Wetsuit Thickness & Temp Chart: What to wear surfing depends on the water temp.

Water Temp Range (°F)

Water Temp Range (°C)

Wetsuit Thickness

Recommended Wetsuit Type

Seal Type

>72°

>22°

N/A

Rashguard

N/A

65°- 75°

18° - 24°

0.5 mm - 2/1 mm

Top / Shorty

N/A

62°- 68°

16° - 20°

2 mm - 3/2 mm

Springsuit / Full Suit

Flatlock

58°- 63°

14° - 17°

3/2 mm - 4/3 mm

Full Suit + Boots

Sealed

52°- 58°

11° - 14°

4/3 mm - 5/4/3 mm

Full Suit + Boots + Gloves + Hood

Sealed and Taped

43°- 52°

6° - 11°

5/4 mm - 5/4/3 mm

Full Suit + Boots + Gloves + Hood

Sealed and Taped

42° and below

6° and below

6/5 mm +

Full Suit + Boots + Gloves + Hood

Sealed and Taped