What wetsuit for surfing in Brazil
Water from about 17 °C in July to 30 °C in March, from the sea temperature at 195 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 26–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 24–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 23–30 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| May | 22–29 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| June | 19–28 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| July | 17–27 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| August | 18–27 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| September | 18–27 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| October | 20–28 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| November | 21–28 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| December | 22–29 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande do Sul | July: 15 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | February: 26 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Santa Catarina | July: 17 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | February: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Paraná | July: 19 °C, 3/2 mm fullsuit | February: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| São Paulo | July: 21 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest | February: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Rio de Janeiro | October: 21 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest | February: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Espírito Santo | July: 23 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest | March: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Bahia | August: 26 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 29 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Alagoas | July: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Pernambuco | August: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Rio Grande do Norte | July: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | March: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Ceará | August: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
FlorianópolisRio de JaneiroUbatubaGaropabaImbitubaSão SebastiãoGuarujáItacaréArmação dos BúziosSalvadorIpojucaFortalezaBombinhasMaceióNatalFernando de NoronhaTorres
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Brazil in winter?
The sea is about 22–30 °C from December to February: a Springsuit 2 mm or vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Brazil in summer?
About 17–27 °C from June to August: a 4/3 mm fullsuit.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Brazil?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: January, February.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Brazil?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.