How popular isSeventhwave?
In September 2026, people searched for Seventhwave by name about 210 times in New Zealand, a 34.4% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 1.5% of all New Zealand wetsuit brand searches, placing Seventhwave sixth out of eight brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about wetsuit brands, Seventhwave appeared in four of the five answers and was the joint fourth most recommended of the eight.
Seventhwave is the sixth most searched of 8 competitors and the joint fourth most recommended in AI answers.
BillabongShare of searches 43.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Rip CurlShare of searches 42.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
O'NeillShare of searches 5.4%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
QuiksilverShare of searches 3.1%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th- SeventhwaveShare of searches 1.5%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top wetsuit brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Seventhwave was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Seventhwave is the joint fourth most recommended of the eight.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Rip Curl1st
O'Neill2nd
Xcel3rd
Billabong4th- Seventhwave4th
Roxy6th
Quiksilver7th
Cressi8th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Rip Curl5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
O'Neill5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Xcel5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Seventhwave4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Billabong2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Quiksilver1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Roxy1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Cressi1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about wetsuit brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which wetsuit brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best wetsuit brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best wetsuit brand in New Zealand for cold water surfing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“women's wetsuit nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“wetsuit brands”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which wetsuit brands compete with Seventhwave?
Share of searches by month for Billabong, Rip Curl, O'Neill, Quiksilver, Roxy, Seventhwave. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Billabong | Rip Curl | O'Neill | Quiksilver | Roxy | Seventhwave | Cressi | Xcel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 37.5% | 46% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.59% |
| Nov 2025 | 38.3% | 46.2% | 4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.74% |
| Dec 2025 | 35.1% | 49.2% | 4.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2% | 0.64% |
| Jan 2026 | 36.3% | 47.2% | 5% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.77% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.5% | 44.6% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 37.7% | 45.7% | 5.8% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 41.8% | 42.4% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.74% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 41.3% | 40.4% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.5% | 45.2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 37% | 44.6% | 6.9% | 4.7% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.84% |
| Aug 2026 | 41.6% | 40.5% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.77% |
| Sep 2026 | 43.2% | 42.6% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.52% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 43.2% | 5.9K | +20.1% | +1.6 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 42.6% | 5.8K | +21.7% | +2.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.4% | 740 | +1.4% | -0.8 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 3.1% | 420 | -20.8% | -1.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 320 | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.5% | 210 | -19.2% | -0.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 180 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 0.52% | 70 | -22.2% | -0.3 points |
43.2%
Held 1st. 5.9K estimated branded searches, +20.1% vs prior month. Share +1.6 points.
2.
Rip Curl42.6%
Held 2nd. 5.8K estimated branded searches, +21.7% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
3.
O'Neill5.4%
Held 3rd. 740 estimated branded searches, +1.4% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
3.1%
Held 4th. 420 estimated branded searches, -20.8% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
5.
Roxy2.4%
Held 5th. 320 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
1.5%
Held 6th. 210 estimated branded searches, -19.2% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
7.
Cressi1.3%
Held 7th. 180 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
8.
Xcel0.52%
Held 8th. 70 estimated branded searches, -22.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
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How has branded search demand for Seventhwave changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Seventhwave in New Zealand fell from 320 to 210.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seventhwave’s share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand decreased from 2.1% to 1.5%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Seventhwave’s share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand peaked at 2.9% in April 2026 and was lowest at 1.5% in September 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand wetsuit brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Rip Curl gained share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand, from 40.5% to 42.6%.

In September 2026, Billabong gained share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand, from 41.6% to 43.2%.

In September 2026, Quiksilver lost share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand, from 4.5% to 3.1%.

In September 2026, O'Neill lost share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand, from 6.2% to 5.4%.
In September 2026, Seventhwave lost share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand, from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Xcel’s share of searches among wetsuit brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 1% to 0.52% in September 2026.
How are Seventhwave’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Seventhwave’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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Where does Seventhwave compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surf brands | 8th of 10 | 1.2% | Show ranking |
| Wetsuit brands | 6th of 8 | 1.5% | Shown above |

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