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Jan 04, 2022

The Ultimate Summer Gear Guide

Surfer's Go-To Guide for Summer

The gloves are off! The best time to be a surfer is here. Post-work sessions, warmer temps with balmy waters, new swell directions are waking up dormant local surf spots. Wetsuits are dried and retired from their long, hard Winter run. Bikinis and Boardshorts fill the lineups. The all-day surf session returns. In short, it’s hard to beat the heat.

But those dreamy summer sessions can only be made a reality with the right gear. We’re talking the ultimate boardshorts, flexible neoprene, soft and light surf tees and all the peripheral gear needed to get it there. Luckily, our Ultimate Summer Gear Guide is here to make it easy.


Men’s Summer Gear Guide

Checkout the top-tier items for guys who surf this summer. La Nina weather systems are keeping us guessing so you want to be ready for anything. For peak heat you’ll want the Ultimate Boardshorts. Grab your new Springsuit for the chilly ultra early surfs (first light is 5am now and there’s no rest for the wicked!). In water or on land Boardwalks are best for beach hangs and apres-surf kick-ons. When it’s time to pack up, throw all of the above in your Wet/Dry stash bag - keep your gear safe and sound and your station wagon sparkling. Plus check out the Saltwater Culture Collection for the gear made with sustainability in mind; an eco-conscious capsule with heaps of keepers.

Men's 3-2-One BoardshortsMirage 3/2/One Boardshorts

Tested in the heaviest conditions while on the Search, the Mirage 3/2/One Ultimate Boardshort represents the pinnacle in our boardshort technology. 3 elite fabrics have come together to make One of the best board shorts you have ever worn - tough where you need it, stretch where you feel it.

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Wetsuits and Springsuits

Springsuits are the perfect transitional bit of rubber for summer; you’ll get more mileage out of your Winter suit by retiring that 4’3 earlier and won’t be cooking when the water warms up. Everyone needs a great springy in their wetsuit quiver. From our sleeveless short-leg Dawn Patrol Short John with it’s retro appeal, to the hyper-stretch of the E-Bomb short arm, you’re bound to find the style, length, and thickness you need.

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Saltwater Culture Collection

Designed to offer our customers an environmentally conscious range of quality surf products, Saltwater Culture is made with sustainability in mind. Created from materials made from recycled bottles, organic cotton, organic hemp and ECONYL Regenerated Nylon from old fishing nets and other nylon waste.

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Ultimate Stretch Walkshort

At home on land and out in the water, our men's Boardwalks collection can be worn from city to surf. The Boardwalk boardshorts feature multi-purpose fabric designed to offer the style of a casual short, with the technical aspects of our boardshorts range.

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Surf Series Wet and Dry

Our Surf Series collection provides technical wet & dry equipment to see you through your Search. Made for Durability – this collection of bags will protect your gear while allowing for ultimate mobility.

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Medina Ultimate Mirage Boardshort

The 3x World Champ's signature boardshort is here. The Medina Mirage Ultimate Boardshort is the pinnacle of boardshort performance, fit for complimenting World Champion surfing.

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Search GPS 2 Watch

Like no other in the lineup. Track your waves, speed, distance and more while racking up your wave count with each session. Now paired with Surfline Sessions, paddle out in front of any Surfline cameras and replay your waves directly on your phone before you’re even out of your suit.

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Surf Hardware

Whether you need a new leash, Piss Off to clean your wetsuit, a koozie to keep your beer cold or a logo keychain to open it, we have it. Shop our favorite surf accessories for the holiday season!

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F-Light Travel Bags

After carry-on? Or checked baggage? Choose from Global, Transit, Cabin, Boardbags and more. The premium F-Light range is custom-built for streamlined globetrotting with great travel hacks like inline wheels, telescopic handles, and durable lightweight construction.

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Hooded Towels

The Surf Changing Poncho Towel just makes life easy. A great surf towel for changing in the parking lot or on the beach, aiming to get you out there quicker. Made of a cotton terry and detailed with a Rip Curl wettie badge embroidery.

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Women’s Summer Gear Guide

It goes a little something like this: the heat’s hot, the waves are pumping and you’re bikini clad and ready to shred. Summer is here! The Ultimate Surfer’s Bikinis and Bombshell capsules are made for high-performance with bond-girl level style. Check your stats on the Search GPS 2 Watch… Erin Brooks eat-your-heart-out! You love summer trips? Photos and making memories? That time when the sun sets and an ethereal glow falls on the waves? We’ve got collections inspired by all of the above and more.
Explore Surf Revival, Namotu, Drifter and Surf Essentials below.

Mirage Ultimate Surfer’s Bikini

The ultimate surfer’s bikini is here. Meet Mirage, your go-to Summer surf & swim series! Supportive, flattering and comfortable, these performance-focused suits and bikinis are perfect from lineup to lounging. Explore Mirage now!

