A Surf Mum's 15 Favorite Surf Accessories

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Surf accessories exist to make surfing more effortless, more manageable, and to enhance the overall experience of surfing: from pre-surf prep at home, all the way to riding a peeling, glistening wave face.

And as a surf mum with three beautiful, blonde-headed beach groms, I'd like to think I've learned a thing or two about surf accessories.

What things actually provide value to the surfing experience? What are some of the most underrated surf accessories that everyone should have? Which of them really aren't much of a valuable addition to a day at the beach? Those kinds of things.

Here's a piece of my mind, a touch of my experience and surfing knowledge of what I deem to be the best surf accessories, both for surf mums and anyone else with a wave-riding passion. Check it:

Since we're on the subject of fins, here's another killer device that makes life easier and, well, a heck of a lot less painful. Removing fins can hurt the hands, especially if you don't have a towel handy (dig the pun?), and you can even ding your surfboard if yanked too hard.

This fin puller surf accessory pops the fins out with ease, preserving the longevity of your fin box and leaving you without a red mark etched into your palm.

The Salty Shreds 70's Surfskate

We're seriously passionate about sustainability, and surf clothing comprises a large part of what we deem surf accessories. Think about it; it's what we wear, what keeps us comfortable in the water, and an embodiment/expression of our style and passion.

So, to match style with sustainability and also functionality, as these suckers are flexible and ultra-comfortable on the skin, I've got to nominate the Yin & Yang Cocotex Sustainable Boardshorts as a must-have surf accessory for anyone in your surfer family.

Do your groms run recklessly through the house, too? In terms of surfboard accessories, storage should remain a primary focus. Any surf rack is better than none, but I like wall racks the best. Not only do they keep your boards permanently off of their tails, but they store your surfboards high.

This means much less of a chance that your quiver will go tumbling due to an accidental bump in with an overly energized munchkin'.

Food and hydration are absolutely surfing accessories. An accessory positively contributes to a thing or an experience, and healthy snacks and proper hydration are quite literally the keystones to any surfing experience done right.

And if you have a grom(s) at the house, you know how essential keeping those bellies full and satisfied during a long beach day is, as we all want to get the most out of this relaxation window.

Be sure to pack the snacks, and I like to keep things light and hydrating with fruit. Switching up your sources of hydration, in general, is super important, as kids often need a bit of flavor, so fruits, coconut water, and other additions to straight-up water are always good to have.

Keep it all cold in our super cute, super rad Salty Shreds Beach Cups.

Linen clothes are synonymous with a beach day. There are a plethora of linen fabric benefits, and I absolutely love this versatile material.

In terms of summertime surf sessions, linen clothes are wonderful when you must finally hide your skin from the sun. They'll offer sun protection while keeping you cool, the hollow flax fibres allowing for optimal airflow.

Linen clothes are stylish, embodying the perfect beach vibes in their look, appearance, and design; they wick away sweat and a whole lot more. So for that, linen clothes are a must-have surf accessory.

Surf earplugs are critical if you're raising surf kids, and really, swimmers' ears sucks for everyone. Surgery for surfers' ears is all-too-common, so if you have sensitive ears or want to add an additional level of comfort and safety (safety means they lessen the chance of ear infection), incorporate these into your arsenal of surfing accessories.

Here's Conner Coffin on why he wears them, as this perfectly reiterates the necessity of this valuable surfing addition.

I'm extremely adamant about walking barefoot as much as possible. All of my groms walk barefoot, as do I, and for some pretty rad benefits. Grounding is a healing practice, and there's no better place to do it than at the beach, looking for waves.

But sometimes the sand gets hot, or we have to get down a windy path before arriving on softer ground, and so arises the need for shoes. So if you're going to wear shoes, you might as well make them sandals!

Sandals let your feet breathe, you don't need sandy socks, and they're easy to toss on and off.

Just make sure to sunscreen up your groms little piggies!

Protecting your surfboards from theft during travel or busy parking isn't all that hard, and that's why locking surf straps aren't just a surf accessory; they're a surf necessity.

It's so simple to lower the chance of your boards being ripped off the racks by some hooligan, and all it takes is to opt for locking surf straps. These suckers are nearly impossible to cut, and they require either a key or a code to free your shred stick from the roof. Why wouldn't you have them?

Wax can be a total nightmare to car seats. And, your little munchkin surfer baby might think it's just another tasty bubblegum treat. Protect your car's interior and get the most out of your wax by storing it in a wax box.

Plus, these boxes often come with an attached wax comb, so they're a total of two-for-one surf accessories.

Nothing sucks more than needing a quick ding repair before getting back in the water. And, if you don't have some ding repair handy, you might not be getting back out there at all…

I always keep a bit of Suncure stored in a cool place, like my cooler, and always bring it along to every session. You never know when you'll need it, and you will always be thankful that you had it!