What wetsuit for surfing in Italy
Water from about 14 °C in February to 28 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 20 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15–16 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots in winter |
| February | 14–15 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| March | 14–15 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| April | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| May | 19–20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| June | 23–25 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| July | 26–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 25–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 21–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| November | 18–20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| December | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Liguria | February: 14 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | August: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Sardinia | February: 14 °C, 5/4 mm hooded | August: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Italy in winter?
The sea is about 14–17 °C from December to February: a 5/4 mm hooded (boots + gloves).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Italy in summer?
About 25–28 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Italy?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: July, August, September.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Italy?
In the coldest months, yes: about 14 °C in February calls for boots + gloves.