Surf Poncho & Changing Robes

Surf poncho’s or surf changing robes have totally revolutionised outside and cold temperature changing. Led by dryrobe, but driven by surfing, this is a collection of surf accessories that didn’t exist before - and now as surfers we cannot live without them.

Come in from your winter surf and don a comfy changing robe or poncho to bring you back into the warm. No matter what the elements are throwing at you a surf poncho will help you get dry, stay warm and maintain your modesty when changing out of your wetsuit. Sounds like a cliché but you really will not realise how much you will use a changing robe until you own one.

Kept in the back of your car permanently, they are great around any sporting events for keeping warm before, after, or even when watching. Surf ponchos can really fit into two groups of products categorised by construction. Light weight towelling robes are great for use in hot climates. Especially useful for kids for ease of changing, or to keep warm or protected from the sun. Great for kids who surf, or swim or just to slip on after a shower. More durable surf changing robes (such as the Dryrobe or Alder Polar Coat) have a heavy duty 100% waterproof and windproof outer with a synthetic fleece lining, which wicks moisture away from your skin, drying you instantly and warming you up for the journey home or before the next session.

They are oversized, comfortably fitting over clothes, giving you loads of room to change in and out of your wetsuit and back into clothes whilst still fully wearing the robe. I use my heavy duty surf changing robe every time I surf. I can get changed at home and drive to the beach with my changing robe over my wetsuit, or I can change at the beach before or after a surf, preserving my energy and core temperature with full protection from the elements.

High end features you should be looking for include: a 2-way zip (operates from inside or outside), fully lined exterior pockets, a waterproof fully closing pocket (great for car keys and or phone), and ideally not too bulky.