What wetsuit for surfing in Greece
Water from about 16 °C in February to 27 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 5 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17–18 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| February | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| March | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| April | 17–18 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| May | 19–20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| June | 22–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| July | 25–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 26–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 26–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| November | 21 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| December | 19 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Greece in winter?
The sea is about 16–19 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Greece in summer?
About 25–27 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Greece?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: July, August, September.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Greece?
Boots help in the coldest months (about 16 °C in February); gloves and a hood are rarely needed.