SurfEars 4.0 Surf Ear Plugs

Your ears are one of the most under-protected parts of your body in the surf — and the statistics around surfer's ear make for sobering reading. Recent studies conducted at surf events in Ireland and California revealed that 75.7% of surfers showed some degree of surfer's ear, and among those who had surfed for over 10 years, the prevalence rose to 84%. The good news is that prevention is straightforward, and SurfEars 4.0 makes it easier than ever.

The world's leading vented earplug, SurfEars 4.0 blocks water while letting sound in — staying securely in place and trusted by over 500,000 surfers, swimmers, divers and kayakers. Unlike traditional earplugs that leave you feeling cut off from the world around you, SurfEars uses an acoustic mesh that lets you hear your surroundings clearly while keeping cold water and wind out of the ear canal — exactly where surfer's ear starts.

The fit is fully customisable, with multiple sizes of gels (XS, S, M, L) and wing options included in the box to suit almost every ear shape. A detachable leash keeps them secure in heavy wipeouts, and a premium silicone storage case with magnetic closure and ventilation holes means they're easy to dry and carry to and from the beach. They're also made with recycled ocean plastic — a small but meaningful detail that aligns with how most surfers think about the ocean they surf in.

If you've been putting off protecting your ears, SurfEars 4.0 is the easiest reason to start. Available in-store at Flowstate Surf + Sport, Newmarket, Auckland.