What wetsuit for surfing in Cape Verde
Water from about 22 °C in February to 29 °C in September, from the sea temperature at 16 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| February | 22–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| March | 22–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| April | 22–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| May | 23–25 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| June | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 25–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 26–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 25–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
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Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Cape Verde in winter?
The sea is about 22–26 °C from December to February: a Springsuit 2 mm or vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Cape Verde in summer?
About 25–29 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Cape Verde?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: July, August, September, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Cape Verde?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.