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What wetsuit for surfing in Senegal

Water from about 17 °C in March to 30 °C in September, from the sea temperature at 7 surf spots.

MonthWaterWetsuit
January21 °C🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest
February19–20 °C🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit
March17–18 °C🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit
April18–19 °C🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit
May21–22 °C🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest
June26 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest
July28 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest
August29 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest
September30 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest
October29 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest
November28 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest
December24 °C🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest

Surf towns

Dakar

Questions

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Senegal in winter?

The sea is about 19–24 °C from December to February: a 3/2 mm fullsuit.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Senegal in summer?

About 28–30 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.

Can I surf in boardshorts in Senegal?

Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: June, July, August, September, October, November.

Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Senegal?

No: the water stays warm enough without them.

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