Perhaps the most important category of the 2026 SURFER Awards, when it comes to surfing more, sun protection is paramount. Whether it's a mineral-based, waterproof sunscreen, a surf hat or hooded rashguard in the water, the more you protect your skin the more it will love you back. Here are five musts for life under the sun: Best Overall Sunscreen: Freaks Of Nature Peak Performance SPF50 If you're serious about surfing, sunscreen isn't optional, it's as essential as wax or a leash. Over the last year, I've been using Kelly Slater 's Freaks of Nature Peak Performance SPF 50, and without question, it delivers. The formula uses 100 percent mineral, non-nano zinc and titanium dioxide for broad-spectrum SPF 50 protection, but unlike a lot of mineral sunscreens, it doesn't leave you looking like a ghost. It rubs in surprisingly well, stays put through long sessions thanks to its 80-minute water resistance, and doesn't sting your eyes once you start sweating or duck diving .…