Adventure-Ready: 15 Cute Rashguards for All Your Summer Sports

What’s the worst thing about having sensitive skin during the summer? 

Sunburns and heat rashes come to mind — both of which, I have ample experience with. But pink or itchy skin is not a good enough reason to skip out on the activities you love, especially when you’re on vacation. 

That’s why I pulled together this list of 15 cute rashguards and one-piece swimsuits that will add a layer of protection between your skin and…

• Sex wax on your surfboard 
• Saltwater or sand between your back and your BCD  
• Baby jellyfish that freak out when they touch your skin (speaking from personal experience) 
• The harsh sun on day six of your live-aboard boating trip 
• A life jacket while you’re hauling ass on a jet ski 

Regardless of what your preferred summer water activity is, a little bit of prevention goes a long way to keep you comfortable on the hottest and brightest days. With the right rashguards, you can add a layer of protection whenever you need it.

Let’s dive right into some of the cutest rashguards and swimwear that you’ll be thankful you packed when your skin has had enough of the summer weather and water sports activities. 

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What’s On Deck

9 Cute Rashguards & One-Piece Swimsuits for Snorkeling and Scuba Diving

Where are my water babies at?! For those who have spent ample hours bottoms up in the ocean, you understand the struggle of wearing cute and strappy bathing suit tops that leave your back looking like a crisscross mess. The sweet patterns of straps seem like a good idea until the next day. 

This first grouping of cute rashguards and one-piece swimsuits is for the girls who love diving for shells, spending time with sea turtles, and taking a deep dive under the blue sea. Each rashguard (except one) has a full coverage back so you can protect your skin while embracing your inner mermaid. 

Left on Friday: Rays Mockneck Top 

The Rays Mockneck Top by Left on Friday is designed to shield you from 98% of the sun’s UV rays, offering superior protection in a buttery soft layer that moves effortlessly with you. This versatile top can be easily slipped over your favorite swimsuit for added coverage or paired with Super Moves bikini bottoms for a complete look. Ideal for active days under the sun, the Rays Mockneck Top combines functionality and comfort, ensuring you stay protected while enjoying your outdoor adventures.

Features & benefits 

• Fade + snag resistant
• Can handle chlorine + salt water 
• Designed to be worn over a bikini top or sports bra
• Mock neck with a cropped length
• Soft raw cut edge on neckline, sleeve, and hem
• Wear for sun protection while at the beach, on the court, or in the stands

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: XLycra®
• Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
• Quick Drying: Yes
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: 50

Nani Swimwear: Baywatch Rashguard 

The Nani Swimwear Baywatch women’s rashguard is your go-to for summer fun. With its quarter-zip front and side toggles, you get a perfect, comfy fit whether you’re paddleboarding or playing in the surf. It’s stylish, offers great sun protection, and keeps you looking chic while you enjoy all your favorite water sports.

Features & benefits 

• Crafted from high-quality, quick-drying fabric to offer superior comfort and durability
• UPF 50 rated fabric provides excellent sun protection
• Front quarter-zip closure
• Adjustable side toggles
• Form fitting with long sleeves

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Partial-Zip
• Quick Drying: Yes
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• UPF Rating: 50 
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes

It’s Now Cool: The Contour Rashguard

The Contour Rashguard from It’s Now Cool combines style and functionality, making it perfect for watersports enthusiasts. Its flattering, fitted design features a cropped silhouette that hits just above the hip, complemented by a high collar and half zipper opening for easy wear. The rashguard’s smooth, insulated fabrication ensures warmth on colder days while providing ample coverage. Long sleeves and a water-ready material make it an ideal choice for staying comfortable and chic on the water.

Features & benefits 

• Flattering and wave-ready rashguard
• Smooth fabrication for watersports
• Provides coverage and insulation for warmth on cold days
• Water-ready, insulated fabrication

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Compressive and insulating
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: N/A

Rafa One Piece Swimsuit – Rio Azul 

Answer the call of the waves with the Rafa One Piece Swimsuit from Stone Fox Swim. Crafted for fluid movement, this essential water sport suit features a front zip for all-around support, ensuring you feel secure in every wave. For those who don’t possess the skill of surfing, this suit is also ideal for long days spent scuba diving wrecks and coral reefs. (I purchased this suit for my Bahamian live-aboard charter expedition this summer!)

Made from an eco-friendly blend of 85% recycled nylon and 15% spandex, this swimsuit not only cares for your skin but also the environment. Dive deep into the waves responsibly and stylishly with the Rafa One Piece, a must-have addition to your swimsuit collection.

Features & benefits 

• Designed for fluid movement with front zip support.
• Made from eco-friendly blend: 85% recycled nylon, 15% spandex
• Essential addition to your water sport swim collection
• Front zipper that extends from the neckline to your waist

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Eco-friendly blend of recycled nylon and spandex
• Sleeve Length: Sleeveless 
• Quick Drying: Yes
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: N/A

JOLYN: Hera Long Sleeved Rashie 

The Hera Long Sleeve Rashie from Jolyn is perfect for full sun coverage on land and sea. Made with quick-drying, ultra-soft SurfTec fabric, this flattering and form-fitting rashguard pairs beautifully over any bikini top. Designed for women with curves, it offers coverage, support, and compression, making it an essential addition to your swimwear collection for all-day comfort and mobility.

