Christmas Gift Ideas for Surfers 

You can’t gift wrap the perfect wave, so we’ve collected some Christmas gift ideas for the surfers in your life.

Give the Gift of Inspiration with a Museum Annual Pass to check out SURF!

Book them a Museum Annual Pass so they can ride the wave of inspiration throughout 2026. With unlimited access to our major exhibition SURF! and community exhibition Surfing Memories, they’ll be able to explore Cornwall’s rich surfing heritage, dive into the culture that shaped British wave riding, and discover new perspectives on ocean connection with return visits all year long.

Buy them tickets to the Spring Lecture Series: Breaking Waves: Surf History, Art, and Ocean Futures

Give the gift of some surf wisdom with tickets to our Spring Lecture Series at National Maritime Museum Cornwall. This extraordinary series explores the powerful connections between surf culture, environmental activism, and coastal heritage—celebrating Cornwall’s pioneering role in British surfing while addressing urgent challenges facing our oceans. Tickets are available to attend in person or watch the live stream online from afar.

Surfing, Sustainability & The Future of Waveriding in Cornwall with Dr Sam Bleakley
Thursday 19 March, 7.30pm
Join SURF! guest curator Dr Sam Bleakley as he explores how surfing in Cornwall is a driving force for the blue economy.

Waves of Change: Surf Culture, Art, and Coastal Activism with Andy Hughes
Thursday 2 April, 7.30pm
Join artist Andy Hughes as he explores the powerful intersection of surf culture, contemporary art, and environmental activism.

Inside Skewjack Stories: Culture, Community & Changee with Rachel Yates
Thursday 14 May, 7.30pm
Skewjack Stories curator Rachel Yates takes us on a journey to the UK’s first and only surf village, operating in the far west of Cornwall from 1971 to the 1980s.

Gift them the Mindfulness and Surfing Book

Discover the meditative power of surfing in this exploration of ocean wisdom and personal reflection. SURF! Exhibition curator and author Dr. Sam Bleakley highlights surfing as the ultimate mindfulness practice, offering life lessons that extend far beyond the waves with insights for surfers and non-surfers alike. Dive into a profound journey that transforms wave riding from a sport into a path of personal discovery and natural connection.

And if they’ve already got a beloved copy of Sam’s book, check out our Top Ten Surf Books for Surfers for more recommendations, including a few from Sam himself.

Book them on to surf-inspired Deep Blue Silent Disco Yoga

Inspired by the SURF! exhibition, this one-of-a-kind experience on Friday 20 March 2026 invites participants to connect deeply with the rhythms of nature through a flowing yoga practice led by Alicia Ray and Rich from Gwithian Beach Yoga, accompanied by immersive ocean-inspired soundscapes.

Purchase something practical and kind to the planet

The One Blue Eye Cornwall Surf Wax Comb is an essential tool for every surfer’s kit. Made from 100% recycled plastic surf wax comb by One Blue Eye, based in Cornwall. Founder Matt Nott is driven by a passion for surfing and a commitment to ocean conservation. Each product is a tribute to the ocean, designed to empower surfers and ocean lovers to protect the environment while enjoying their passion for the waves.

Explore Our Full SURF! Range for even more surf gift ideas of kit they’ll love, from books to accessories, discover even more gift ideas.