Our Favorite Post-Surf Snacks Ranked & Reviewed

Surfing requires an abundance of energy and can sometimes leave you feeling like you couldn’t possibly think of anything else but napping.

While it’s easy to tap out for the day or head on to the next thing, fueling your body first is essential.

A post-surf snack allows you to recover, replenish and rehydrate to compensate for the depletion that happened during your session.

What to Look for in Post-Surf Snacks

After a day of surfing, you want to make sure that you are fueling your body around 30-60 minutes afterward with a snack that has carbs and protein. The carbohydrates will help to replenish your energy stores and the protein will help jump-start the muscle repair process. A post-surf snack does not just include food, hydration is a key aspect as well to gain back some of the electrolytes and fluids you lost throughout your session.

Light Post-Surf Snacks

Banana and peanut butter: A banana with some peanut butter is a great light snack option if you’re looking for something quick but filling. The banana will help with any muscle cramps due to the potassium and the peanut butter is a great healthy fat and protein for muscle repair.

Yogurt and berries: Greek yogurt is another protein option to aid in the muscle recovery process and paired with berries and honey, you will get your dose of carbs and antioxidants for that extra energy boost.

Protein smoothies: Protein smoothies are a quick and effective way to recover, especially with ingredients such as bananas, nut butters, protein powders and spinach.

Filling Post-Surf Snacks:

If you’re a little hungrier after your session and need something that will hold you over for a bit, here are a couple more substantial snack options.

Avocado toast: Avocado toast is the perfect way to get your dose of healthy fats and carbs. Paired with additional toppings such as hemp seeds or sprouts, it’s the perfect snack for regaining energy and helping with cellular repair.

Tuna salad: Some love it and some hate it but tuna is loaded with protein, making it great if you’re looking for a snack that will keep you full for a bit and reduce any inflammation from a long day of paddling.

Rice cakes and almond butter: A rice cake and your choice of nut butter is full of healthy fats, fast carbs and protein. Especially when paired with a side of fruit, this snack is ideal to replenish glycerin stores and keep you full.

Snacks/Drinks to Rehydrate

As I mentioned earlier, hydration post-surf is just as important as a quick snack. You lose lots of fluids to the sun and ocean so here are a few drink options to replace any electrolytes and water lost.

Coconut water: Coconut water is packed full of electrolytes and is still a semi-sweet option that beats sugary energy drinks in terms of health purposes.

Watermelon slices and salt: This one seems a bit odd but it works! Watermelon is about 90% water, allowing it to be a tasty option to rehydrate and paired with salt, it can help to replace any sodium you may have lost.

Homemade electrolyte drinks: All you need for a homemade electrolyte drink is some water, lemon juice, a bit of salt and honey. When mixed, you get a healthy version of a sports drink that is stocked with minerals and low in sugar.

Conclusion: Post-Surf Snacks

Refueling post-surf is essential for all surfers, especially if you are surfing for extended periods. Whether you choose to fuel with any of the quick snack options I mentioned or you decide to whip up your own concoction, make sure that whatever you are fueling your body with post-surf has a good source of carbs and proteins and don’t forget about rehydration!

Your post-surf snacks and beverages will allow your body to reset and prepare for another amazing session; who doesn’t want that?