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Bombshell Series Wetsuit

Meet your new favorite wetsuit…the Rip Curl Bombshell Series. Warm where it counts, stretch where it matters, and freedom to take on Summer’s tanning rays…the Bombshell Series is the ultimate women’s summer wetsuit.

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Saltwater Culture Collection

Designed to offer our customers an eco-friendly range of quality surf products, Saltwater Culture is made with sustainability in mind.

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Surf revival Collection

Born in 1969, Rip Curl has led the surf fashion journeysince its inception. Today we high-five that colourfulhistory, and the fine madness that is Rip Curl.Straight from the 90’s, this is Surf Revival…

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Namotu Collection

Drift onto island time as you listen to the sound of the surf, feel the heat from the sun and sand. Your island paradise is calling, and the Namotu Collection will help take you there. Inspired by easy and breezy resort-wear styles, this tropical collection features native florals, soft silhouettes and drawstring detailing.

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Beach Accessories

Packing for a girls’ weekend down the coast, heading on an adventure overseas, or simply want to keep your gear handy in the back of your car, our range of women’s backpacks, luggage and beach bags will keep you traveling.

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Surf Essentials

The perfect swim for the perfect day. Celebrate Summer in the Premium Surf and Classic Surf Series, both featuring our best-selling silhouette and made from premium materials.

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Tees and Tanks

Surf inspired graphics splashed across premium cotton with a perfected fit…our selection of easy to wear tees will mix and match with all your favorite summer looks.

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Search GPS 2 Watch

The SearchGPS 2 is not only smaller, lighter and more durable than its predecessor but now also comes with real-time surf conditions powered by Surfline and GPS tracking for all of your activities, from surf to snow, run to swim.

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Drifter Collection

Take yourself away to those warm summer days in The Drifter collection.
Hand drawn graphics and contrasting floral prints are made to bemixed and matched, while femme silhouettes andsubtle textures complement throughout.

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Kids Gift Guide

Parenting a budding young surfing world champ is undoubtedly a full-time job. Dawn surf chauffeuring, nutrient-rich meal prepping, and expert filming and editing, are a mere few of the daily tasks involved… So, it’s fair enough you haven’t gotten around to the chrissy presents just yet! Never fear, the surf-mums and rad-dads amongst the Rip Curl ranks have banded together to tally up the best Christmas gifts for boys and girls who shred! That way you can lock in the presents nice and early and keep your eyes on the task at hand! Because you know they’re going to ask at the end of the day, “Did you see that one!?”.

Kids Wetsuits

It seems that younger surfer’s always seem to outlast their elders in icy waters through sheer froth and determination. That said a good wetsuit is an essential for a little shredder and chattering teeth are not what you want! As a general rule; go Flashbomb (ultimate warmth). If they feel the cold, E-Bomb (unparalleled stretch/performance). If they’re chasing that 2040 Olympic gold medal, and Dawn Patrol (durability) if they have a tendency to destroy things. A Rip Curl wetsuit is an epic gift. Signed, sealed, delivered!

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Kids Swimwear

Does she love the seaside? Then bathers, one-pieces, 3-piece sets are all good options. Rip Curl have an epic range of girls swimwear for the littlest beach goers up to teens. Functional and fun prints for all ages!

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Kids Boardshorts

Premium trunks will put a smile on any young grom’s face! If he’s a competitor in the making, take a look at our 3/2/One Mirage Boardshorts. They’re made with durable cordura, neoprene side panels and lightweight and comfy Mirage Pro Fabric. If he’s more of a cruiser check out the Bondi Volleys; above the knee length, mellow colours and designs. These are sure to get the nod on Christmas morning.

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Kids Tops and Tees

Our surf-inspired tops include graphic tees, muscle tank tops, long sleeve t-shirts and more to suit their look. Pair with our girls' shorts for the ultimate outfit present.

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Kids Accessories

Think outside the box with gifts from our Rip Curl accessories range. We’ve got kids’ beach-proof backpacks, hooded towels, lunch boxes, pencil cases and all created with radical surf prints and designs they’ll love!

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Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers, find the perfect little surf gift something that says, happy hollow days let’s get some waves!

Hats

If they enjoy lazy days in the sunshine give them the gift of unblemished skin. A bit of vitamin D never goes astray but a sautéd snout can really ruin your summer vibe. Choose from classic wide brim straw hats, peaked caps, flat brims, bucket hats and beanies.

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Thongs

An iconic summer gift, Rip Curl footwear is a true blue institution. Whether you call them sandals, slides, double pluggers, jandals, flip-flops, or thongs they’re the ultimate in easy breezy beach style. When that sand is sizzling you’ve got to have them!

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Drifter Beach Tote Bag

A good present. This fashionable beach bag looks at home on white sandy beaches with its fringing details, tassels and tactile fabrication. Plus it’ll store all sunnies, sunblock, books, bathers and more on the day, then pack away neatly when empty.

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Water Bottles

Give the gift of unlimited refills! The Search Drink Bottle is an epic insulated flask for hot or cold beverages. Make sure they’ve got the hydration station sorted when you post up at your local spot.

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