Great Gifts For Ocean Women
- Sara Strachan
- Nov 3
- 7 min read
Updated: Nov 5
It's that time of year again when we try to find the perfect gift. This blog is for those wanting to support independent brands, give something meaningful and also give back to our oceans. 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!
Siren Surfboards
Now this is the gift of gifts. Introducing Siren Surfboards, a range of bespoke surfboards, designed specifically with the female surfer in mind.
Designed by a woman, the Siren Surfboards shapes, dimensions, designs, and colourways are all carefully considered to meet the needs of female surfers. Inspired by a love of the ocean, the Siren Surfboards logo and each board model has been inspired by Sirens and Mermaids from Folklore and Mythology.
These beautiful water craft would be a dream gift for any ocean surfing mermaid.
Prices from £679
Wallien Wetsuits
What ocean-going, U.K. based female doesn't need a wetsuit to keep her toastie in the British waters? Well, Wallien might just have the answer for you. They create world-class water wear designed by women, for women.
Using the best materials available, Wallien cut suits to fit the female form and are very serious about water wear technology. Their suits are durable, form fitting, warm and have a freedom of movement and comfort that is unparalleled on the women’s market.
Importantly Wallien are committed to the marine environment and are introducing Yulex into their whole range which is much more sustainable than neoprene and limestone neoprene. Not only are these suits well fitting, beautiful and eco-conscious they will earn you serious points if gifted to your favourite water woman.
Wetsuits from £199
Better Days Supply Co.
Want some surf wear that has great designs and is supporting an independent U.K. label? Well, Better Days Surf Supply might just have some new threads for you.
With a deep love for art and illustration, Better Days Supply Co. bring together bold graphic designs that reflect the raw energy of days spent pursuing outdoor adventure and good times. Each graphic is carefully crafted, blending style with narrative, to create something that’s as much about self-expression as it is about wearing something that speaks to who you are. This isn’t just clothing—it’s a canvas for expression.
From £28
Available at www.mangosurfing.com
Saltwater Path Surf Journal
This is a great gift for surfers that want to progress in their surfing. The Saltwater Path Surf Journal is a daily journal for reflecting on surf days to help you note the conditions, tide times, feelings and improve motivation.
An easy to fill out surf log lets you record your surf experience and clear prompts help you to capture the thoughts & feelings that came to you in water. On the days that the responsibilities of life, work or the surf conditions have kept you out of the water there are different prompts to help you feel connected, grateful & prepared for your next surf.
Not only is this a unique and useful journal it's also beautifully designed that you'll want to take it everywhere with you.
£25.99
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
Surf Art Calendar
The perfect gift for the socialite surfer, they can plan their life, never missing an event. Plus it’s doubles as beautiful art work too!
This wall calendar features hand-drawn surf art by Belgian illustrator Jovi Cauwels. His laid-back, bohemian style and minimalist linework somehow bottles up the feeling of laid-back surf vibes; sun on your back, boards on the sand, salty hair and slow days...
Each month includes one of his bestselling designs - and at the end, you'll have 12 prints to frame!
Designed and printed in the UK on 100% recycled and recyclable paper.
£18.50
Waterhaul Sunglasses
Want beautiful sunnies with epic eco kudos points? Well, you've found them. Hand-finished Italian-crafted frames made from 100% recycled fishing gear, recovered from the UK coastline.
Every sunglasses frame is fully traceable to the exact beach or harbour the fishing gear used was recovered from with the included QR code with every pair.
Waterhaul use mineral glass lenses for superior optical clarity, exceptional scratch resistance; perfect for sandy environments, and unmatched sustainability, as glass is infinitely recyclable and free from microplastics.
Their glasses are covered by a ‘Recycle and Replace’ lifetime guarantee, where they'll replace broken frames free of charge, and your old damaged frames can go straight back into their closed-loop recycling process.
Plus all of their lens options provide full UV400 protection.
Our favourites are the Daymer Heather sunglasses with matt lilac finish, inspired by the heather that grows around our coastline in the late summer.
Designed for durability with five-barrel hinges, the frames are heat-mouldable for a custom fit at home.
