What wetsuit for surfing in French Polynesia
Water from about 27 °C in August to 29 °C in March, from the sea temperature at 20 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Tahiti | August: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | March: 29 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Huahine | August: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | March: 29 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in French Polynesia 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 French Polynesia in summer?
About 27–27 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in French Polynesia?
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 French Polynesia?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.