What wetsuit for surfing in Angola
Water from about 20 °C in August to 29 °C in March, from the sea temperature at 5 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 27–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 25–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 23–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| July | 21 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| August | 20–22 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| September | 21–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| October | 24–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 26–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 26–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Angola in winter?
The sea is about 25–28 °C from December to February: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Angola in summer?
About 20–23 °C from June to August: a 3/2 mm fullsuit.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Angola?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Angola?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.