The Mother's Day Gift Guide for Surf and Beach Moms
- Kailey Aiken
- 12 hours ago
- 5 min read
Whether you're shopping for a surfing mom, a mom of surfers, or a mom who does it all, we’ve picked out some of our favorite suits, clothes, accessories, and beach necessities that are perfect for any mom who spends most of her time in and near the ocean.
With Rumpl towels, moms don’t have to worry about lugging wet, heavy towels off of the beach after every surf session. The quick-dry Tech Towel Totes convert into tote bags perfect for carrying sunscreen, water, wax, and snacks to the beach. They also have a dedicated stash pocket and key loop to keep your valuables safe.
All of Rumpl’s towels hold up to 4x its weight in water and fold up small for packing, and come in single and double size options. Both sizes also come in three different patterns.
If Mom already has a favorite beach bag, Rumpl also has traditional quick-dry towels in standard and large sizes that are available in multiple colors and patterns.
Photo courtesy Carve
Carve’s Sonny Compression One Piece is one of our favorite women’s surf suits. With a flattering front cut out, fixed crossover straps, and removable pads, this suit is both stylish and functional — a combo necessary for any good surf suit.
The Sonny is perfect for active days spent in and out of the water, and can handle everything from small waves, to big waves, to pushing the kids into waves, and is just as good for lounging or walking on the beach. It comes in several different colors, and offers sizes XXS to XL, so there’s no shortage of options.
Photo courtesy Carve
The Fox Sweater is a lightweight sweater vest with a semi-transparent design that's both stylish and functional when thrown over your favorite bikini top or tank.
Cropped and relaxed in fit, this top works as a coverup or an extra layer over dresses and tops.
We think it pairs well with Carve’s Audrey Wide Leg Pants, but its simple design makes it versatile enough to wear with almost any bottoms. Whether she’s on the beach, or out on the town, Mom can rock the Carve Fox Sweater any day.
Photo courtesy Freefly
Every mom needs a staple coverup for the beach, and button-ups are in right now. Freefly's Sullivan Shirt is a classic button-up combining a buttery soft material with a lightweight linen feel.
It’s perfect for throwing over a swimsuit, lounging poolside or seaside, or pairing with the Sullivan shorts for a night out.
The casual button-up silhouette is versatile and travel-friendly, and the 4-way stretch offers freedom of movement.
There are five different colors and patterns to choose from, and Mom can experiment with rolling cuffs up or down, and buttons done or undone to fit whatever style she’s feeling for the day.
Photo courtesy Freefly
For every coverup shirt, mom’s going to need a matching pair of shorts to complete the set. Freefly’s Sullivan Shorts come in six different colors and patterns to match the Sullivan Shirt, but look just as good on their own, worn over a swimsuit or paired with a basic top.
These shorts are easygoing and comfortable with that same soft, lightweight feel. Their elastic waistband makes them nice and stretchy, perfect for a relaxing beach day, a long walk, or a day out in town.
Photo courtesy Yeti
For the mom who basically lives at the beach, the YETI Lowlands Blanket is a huge upgrade from a sandy towel.
It's got enough space for kids, dogs, and whoever else tags along to sit on the beach and watch the surf, and it’s got a waterproof layer so nobody ends up sitting in damp sand five minutes in.
It also comes with a carry bag, repels dirt and pet hair, but still feels soft enough to lounge on. It’s perfect for long beach days, park days, tailgates, or throwing down after a surf.
Photo courtesy Yeti
If your mom runs on iced coffee, beach days, and errands, the YETI Travel Straw Mug could make a great new sidekick for her.
It keeps drinks ice-cold for hours, which is perfect for long days in the sun. It comes in 20, 30, and 40 oz, and is actually leakproof when closed, so there won’t be any spill-in-bag disasters.
The straw tucks away neatly, and it comes in 11 different colors, making it as practical as it is aesthetic.
Photo courtesy Yeti
All surfers — Moms and kids both — need fuel before and after a surf session. The YETI Dash and Dine Set can keep everything from chips and dip to last night’s steak dinner fresh and ready to eat on the beach.
The containers are leakproof, airtight, and built to fit right into your cooler.
The set comes with three sizes (small for snacks and dips, medium for sides, large for full meals), and you can mix and match depending on how many kids, friends, and parents you’re feeding.
Photo courtesy Bote
A good quality waterproof bag can be a gamechanger for surf moms. With Bote’s Highwater Duffel bag, there's no need to worry about the tide coming up, an impromptu rainstorm, or even a dunk in the ocean.
Perfect for beach days, boat days, and paddle excursions, this bag is a 100% waterproof-submersible piece of luggage.
The spacious interior will protect all your belongings and features a side mesh organizer pocket to keep smaller items separate and easy to locate.
Photo courtesy Riplix
A cool surf hat is the true mark of a surf mom. The Riplix Ride On Surf Baseball Cap is the kind of hat that can keep up with mom.
It stays on in the water, floats if it gets knocked off, and dries fast, so she can avoid a soggy hat situation.
It’s made from recycled plastic, has an adjustable strap with a ponytail hole, and comes in a bunch of colors and sizes, so there’s plenty of options.
It’s especially great for longboard days or smaller surf when you want some extra sun protection without thinking about it.
The Bottom Line
This Mother’s Day, skip on the last-minute flowers and go for something she’ll use all summer long. A thoughtful, surf-ready gift (or a couple of them) is the perfect option if she's out in the lineup, hanging out on the sand, or doing both in the same day.
Comments