What wetsuit for surfing in Indonesia
Water from about 26 °C in August to 30 °C in May, from the sea temperature at 145 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 28–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 27–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 26–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 27–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 28–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| East Java | August: 25 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | December: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Sumba | August: 26 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | November: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Sumbawa | August: 26 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | November: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Rote (East Nusa Tenggara) | August: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | December: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| West Java | September: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Lombok | August: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Bali | September: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | December: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Lampung (Sumatra) | September: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | May: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| West Java (Banten) | September: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | May: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Mentawai Islands | January: 29 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | June: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Nias | December: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | May: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
UluwatuCangguBaliKuta LombokMentawaiSumbawaPangandaranMedewiKutaHu'uKruiUjung GentengNembralaPanaitan Island
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Indonesia in winter?
The sea is about 29–30 °C from December to February: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Indonesia in summer?
About 26–30 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Indonesia?
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 Indonesia?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.