Don't get caught short on your next surf trip. Grab your favourie surf brands from New Wave before you go, and avoid the guesswork overseas.
These are just a few of the essentials we suggest taking on your surf trip.
- Spare Fin Set, not all countries carry the same fin system and range. We Stock FCSII and Futures, we also have spare fin keys and our great easy fin tool, the fin puller to get your fins in and out with ease.
- Leashes: Protect your investment and your fellow surfers. Grab a couple of reliable cords, including a heavy-duty 6 or 8-foot leash for when the swell pumps.
- Wax: Never get caught short in the car park. Grab a few bars of our temperature-matched wax so you always have the perfect formula for local waters. An unknown wax brand can kill your surf session.
- Roof Straps: The ultimate session saver for any road trip. Pack a set of heavy-duty tie-downs to easily secure your quiver to any vehicle or rental.
- Repair Kits: Dings happen, but they don't have to end your day. Grab a compact, UV-curing resin kit to fix minor damage in minutes and get straight back out there. For a quick on the go repair ding tape is a great session saver.
- Surf Hats: A high-quality surf hat is essential for protecting your face during warmer climate surf sessions. We have a large range of surf bucket hats and caps.
- Changing Towels & Ponchos: Grab a quality changing towel or surf poncho that doubles as extra padding inside your board bag.
- Reef-Safe Sunscreen & Zinc: Protect your skin and our oceans. Don't risk cheap supermarket brands—grab our high-protection, water-resistant zinc that stays on all day. Some eco surf resorts require reef friendly sunscreen.
- Key safe, did you know that most car rental companies will not cover you if you do the good old Gizzy leave the key on your tyre trick?!
- Ear Plugs: Prevent surfer’s ear and nasty infections from foreign waters. A comfortable, secure pair of ear plugs belongs in every surfer's everyday kit bag.
- Little extras, these are often overlooked but sometimes can be hard to find in more remote places. Leash ties, grub screws, wax comb or wax remover.
Posted: Saturday 1 August 2026