Features & benefits 

• Curvy Surfer Girl Collection by JOLYN
• Long-sleeved cropped rashguard
• Full coverage for high-impact activities
• Tagless for maximum comfort
• Chlorine resistant
• Runs large

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: SurfTec — Made out of recycled fishing nets and other discarded nylon
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: 50+

ROXY: Playa Paradise Long Sleeve Rashguard Onesie

Fun waves and floral days await with ROXY’s Playa Paradise Long Sleeve Swimsuit, your perfect companion for surfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving adventures. Designed with a vibrant floral print, this one-piece swimsuit features long sleeves for added sun protection and a sleek, fitted silhouette. Crafted from partially recycled nylon, this cute rashguard offers both style and sustainability. The back zipper ensures easy entry, making it convenient for all-day wear. Embrace the waves and sunshine with this eco-friendly and fashionable one-piece swimsuit.

Features & benefits 

• Viva La Vida collection
• Soft, resistant stretch fabric
• Sporty and simple shape
• Crew neck
• Moderate coverage
• Product appearance may differ slightly depending on print placement

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Nylon and Elastane Blend Jersey Fabric
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: N/A

JOLYN: Aurora Short Sleeved Rashie

The Aurora Short Sleeved Rashie from JOLYN offers UV protection and all-day comfort in a stylish cropped design. Perfect over any bikini top or worn alone thanks to its double-layered construction, this rashguard is versatile for both in and out of the water. Made with ultra-soft SurfTec fabric, it provides coverage, support, and compression, making it ideal for women with curves. Wear it from sunrise to sunset with your favorite bikini bottoms for a day at the beach.

Features & benefits 

• Curvy Surfer Girl Collection by JOLYN
• Short-sleeved cropped rashguard
• Medium/full coverage
• Medium/high impact
• Lined
• Tagless for maximum comfort
• Chlorine resistant

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: SurfTec — Made out of recycled fishing nets and other discarded nylon
• Sleeve Length: Short Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: 50+

Rip Curl: Women’s Coastal Palms G-Bomb Long Sleeve Hi Cut Springsuit

Introducing the G-Bomb Long Sleeve High Cut Spring suit, Rip Curl’s highly sought-after women’s spring suit, now available in three new vibrant colors. Crafted with premium E5 Neoprene and featuring E-Stitch High Stretch Seams, this wetsuit offers unparalleled comfort and flexibility for your scuba diving adventures. Rip Curl’s Bombshell Series embodies the perfect fusion of functionality and style, ensuring you not only perform your best in the water but also look great while doing so.

Features & benefits 

• E-Stitch High Stretch Seams
• Wetsuit style swimsuit for improved comfort 
• Spring floral pattern with a white border for a vintage-style look 

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: E5 Neoprene
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: N/A

Skatie: Sage Long Sleeve Swimsuit

Meet the Sage Long Sleeve Swimsuit by Skatie, a modern take on the classic surf suit. Combining the popular Mandi bottoms with the top of their Rosie rashguard, this swimsuit offers a timeless yet cheeky silhouette. Double-lined for durability and comfort, it ensures a secure fit for all-day surf sessions. Complete with a convenient back zipper entry, the Sage swimsuit is ready to tackle any wave with style and confidence.

Features & benefits 

• Modern twist on a classic surf suit
• Combines Mandi bottoms with Rosie rashguard top
• Double-lined, back zipper entry for all-day surf comfort
• Moderate coverage
• Made in Los Angeles

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Recycled Polyester
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: N/A

6 Cute Rashguards for Surfing and Wakeboarding

Get ready to catch some waves with these six cute rashguards tailor-made for surfing and wakeboarding. They’re not just your average surf tops — they’re your new best pals in the water, offering protection and style in equal measure. From eco-friendly designs to funky prints and improved features, these rashguards are absolute must-haves for any water lover’s collection. 

Free People: Seea Sila Surf Rashguard

The Seea Sila Surf Rashguard from Free People is an eco-conscious choice crafted with responsible fibers, ensuring at least 50% of its material is sourced sustainably. Featuring UPF-rated fabric, it provides reliable protection against harmful UV rays, making it ideal for water sports enthusiasts. Its slim-fitting, long-sleeve design with a delicate mock neckline offers both style and functionality, while thumbholes at the sleeves enhance its practicality. From surfing to wakeboarding, this lightweight rashguard is ready to tackle any wave, serving as the perfect protective layer for a day in the water.

Features & benefits 

• Provides the perfect protective layer for a day in the waves
• Lightweight design with UPF-rated fabric (30+ to 50+) and thumbholes at the sleeves
• Ideal for activities like surfing and wakeboarding
• Slim-fitting long-sleeve style with a delicate mock neckline
• Offers ultraviolet protection to block harmful UV rays

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Made with at least 50% certified material, including recycled, organic, or responsibly sourced fibers
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: 30+ to 50+

JOLYN: Tofino Long Sleeved Crop ¼ Zip-Up Rashie

Say hello to the Tofino Long Sleeved Crop ¼ Zip-Up Rashie from JOLYN! Keeping your arms, shoulders, and chest protected from UV rays, Tofino cropped rashguard is meant to be used in and out of the water with its quick-drying and soft-to-the-touch fabric. It’s the perfect cropped rashie that you can wear without a bikini top, designed with a shelf bra to keep you secure no matter what the day has in store for you. 

