What wetsuit for surfing in Namibia
Water from about 13 °C in August to 20 °C in February, from the sea temperature at 3 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 17–19 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| February | 18–20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| March | 17–19 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| April | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| May | 15–16 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| June | 14–15 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| July | 14 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| August | 13–15 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| September | 14–15 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| October | 14–16 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| November | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| December | 17–19 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Namibia in winter?
The sea is about 17–20 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Namibia in summer?
About 13–15 °C from June to August: a 5/4 mm hooded.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Namibia?
No: the water stays under 24 °C (at most about 20 °C in February), so a wetsuit all year.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Namibia?
In the coldest months, yes: about 13 °C in August calls for boots + gloves.