What wetsuit for surfing in El Salvador
Water from about 28 °C in February to 31 °C in July, from the sea temperature at 12 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Usulutan | February: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | August: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| La Libertad | February: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | July: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in El Salvador in winter?
The sea is about 28–29 °C from December to February: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in El Salvador in summer?
About 31–31 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in El Salvador?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in El Salvador?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.