Do you need a wetsuit in Sydney?

We recommend a 3/2 wetsuit if you are situated between Sydney and Brisbane (any further North you wouldn’t need a steamer). 3/2 simply means it has 3mm thickness of neoprene on the torso and legs part of the wetsuit, and 2mm thick on the arms.

Do you need a 4 3 wetsuit in Sydney?

We think the 4/3 is overkill for Sydney. On the other side of the scale, if you want even more flexibility and are good with a touch less warmth, go for the Hyperfreak 3/2. For crew who like to chuck on booties, we’d highly recommend the lightweight Ninja Booties.

Do you need a wetsuit to surf in Australia?

Depending on where you are surfing you might need a wetsuit to deal with cold water, or maybe just a rashguard (also known as a rash vest, or ‘rashie’ in Australia) for some lightweight protection if your destination is more tropical.

What thickness wetsuit do I need for surfing?

5/4/3mm Wetsuits Ideal for winter surfing and cold water temperatures. The 5/4/3 is a fullsuit/steamer wetsuit with 5mm neoprene around the torso, 4mm neoprene around the legs and 3mm neoprene around the arms.

What thickness wetsuit do I need in Sydney?

For Sydney & Byron Bay water and air temperatures the most common thickness is a 3/2mm. The 3 represents the thickness in the torso area and the 2 represents the thickness in the arm and other flex areas. If you get cold easy or head south regularly a 4/3mm might be the suit you require.

Do you need wetsuit to surf?

Wetsuits aren’t required for surfing and they aren’t performance enhancing, they actually make paddling harder. There are a variety of different wetsuit options out there from singlet style insulated vests all the way up to the thick full body suits (called “steamers”).

How can I surf without a wetsuit?

If you’re surfing in 63°F (17°C) water with no suit and want to surf for a while, then I’d recommend wearing some thermal shorts under your boardshorts along with a wetsuit top. This will give you maximum warmth without a wetsuit.

Do surfers need wetsuits?

What wetsuit do I need for surfing?

#1: Wetsuit Thickness

Can you swim in a 5mm wetsuit?

If you have a surfing style wetsuit, it will do just fine. It will need to be between 3-5mm. However, it is likely to be very suitable for what we do; exploration swimming in places where there might be rocks to negotiate on entry or exit rather than gravel ponds or sandy beaches.

Is a wetsuit necessary for surfing?

How thick should a wetsuit be for Australian water temperature?

So you’re about to purchase a wetsuit and you’re not sure which thickness is right for Australian water temperatures. The right thickness depends on where in Australia you’re surfing and what time of year. If you’re surfing up in QLD during summer then you won’t need anything more than a thin 1.5mm wetsuit top.

What size wetsuit do I need for surfing?

If you’re surfing up in QLD during summer then you won’t need anything more than a thin 1.5mm wetsuit top. However, down in Tasmania in the winter months the water temperature can drop as low as 11°C (54°F), in which case you’ll need a thick 5mm steamer plus booties.

Why do you need a wettie for surfing?

The water fluctuates between 12-20 degrees throughout the year and if you are in the water, you definitely need a “wettie” to keep you warm so you can keep surfing for longer. The surfing wetsuit was invented in the 1950’s in California by a guy called Jack O’Neill (you may have heard of O’Neill wetsuits).

Do you need a wetsuit for surf lessons Middleton?

If you experience surf lessons Middleton any time outside the peak of summer, you will know that you need a wetsuit. The water fluctuates between 12-20 degrees throughout the year and if you are in the water, you definitely need a “wettie” to keep you warm so you can keep surfing for longer.