The global surfing equipment market size is estimated to reach USD 6.32 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.5% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The primary factor driving the market growth is the push by surfing equipment manufacturers, marketers, and associations to make surfing much more approachable than it has been in previous years. In addition, increased interest in surfing due to the growing focus of consumers on wellness and fitness will support the market growth. Over the years, surf tourism has had a considerable impact on the demand for surfing equipment and apparel.
In recent years, increased accessibility and affordability have attracted a large number of surfers from many demographic groups. Due to the use of wave pools for training, surfing has become more accessible to people who do not live near a beach. Surfers who can access these pools can train regardless of the weather and at any time of the day. Thus, an increasing number of wave pools has increased the demand for surfing equipment.
People are spending an increasing amount of money on surfing as the sport’s culture grows. Surfers in the United States spend more than USD 3 billion on local surfing trips each year, according to Surf Park Central. The average surfer in the United States owns four different surfboards and spends 2.5 hours surfing per local season.
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Based on product, the surfing boards segment accounted for the largest revenue share of 68.0% in the global surfing equipment industry in 2024.
The apparel & accessories product segment is expected to advance at the highest CAGR during the forecast period.
The online distribution channel segment is expected to advance at the highest CAGR in the global surfing equipment industry over the forecast period.
The North America accounted for the largest global revenue share of 46.7% in 2024, driven by the rising popularity of surfing as a recreational activity in regional economies, particularly the U.S. and Mexico.
Grand View Research has segmented the global surfing equipment market based on product, distribution channel, and region:
Surfing Equipment Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Surfing Boards
Short Board
Long Board
Apparel & Accessories
Surfing Equipment Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Offline
Online
Surfing Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
U.K.
France
Spain
Portugal
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia & New Zealand
South Korea
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
MEA
South Africa
UAE
List of Key Players in the Surfing Equipment Market
Billabong
Quiksilver
Madluc Pty Ltd
CHANNEL ISLANDS SURFBOARDS
Nike, Inc.
FIREWIRE SURFBOARDS
Rusty Surfboards
Rip Curl. Ltd.
CANNIBAL SURFBOARDS
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