The Daymer Heather Sunglasses are a Unisex cat-eye sunglasses, crafted from 100% recycled fishing gear, helping to clean our oceans whilst making a symbolic sustainable statement.
Check out their other designs here:
Prices from £32.50
Sand & Palm: Sustainable Surf & Swimwear
The swimwear that Vicki designs is most definitely drool worthy and will surely be a winner of a gift for all water loving woman. A one-woman brand , with beautifully designed swimsuits, that fit properly and don’t go anywhere in the surf, adorned with gorgeous prints, and that are also ethically and sustainably produced.
Each design is unique with it's print placement and all sand&palm designs are made with lycra made from ECONYL® regenerated nylon made from nylon waste otherwise polluting the Earth, like fishing nets, fabric scraps, carpet flooring, and industrial plastic.
The designs are made in small batches so you have to get in quick to nab one of these beauties.
£80
Lush Ocean Inspired Products
U.K. based Lush has the most delicious smelling products perfect for wannabe mermaids. Making your locks shine and your skin smell divine. Here's a round up of our faves:
Sea Vegetable Soap £5.50
Delivering tides of cleansing sea salt, refreshing lime oil and Mineral-rich arame seaweed.
The base of their palm-oil-free soap is rapeseed oil and coconut oil. The coconut oil is sourced from a supplier who supports farmers pressured by the palm industry to deforest their land and grow palm. Instead, they are supported to grow coconut in biodiversity friendly ways. They also have a number of wildlife support programmes, including protecting the spawning area of marine turtles.
Sea Spray Hair Mist £13
Get a beach-beautiful style with this volumising sea salt spray! A gorgeous orange flower, neroli and grapefruit blend perfumes your locks with the most intoxicating smell, that evokes the delight of frolicking besides crystalline waters.
Ocean Salt Face & Body Scrub £13
Made with over 45% sea salt, Ocean Salt face scrub cleans up ecosystems as well as complexions! The sea salt inside is responsibly sourced from Portuguese and Bulgarian salt pans that provide essential shelter for migrating birds and promote biodiversity.
Big Blue Bath Bomb £4.50
Drift in a blissfully soothing blend of lemon and lavender oils, with hand-harvested arame seaweed that's rich in minerals and skin softening sea salt, to float cares away.
Big Shampoo £9.50
A bestselling, sea salt shampoo. Reach for this shampoo when your hair needs a serious boost in shine and volume. Packed with hand-harvested sea salt and lemon infusion, this shampoo will give softness and texture with the incredible scent of neroli and vanilla.
Tide Chart
Why not gift a tide chart of a favourite surf break or swimming spot ?
A beautiful piece of art which doubles as a useful tide guide. These unique hydrographical charts can be bought for almost any area of the U.K. coastline.
A full year of tide times and heights with a wealth of local tidal, moon and ocean information and in 2026 a guide to coastal weather.
Life by the sea is shaped by weather conditions that are ever changing, the more we read the skies, the better we know the water.
Available in classic Nautical Blue and new limited edition Grey-Green.
£19.50
St Eval - Sea Salt Handwash & Lotion
Want to elevate your bathroom to a coastal oasis?
We have a blissful recommendation for your paws. Shaped by sea air and shifting tides, the Sea Salt range is fresh, uplifting and quietly energising. The scent of windswept salt and crisp citrus rests on the skin, awakening the senses with a breath of the wild coast.
Held in artisan 240ml glass bottles made in the UK, each one is designed to be used, refilled and cherished.
£29.50
Kernowfornia Soul Eco-Friendly Candles
Who doesn't love lighting candles at home to cosy up after a day spent in the great outdoors?
These delightful soy candles are hand-poured in Cornwall using 100% natural, vegan wax, clean-burning cotton or wood wicks, and plastic-free packaging. No paraffin. No nasties. Just pure coastal calm. Not only are their candles eco-friendly but they also support ocean conservation through their “Healthy Kelp Project.”
Each scent tells a story, from Atlantic surf breaks and sea spray mornings to sun-soaked desert canyons. Designed to transport you, relax you, and reconnect you.
£24.99
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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