Last week marked the official start of winter swell season: Conor Maguire dwarfed by probably the biggest wave ever surfed in Ireland, Andrew Cotton back at Nazaré going "the fastest I’ve ever been on a surfboard", Hurricane Epsilon hammering the length of Europe's western seaboard... So are you prepped for winter? You may not be seeking XXL nominations but going as fast as you've ever been on a surfboard sounds like a good goal – you'll find everything you need for that below. Just be sure (as ever) to follow whatever local guidelines are in place and respect local communities.

Wetsuits & accessories

New winter-rubber arrivals from Xcel, Rip Curl, Billabong and more

Good-wave boards

Solite Customs