If you are just starting out in the world of surfing, you have a lot to learn. 

First, you must start your surfing journey by making sure you have the right pieces of surf gear. Of course, you don’t need to buy ALL of your surfing equipment at once, unless you’re willing to blow an entire paycheck, so you can think of this surfing gear list as an essential equipment list that can be built over time.

Some of these pieces of equipment are necessary for any surfer, whether new or old, and some pieces are essential for surfers who are experienced, though who want to optimize their time in the water. 

Without further ado, let’s hop in and take a look at the 7 essential pieces of surfing equipment.