Fine Art and Prints

View all

Rash Guards

Great for surfing, boating, paddle boarding, SCUBA diving, and even jiu jitsu!

View all

Sun Shirts

Wave Hugger elemental protection keeps you safe in the sun, water, and sand.

View all

Gnarly Charley Surf Collection

View all

Whiskey Hotel Collection

Welcome to Whiskey Hotel, where we honor the brave men and women who serve and protect our communities. Our apparel is specifically crafted for law enforcement officers, active and retired military personnel, and first responders. Each piece in our collection combines rugged durability with sophisticated style, ensuring that you look and feel your best whether on duty, off duty, or anywhere in between.

  • Protection

    SPF 30+ long sleeve performance tees will protect your most valuable assests while enjoying the outdoors.

  • Comfort

    Light and breathable fabric keeps you cool and dry. The quick drying material will wick away sweat and water in no time. Keeping you on the water longer.

  • Durabilty

    A tough blend of polyester and spandex can stand up to rough reefs, scuffing sands, and whatever else Mother Nature throws your way.

Art Design Company Specialized in Surf and Beach Clothing

Welcome to Wave Hugger, your go-to art design company for custom watersport and beach apparel! Our founder, Christopher Smart, is a color-blind marine artist whose eye for detail brings the underwater world to life through his stunning fine art and clothing.

As a watersport apparel company, our primary focus is creating high-quality UPF-30+ performance shirts and rash guards for the tough, bold adventurers out there. Each item features unique, colorful designs, but if you don’t find what you’re looking for, we offer custom orders! Whether you’re hitting the waves, hiking the coast, or just lounging at the beach, our performance apparel is up for the task and will look great doing so.

Or if all you want is a beautiful marine-themed art piece to grace your living space, we have that too!

Browse our collections of apparel and art and reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss a custom order. We can’t wait to hear from you!