flow while surfing and having some on-land fun then these boards are great gifts for surf-girls and skaters alike. These boards are different from your average skateboard, they have different trucks that give that looser, carvier, surf feel when skating. The Mindless 35” Wake deck is longer allowing you to ‘dance’ and move up and down the board with freedom. It also has a surf board pintail shape and wall worthy graphics.
£120
Sunsup Recycled Changing Robe
If you don't already own a changing robe and you love embracing the British waters then this should be on your gift list. Perfect for warming up after a winters paddleboarding session, cold-water swim or post surf. you can snuggle up and change to warm clothes inside the warm sherpa-fleece lines robe.
Our favourite is the seagrass but this robe comes in four colourways and is currently reduced in price.
Don't let the elements stop you from enjoying your favourite ocean sports, just get the right kit!
Nyord Wetsuits
If you’re an ocean-going, U.K. based female then you’ll absolutely need a winter wetsuit to keep you toastie in the British waters over the coldest months. Nyord are a U.K. based brand so they know all about colder sea temperatures and they respect the ocean by choosing to use non-petroleum based neoprene. They wanted to design a high quality, natural rubber wetsuit that is not harsh on your bank balance. They worked closely with the team at Yulex, testing these wetsuits for almost a year to give you a performance and feel that is a step forward not backwards.
Wetsuits from £59
Ocean Boheme Jewellery
You can't go wrong with jewellery as a present said every woman ever.
These ocean inspired pieces aren't your average holiday souvenir finds, they are heirloom worthy quality, steeped in meaning, one-of-a-kind designs with sustainability at their core. Using the highest quality precious metals, ocean-coloured semi-precious gemstones, sea scavenged seaglass, upcycled seashells and handmade by artisans.
Designs in Sterling Silver, Gold vermeil and brass there's a range for every taste. The jewels have you covered with unique earrings casts from fossilised sharks teeth, sea glass necklaces from surf pounded shores and statement rings incorporating fossilised coral, millions of years old. You are sure to find something for your water loving giftee.
If you get your choice wrong then Ocean Boheme have a flexible exchange/refund policy perfect if you're in doubt.
Not only are the designs unique and the but a coral is planted for every order, adding you the feel good factor of these jewels.
£20 - £100
Made of Water
Made of Water came from a lifetime love affair with the sea and, more recently, cold-water swimming. They make swimwear designed to be as kind to the planet as it is to your skin, made with sustainable materials that help protect the waters we love.
They make small batch runs of solid colour swimsuits and bikinis. Simple and flattering while being functional and sustainable.
Check out their range online an use code OCEANBOHEME10 for a 10% discount;
From £35
Wild Swim Journal
A Wild Swim Journal - for all those passionate plungers that brave the cold waters in pursuit of connection, stillness and that deep sense of feeling alive.
Keep track of all your wild swimming adventures with this spiral bound swim journal log book - with colourful pages throughout and striking deep blue ocean artwork cover.
What’s inside:
Kit checklist
Year View Swim Tracker
Log pages to log 120 swims - where you can record the environment, conditions, duration, star rating and any swim buddies on that particular outing.
Makes a great swim gift for cold water swimmers, or as a treat for yourself (for your next sea swim).
Product Details:
A5
128 full colour pages
Hardback
100% recycled and recyclable paper
Posted in Plastic-free packaging
£15.75 (price at publication)
Atlantic Blankets
Imagine wrapping yourself up in the cosiest of blankets, inspired by the ocean and run by a Cornish family. Atlantic blankets make an array of soft blankets, picnic blankets and towels with a firm nod towards the coastal lifestyle.
For Christmas they have beautiful gift sets that include a blanket, a coastal candle and a Cornish chocolate bar. We also love their striped peshtemal towels for summer days at the beach.
We love these blankets because they use recycled and natural fibres in their designs. They also remove ocean bound plastic bottles from the ocean and support local ocean conservation charities.
From £20
Women & Waves
Want some surf wear that has great designs and is supporting a female owned U.K. label? Well, Women + Waves might just have some new threads for you.
We love the Women + Waves Boxy Clara Tee in Olive Green. With this T-shirt you’re actually helping to end waste in the fashion industry. With this epic print on our women's boxy t-shirt, you can show your love for surfing. What's more, this product comes from certified organic cotton and it’s made to be remade - scan the QR code in the care label to send it back when worn out, how amazing is that?
What's more, Women + Waves have a 15% off discount code for any of your purchases: Women+Waves
From £28
Available at www.womenandwavessociety.com
Surfboard Fin
Nothing says 'I love you' more than a beautifully crafted fin for your board to help you achieve your surfing goals. Fins don't have to be boring, 10 Over Surf store knows about that and they stock a ridiculous amount of drool-worthy fins. Check out their online selection to find eaxactly what your're looking for. We especially love this fin by Koalition, a French brand known for their high quality fins and beautiful designs.
Check out the full range of fins from 10 Over Surf here:
From £65
Nuocean Footwear
Want beautiful sandals with epic eco kudos points? Well, you've found them. An everyday sandal with a colourful past. Their sandals are built with soft vegan materials and their signature colourful sole is made from recovered ocean waste,
Each pair reuses around 300g of recovered ocean EVA foam from discarded flip flops.
Check out their other footwear styles here:
Prices from £75
Moonsgrace Wellness
U.K. based and female owned business making thoughtful pieces inspired by the sea, for the moments you need them most. Think rituals and self care for ocean loving yogis.
we especially love their ‘ritual’ coconut and soy based candles scented with coastal and coconut notes and topped with shells.
We also have our eyes on the clam shell trinket dishes for our ocean jewellery and the soy candle poured into an eco resin and sand holder in the shape of a conch shell!
£10 - £20
Kelpi Studio
Ever heard of seaweed paper? No neither had we, but we love these journals!
20 pages made with recycled paper great for sketching, writing and jotting all of your favourite things into. Honour your writing with a notebook worthy of your words.
Cover made with seaweed and recycled pulp.
Kelpi Studio have a discount code valid until the 20th December if you want to browse their other products: OCEANLOVER
£10
Married to the Sea
These Marrried to the Sea, relaxed fit, ladies Terry Towel t-shirt are made from responsible materials and look pretty cool too. We love these soft and comfy tops, perfect for lounging post surf. Screen printed with water-based inks in Newquay, Cornwall, UK, this U.K brand know how to make independent branded clothes cool and unique.
£35
Hopefully these Christmas gift ideas for surf girls, water women, salty sea swimmers, sailors and beachcombers will tick the eco, small business and beautifully thoughtful present boxes. Remember, supporting small businesses can make a livelihood and generates many a happy dance. Your order will be remembered and appreciated far beyond any purchase from a big corporation. Use your hard earned money to buy thoughtful gifts that won't be returned and will be cherished for years to come. It can be hard scouring the web for these gems and that's why we have done the hard work for you.
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Also check out our previous years gift ideas lists for even more inspiration!
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