Not sure what to get your bestie or loved one for the Holidays? Our Holiday Gift Guide has you covered! Find the perfect surf suit for your friend who is always searching for the best waves, surf board covers to keep their board protected, and the perfect wide brimmed hat. There is something for all of your beach and water loving friends! Find the best sustainable surf wear of the season at Seea.

For the Surf Trip Enthusiast

Their ideal day: Start the day with a dawn patrol session, stop only to refuel and head out again. End the day with sunset beers, a big dinner, and early to bed to do it all over again the next day.

Mares Bag Packable Bag- This roomy waterproof bag packs tightly into its own pouch, so it won't take up space in your luggage or board bag. Ideal for beach days, surf trips, or wherever the day takes you!

Waive Maiden Wax and Comb- The Surf Trip Enthusiast never leaves their house unprepared, and wax is an essential! Snag a bar of Waive Maiden x Seea collab wax and be ready to stop wherever the waves look good.

Board Cover- For on the go surf missions protect your board and stop wax from melting onto your car with one of our cute covers. Find them for longboards and mid length boards.
 

For the Active Friend

Their Ideal Day: Early yoga class then a trip to the farmers market to stock up for the week, followed by a nice afternoon hike. End the day with an evening surf and a beachside fire with friends.
 

Ellie Top and Emma Swim Short in Basilone- The Ellie Top and Emma Swim short are the perfect set for anything active. Wear them running errands as athleisure, in a yoga class, or surfing. Feel secure, supported, and cute in this set! 

Brynne Dress- Not just for the beach! Feel comfortable and covered changing anywhere so you can switch from one activity to the next anywhere with ease. The Brynne dress is both cute and functional, you can even wear it out and about! 

Penelope Surf Suit- Perfect for colder days when you want something to cover your legs, the Penelope Surf Suit can transition from land to water. Wear it to yoga and then for a post workout dip in the ocean. 

Manda Paw Paw Salv- After a long day of activity, don't forget to take care of yourself. Use the Manda Paw Paw Salv to sooth skin on the go or once you get home. 

For the Sun Lover

Their ideal day: relaxing poolside at the Ace in Palm Springs or lounging on the beach somewhere in the Caribbean.
 
Calypso Hat- The perfect hat for style and sun protection. The Calypso hat packs down and can go anywhere you do.

Avasol Sun Screen- Stay protected from UV rays with Avasol mineral based and reef safe sun screen. Soak in the sun with out the sunburn!

Dip Sun Shield Conditioner- Don't forget to protect your hair! The Dip Sun Shield Conditioner keeps your hair healthy and protected from the sun so that you can enjoy your time outside worry free!

Dip Enzyme Spray- After a long day in the sun or at the beach, refresh your hair with the Dip Enzyme Spray. Use it post-surf for great results!

Phoebe Bottoms- Cute and cheeky, the Phoebe Bikini Bottom stays on but lets you get a tan! Check out all the color ways!

Bobby Top- The Bobby Top pairs perfectly with The Phoebe Bottom for a great pool side tan!

{Rosie Jaffurs shredding on her last surf trip in the Tofino in Nia. Photo by Lost Not Found Mag}

Before we get started, here are a few things to remember:

Pack your board bag tightly. This prevents your board from moving around and getting damaged.

Check “length maximums” for baggage on your flight or train. If you’re taking a longboard make sure that the airline will accept your board. Nothing is worse than showing up at the airport and not being able to check your bag.

Pack light. This will hopefully stop the people at the airport from having to throw your bag as aggressively. You can also leave a little note on the outside of your board bag saying ‘Fragile, Please be careful! Thank you :).'

Bring Roof Straps. You will need two roof straps to attach your board to the roof of a car or taxi. 

Pack Essentials. Check out our Surf Trip Essentials collection for everything you'll need for your spring break surf trip! 

Now that we have that covered, watch the short video below and follow along with step-by-step instructions to find out how to pack your surfboard! Don’t be afraid to ask for some help. Packing your surfboard is easier with some extra hands! 

