Surfing Wetsuit Thickness Calculator
Pick a surfing wetsuit thickness (mm) from the water temperature in Celsius using standard surf-shop charts.
How to Use the Surfing Wetsuit Thickness Calculator
- Enter water temperature in °C.
- Click Calculate to see the recommended wetsuit.
Casos de Uso
- •Buying your first wetsuit.
- •Packing for a surf trip.
- •Surf-school equipment advice.
Fórmula
≥24°C none. 20–23°C shorty 2 mm. 17–19°C 3/2 mm full suit. 14–16°C 4/3 mm. 10–13°C 5/4 mm. 7–9°C 5/4/3 mm. <6°C 6/5/4 mm hooded.
Perguntas Frequentes
Should I also consider wind and session length?
Yes. Cold wind and multi-hour sessions push you one tier thicker. Also add booties below ~16°C and a hood below ~10°C.
What about neoprene types?
Yamamoto / limestone neoprene is ~15% warmer than cheap petroleum neoprene at the same thickness — you can drop one tier.