UPF 50+ Sun Protective Swimwear · Made in New Zealand
Full coverage swimwear that covers you, flatters you and makes you feel great.
Build your own set. Any 3 pieces, $40 off. Applied at checkout.
Swim Short
Long Sleeved Rash Top
Sleeveless Sun Top
Full Coverage Swim Bottoms
Bikini Tops
Long Sleeve Swimsuit
Build Your Set
Built for the water
Premium Spanish recycled EcoWave. Engineered for saltwater, sun, and repeat use.
Made in New Zealand
Small-batch by independent NZ makers. Made properly, not at volume.
UPF 50+ Independently Tested
Blocks 98% of UV. Wear it in the water, not just next to it.
Prints you'll be asked about
Designed by Sara. Limited runs. Every season.
What our customers are saying
"For the first time in years I didn't feel self-conscious in tops. I came out of the water and noticed blue bottle jellyfish all along the high water line — glad I had my long sleeves too!"
"I have been looking for swimwear that is practical for a very long time. Colours, cuts, sun safe, coverage — hākinakina ticks ALL the boxes. I am older and want to look good and feel confident."
"I love these swim shorts, I have three pairs. Great fit and the fabric is always high quality. Love how high the waist is, it feels awesome when I wear them."
"I get loads of comments on how beautiful they look and I love bragging about the recycling involved and sun protection. Considering buying more because they look so lovely."
"I started Hākinkina because I couldn't find swimwear that covered my radiation burns."
Full coverage, real fit, prints I actually wanted to wear in the water. I'd had cancer. I wanted to be back in the ocean. I wanted to feel like myself. But I didn't want to compromise on sun protection and style. That's hākinakina.
Sara · Founder