Wetsuit thickness chart

Wetsuits are often categorised by season, because the seasons are directly related to the temperature of the water. But of course, you can also choose the right wetsuit thickness by looking at the water temperature alone. Have a look at the chart below to get an idea of what thickness wetsuit you need at which water temperatures. Please note that this is just a guideline and other factors also play a role.

 

Wetsuit thickness women

Wetsuit thickness men

Wetsuit thickness kids

Temperature (℃)

UV shirt or Lycra

UV shirt or Lycra

UV shirt or Lycra

26+ ℃

1 mm wetsuits

1 mm wetsuits

1 mm wetsuits

21℃ - 25℃

2mm wetsuits or shorty

2mm wetsuits or shorty

2mm wetsuits or shorty

18℃ - 20℃

3/2mm wetsuits or 4/3mm wetsuits

3/2mm wetsuits or 4/3mm wetsuits

3/2mm wetsuits

12℃ - 17℃

4/3mm wetsuits or 5/4mm wetsuits

4/3mm wetsuits or 5/4mm wetsuits

4/3mm wetsuits

8℃ - 11℃

5/4mm wetsuits or 6/5mm wetsuits

5/4mm wetsuits or 6/5mm wetsuits

5/4mm wetsuits or 6/5mm wetsuits

4℃ - 7℃

7+ mm wetsuits

7+ mm wetsuits

7+ mm wetsuits

Below 3℃