• Soft clothing: surf suit, swimsuit, rashguard, changing towel, other clothing 
• Surfboard (of course!)
• Fins. Check out our Captain Fin collab fins for your longboard or mid-length!
• Wax comb
• Box cutter 
• 3-4 pool noodles, depending on board size (or use Flexi-Hex, a sustainable alternative)
• Duct tape 
• Surfboard cover 
• Board bag 

1. Gather all your equipment! Swimsuits, surf suits, rashguard, changing towels, surfboard, leash, fin, other clothing, etc. Here Rosie Jaffurs wears the Gaviotas in Pebble shot by Mike Ito. The Gaviotas is your perfect two-in-one rash guard and swimsuit! Check out all our Surf Trip Essentials here!
2. Remove the fin, and use the wax comb to remove any wax. 
3. Use the box cutter to cut a slit down the long end of the pool noodles. Do not cut all the way through, just until you hit the center hole. 
4. Wrap the pool noodle around all the rails of your surfboard starting with the nose and tail of your board, and then cut the remaining noodles to fit the side length. Quick tip: save your pool noodles for future trips! Another sustainable alternative is Flexi-Hex.  
5. Secure the pool noodles by wrapping duct tape around the width of your board. 
6. Wrap your board in a surfboard cover. Then put it in a surfboard bag.
7. Wrap your fin in soft clothing, and place it along with other soft clothing and swimsuits all around your board for extra padding. 
8. Finally, zip up your board bag and you’re ready to go!

1. Try staying local. Look for alternatives to air travel, like taking the AmTrak train up the coast of California or using local bus systems along the coast in Portugal. There is always more to explore in your own backyard
2. If you are flying, consider buying carbon offsets. Flying is an extremely carbon-intensive activity. Buying carbon offsets allows travelers to compensate for the amount of carbon dioxide they are putting into the environment with a reduction of the same amount through environmental action like reforestation projects, carbon sequestration, or renewable energy projects. Airlines like United and Delta offer this option, but you can also use projects like Cool Effect to offset your emissions directly.
3. Avoid board bag fees. Airlines like Alaska Airlines do not charge you extra for a board bag!
4. Stay in one spot. If you’re traveling far away take your time and really try to get to know one area. You do not need to check everything off your bucket list. Enjoy the moment and reduce your footprint!
5. Wear reef-safe sunscreen! Reefs are the lungs of the Earth, and wearing reef-safe sunscreen is a simple way to keep the reef healthy. Here is more information on sunscreen and how to keep you and the ocean healthy.
6. Shop local. Support the people who live in the places you are traveling to. They are the hearts and souls of surfing in that destination. Respect them! Here is our blog post on 5 Simple Ways You Can Be a Respectful Surf Tourist.

  {Rosie Jaffurs in the Mona, an essential part of any surf trip kit! Photo by Mike Ito}

Check out our Surf Trip Essentials collection to find everything you need for you spring break trip! 

Now your board is buckled and ready for take-off. Send us pictures from your spring break trip to @theseea on Instagram! 

The attraction was mutual - I loved her style & grace, and she had heart shaped eyes when she first saw Seea in person! Her favorite suit is the Hermosa, shown below in some great shots taken at Leo Carrillo State Park.

We are so happy to have met Jenayl, and are excited to welcome her to the Seeababe family!

Photos by Trent Siggard

funtemplatesside is a form fitting, reversible scoop neck tank, that looks great both in and out of the water.  This first edition of the Seeaside is already sold out, and with less than 50 pieces made, the "vintage stripe" is guaranteed to go fast!! Pick one up today from Thalia Surf Shop, or check them out on our online store.

Cindy gets cheeky on some classic California concrete

Amazing full pipe shot

One footed nose wheelie

Cindy hits the tiles backside with a stylish rail grab

Cindy on Seea:

"I've lived at the beach my whole life and not much surprises me when it comes to women's surfing whether it be wetsuits or swimsuits. But when I stumbled across this awesome new line SEEA, I was stunned. The retro styling, the attention to fabric & fit, as well as the cool print patterns, had me in a second."

To find out more about Cindy and her amazing work, check out her blog, or visit cindywhitehead.com.

From Seea with love,

Thanks Cindy!!