What wetsuit for surfing in Mexico
Water from about 15 °C in January to 32 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 68 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 15–28 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| February | 16–28 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| March | 16–28 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| April | 17–28 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| May | 17–30 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| June | 18–31 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| July | 19–31 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| August | 21–32 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| September | 21–31 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| October | 19–31 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| November | 17–30 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| December | 16–29 °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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baja California | April: 15 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | August: 22 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| Baja California Sur | May: 16 °C, 4/3 mm fullsuit | September: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Sinaloa | March: 23 °C, Springsuit 2 mm or vest | August: 32 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Nayarit | March: 24 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | August: 32 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Oaxaca | December: 25 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | August: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Michoacan | April: 26 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | July: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Guerrero | March: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | August: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Mexico in winter?
The sea is about 15–29 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Mexico in summer?
About 19–32 °C from June to August: a 3/2 mm fullsuit.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Mexico?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: at the warmest spots in August.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Mexico?
Boots help in the coldest months (about 15 °C in January); gloves and a hood are rarely needed.