What wetsuit for surfing in Argentina
Water from about 9 °C in August to 21 °C in February, from the sea temperature at 6 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16–21 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| February | 17–21 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| March | 16–21 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| April | 14–19 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| May | 12–15 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| June | 10–13 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| July | 9–11 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| August | 9–10 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| September | 9–11 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| October | 10–14 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| November | 13–16 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| December | 15–18 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots in winter |
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Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Argentina in winter?
The sea is about 15–21 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Argentina in summer?
About 9–11 °C from June to August: a 6/5 mm hooded.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Argentina?
No: the water stays under 24 °C (at most about 21 °C in February), so a wetsuit all year.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Argentina?
In the coldest months, yes: about 9 °C in August calls for boots + gloves.