Help and Questions

Confused? Overthinking it? All good.
Here’s everything you need to know about Sweet As Journals.

What is Sweet As Journals?

Sweet As Journals makes surf journals for people who froth the ocean.

They’re built to log sessions, track conditions, and remember the good stuff — not just numbers, but how it felt out there.

Think less spreadsheet, more surf diary.

Who’s this for?

If you surf ... even a little ... you’re in.

Beginners, chargers, longboard cruisers, shortboard frothers, weekend warriors… this journal doesn’t judge.

If you’ve ever said “that was an all-time session”, this is for you.

What do you actually write in it?

Each session gives you space to jot down:

  • Swell, wind, tide, and wave size
  • Where you surfed and what board you rode
  • How it went (dreamy… or got absolutely smoked)
  • Little wins, lessons, and moments worth remembering

No essays required — just enough to lock it in.

Is this for beginners or proper surfers?

Both.

Beginners use it to spot patterns and level up faster.
Experienced surfers use it to reflect, dial in conditions, and relive great sessions when it’s flat.

Is the journal dated?

Nah. Fully undated.

Surf when you want, skip weeks if life gets busy, pick it back up when the swell’s on. No wasted pages.

The cart won't let me buy the journal in my country?

Send us an email or get in touch through the contact us page. We'll make sure we can get the journal out to you, no worries.

Gifting Stuff (yeeeeew!)

Is this a good gift for a surfer?

Honestly? It’s a banger.

Surfers are notoriously hard to buy for — they’ve already got boards, fins, wax, and opinions. This is something different, personal, and actually useful.

What kind of surfer is this best for?

  • Someone who surfs a lot and loves tracking sessions
  • Someone just getting into surfing
  • Someone who’s always checking the forecast
  • Someone who talks about that one wave from six months ago

If they love the ocean, it’ll land.

Is it okay if I don’t surf myself?

Yep — most people buying it as a gift don’t.

You don’t need to know wave heights or board types. If they surf, this will make sense the second they open it.

Does it come gift-ready?

The journal looks clean, minimal, and surfy straight out of the box — no loud branding, no gimmicks. Easy to wrap, easy to gift, easy to love.

When’s it good to gift?

  • Birthdays
  • Christmas
  • Surf trips
  • Post-injury comeback
  • “You’re always in the ocean” moments

Basically anytime you want to give something a bit more thoughtful than a block of wax.

The boring but important bits

Where do you ship?

We ship within New Zealand and internationally. Shipping options show up at checkout.
If your country is currently unavailable, send us an email or get in touch through the contact us page. We'll make sure we can get the journal out to you, no worries.

How long does shipping take?

Orders usually ship within 1–2 business days.
Once it’s on the way, you’ll get tracking, then it’s just waiting and checking the letterbox.

Returns & issues

If something’s not right, hit us up within 7 days of receiving your order. Journals need to be unused and in original condition. We’ll sort it, no stress.

How do I get in touch?

Email us at info @ sweetasjournals.com or use the contact form.

We usually reply within 24 hours (unless the swell’s pumping).

Still got questions?

Send us a message — we’re friendly, promise 🤙