What wetsuit for surfing in Taiwan
Water from about 18 °C in January to 30 °C in July, from the sea temperature at 3 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18–24 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| February | 19–25 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| March | 20–26 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| April | 24–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 26–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 24–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 21–25 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Taiwan in winter?
The sea is about 18–25 °C from December to February: a 3/2 mm fullsuit.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Taiwan in summer?
About 29–30 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Taiwan?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Taiwan?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.