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Winter is a special time for surfers everywhere. The summer crowds thin out, and the surf starts to get bigger and more consistent. Along with all the stoke that winter surfing brings, winter also means cold. Ranging from chilly to freezing depending on where you’re surfing, the cold is going to hit you pre-surf, mid-session, and post surf.
I remember being younger and hating surfing in the winter, because it meant tears and the feeling of needles while my feet thawed. The real reason it was so miserable was that I didn’t have the right gear I needed to surf winter waves comfortably. But it doesn’t have to be like that for you. If you want to maximize your wave count this winter, you’ll need to stay as warm as possible. Sometimes cranking the heat in your car just won’t cut it for reheating your frozen digits. If you’re trying to get a quick session before work or during lunch or get rid of your excuses about how it’s cold, you’ll need to be smart about your gear. To help you, I’ve put together a list of some of my personal favorite items to help you stay warm from surf check to your drive home this winter. Here is my list of our winter surf essentials.