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Saltwater Clothing

This picture shows the shop front of Saltwater in a nice sunrise light and two people walk past with their saltwater surfboards.

Welcome to the oldest
Surf Shop in Whangamatā

3mm Hidden Split Toe for Warmth, Flex & Board Feel
Flashbomb Booties Are Back
Early mornings, cold water, clean lines. These 3mm Flashbombs bring fast-drying warmth and a locked-in feel through every turn—so you stay out longer when it counts.
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Back in stock
$119.99
new arrivals
womens
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Surf Shell Hat
Shield your head from bumps in busy lineups with lightweight protective inserts, secure straps, and UV fabric. Stylish prints for adults & kids—stay safe, dry, and visible at Ocean Beach. NZ-made safety that shreds.
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$89.99
S/Double
Winter Layers Have Landed
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A men walking with his saltwater surfboard on the beach in Whangamata and wears his saltwater tubular tee.
Mens Saltwater Clothing
A girl on the beach somewhere on the South Island, wears a white saltwater sketch tee.
Womens Saltwater Clothing
Kid is running on the beach and chases a seagull.
Kids Saltwater Clothing

Saltwater
History

This picture shows the screen printing process of the saltwater iconic collection. You see a white shirt with the famous saltwater bottletop print.

Saltwater
Iconic Collection

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505B Port Road
3620, Whangamatā

Mon - Sun 9am - 5pm daily
extended summer hours

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