Wetsuits for Global Destinations
News flash: not everywhere in the world has the same water temperature, let alone the same air temperature. It's literally the whole reason there are different wetsuit thicknesses - so you can stay out in the water longer. Rain, hail or shine, it comes down to the mm you're rolling with.
The below tables give a brief indication of the sort of gear you'll need in different parts of the world. However, please note some countries' temperatures will change drastically (e.g. Australasia and North America). So ensure you double-check the water temperature of your destination before making a final wetsuit purchasing decision.
UK / Ireland
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Wetsuit (mm)
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Summer
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Winter
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Add-ons
|
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2mm wetsuit
|
YES
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NO
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Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
|
3mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
NO
|
|
|
4mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties and gloves
|
|
5mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
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Booties, gloves and a hood
|
|
6mm wetsuit
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NO |
YES |
Booties, gloves and a hood
|
|
7mm wetsuit
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NO |
YES
|
Booties, gloves and a hood
|
Europe
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Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
|
Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
NO
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Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
|
3mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
YES |
|
|
4mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties and gloves
|
|
5mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties, gloves and a hood
|
|
6mm wetsuit
|
NO
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YES (northern parts)
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Booties, gloves and a hood
|
|
7mm wetsuit
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NO
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YES (northern parts)
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Booties, gloves and a hood
|
South Africa
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Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
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Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
NO
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Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
|
3mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties
|
|
4mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties
|
Australasia & Pacific
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Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
|
Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
NO
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Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
|
3mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties
|
|
4mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties
|
|
5mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties and gloves
|
South-East Asia
|
Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
|
Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
YES
|
Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
North America
|
Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
|
Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
YES
|
Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
|
3mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
YES
|
Booties
|
|
4mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties and gloves
|
|
5mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties, gloves and a hood
|
|
6mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties, gloves and a hood
|
|
7mm wetsuit
|
NO
|
YES
|
Booties, gloves and a hood
|
Central America
|
Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
|
Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
YES
|
Boardshorts and wetsuit top
|
South America
|
Wetsuit (mm)
|
Summer
|
Winter
|
Add-ons
|
|
2mm wetsuit
|
YES
|
YES
|
Boardshorts and wetsuit top
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Updated on 3rd March 2020
Originally published on 9th August 2018 in Wetsuit Guides
