What wetsuit for surfing in Australia
Water from about 13 °C in August to 26 °C in March, from the sea temperature at 160 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18–26 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| February | 18–26 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| March | 19–26 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| April | 18–25 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| May | 16–23 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| June | 15–22 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots in winter |
| July | 14–21 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| August | 13–20 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| September | 14–21 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| October | 14–22 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| November | 16–23 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| December | 17–24 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania | July: 10 °C, 6/5 mm hooded | February: 19 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| Victoria | August: 13 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | March: 20 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| South Australia | August: 14 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | February: 22 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| Western Australia | August: 17 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | February: 25 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| New South Wales | August: 18 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | March: 26 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Queensland | August: 20 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | February: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Australia in winter?
The sea is about 17–26 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Australia in summer?
About 13–21 °C from June to August: a 5/4 mm hooded.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Australia?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: at the warmest spots in March.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Australia?
In the coldest months, yes: about 13 °C in August calls for boots + gloves.