What wetsuit for surfing in Bulgaria
Water from about 7 °C in February to 26 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 2 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| February | 7 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| March | 8 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| April | 11 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| May | 16 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| June | 23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| July | 25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 24 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| November | 17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| December | 13 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Bulgaria in winter?
The sea is about 7–13 °C from December to February: a 6/5 mm hooded (boots + gloves).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Bulgaria in summer?
About 24–26 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Bulgaria?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: July, August, September.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Bulgaria?
In the coldest months, yes: about 7 °C in February calls for boots + gloves.