What wetsuit for surfing in Tunisia
Water from about 15 °C in February to 29 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 2 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16–17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| February | 15–16 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| March | 16 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| April | 17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| May | 20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| June | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 21–22 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| December | 18–19 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Tunisia in winter?
The sea is about 15–19 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Tunisia in summer?
About 28–29 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Tunisia?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: June, July, August, September, October.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Tunisia?
Boots help in the coldest months (about 15 °C in February); gloves and a hood are rarely needed.