With a stylish zipper detail, the Tofino is flattering and form-fitting, and designed with a stylish yet athletic Recycled Sea-Flex fabric.

Features & benefits 

• From the JOLYN x Tia Blanco collection
• Made out of recycled fishing nets and other discarded nylon
• Plush underbust elastic to create a shelf bra
• Full coverage for high-impact activities
• Lined for maximum privacy
• Tagless for maximum comfort
• Chlorine resistant

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Recycled Sea-Flex Fabric
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: Yes
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: 50+

Free People: Seea Palomar Crop Top Rashguard 

The Seea Palomar Crop Top Rashguard is a California-made printed rashguard crafted from textured fabric, adding a touch of style to your beach look. Offering UPF 30+ to 50+ protection, it ensures you stay safe from harmful UV rays while enjoying the sun. Its cropped length and slim fit provide a flattering silhouette, perfect for layering over your favorite one-piece swimsuit for extra sun protection. 

Features & benefits 

• Cropped length with a slim fit 
• For extra sun protection layer over your favorite one-piece
• From surfing to wakeboarding, this style is ready to take on the waves
• This fabric features ultraviolet protection to help block harmful UV rays

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Made with at least 50% certified material, including recycled, organic, or responsibly sourced fibers
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: 30+ to 50+

Salt Gypsy: Ruched Printed Surf Rashguard

The Salt Gypsy Ruched Print Rashguard redefines the classic rashguard with its soft fabrication and eye-catching printed design. Featuring a sleek silhouette and pull-on style, this surf top offers adjustable ruching at the sides for versatile wear. Made with recycled fibers, it boasts quick-drying properties, compression, and shape retention, while also resisting suncreams, oils, and chlorine. With its round neckline, long sleeves, and full-coverage back, this versatile piece can be worn cinched or uncinched, making it a must-have addition to your next ocean front vacation.

Features & benefits 

• Long-sleeve surf top with soft fabrication and printed design
• Sleek silhouette with pull-on style
• Features recycled fibers and adjustable ruching at sides
• Round neckline, long sleeves with tapered wrists, and full-coverage back
• Quick-drying, compression, and shape retention
• Resistant to suncreams, oils, and chlorine

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Quick drying and compressive fabric
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: Yes 
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: N/A

Atmosea: Fools Gold Surf Set 

Get ready to make waves with the Atmosea Fools Gold Surf Set, the bold and bright beach companion for your next adventure. This playful set features a cropped long-sleeve top and matching high-rise shorts, all adorned in a vibrant printed fabrication. The top boasts a form-fitting, pull-on style, while the shorts offer a high-rise fit with full-coverage bottoms. Crafted from soft, stretchy fabric and fully lined for comfort, this set ensures you can move with ease while catching waves or paddling the day away. 

With its eye-catching design and practical features like a crew neckline and elastic waistband, this surf set is a must-have addition to your beachwear collection, perfect for those who love to stand out in style.

Features & benefits 

• Playful printed fabrication
• Includes cropped long-sleeve top and high-rise shorts
• Top: formfitting, pull-on style; Shorts: high-rise with full-coverage bottom
• Soft, stretchy fabric with a fully-lined design
• Features crew neckline and elastic waistband

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Unknown
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: No
• UPF Rating: No

CALIA: Women’s Swim Cropped Rashguard

The Women’s Swim Cropped Rashguard by Calia offers both style and functionality for your beach or lake adventures. With its fitted silhouette and classic crew neckline, this rashguard provides a flattering look, while its cropped design adds a modern touch. The reversible feature allows you to switch up your style effortlessly. Equipped with BODYFREE technology, it inhibits odor to keep you feeling fresh wear after wear. Plus, the UPF technology ensures protection against harmful UV rays, so you can enjoy the sun worry-free.

Features & benefits 

• Fitted silhouette with classic crew neckline
• Cropped design adds modern flair
• Reversible for versatile style options
• BODYFREE technology inhibits odor
• UPF technology protects against harmful UV rays

Tech Specs

• Shirt Type: Designed with more than 70% recycled fabric
• Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
• Quick Drying: No
• Sun-Protective Fabric: Yes
• UPF Rating: Unknown

Tackle Summer Fun In Style with Cute Rashguards

As you gear up for a summer filled with adventure and excitement, don’t forget to add some style to your sports wardrobe with these cute rashguards. Whether you’re hitting the waves, diving into beach volleyball, or simply soaking up the sun, there’s a perfect option to keep you looking cute, feeling comfortable, and staying protected. 

With their versatile designs and functional features, these rashguards are sure to become your go-to companions for all your summer escapades. So, grab your favorite pick, embrace the thrill of the outdoors, and make this summer one to remember!