What wetsuit for surfing in Uruguay
Water from about 11 °C in July to 25 °C in February, from the sea temperature at 6 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| February | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 23–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| April | 21 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| May | 17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| June | 14 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| July | 11–12 °C | 🧤 6/5 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| August | 12 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| September | 13–14 °C | 🧤 5/4 mm hooded boots + gloves |
| October | 16–19 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit boots |
| November | 19–21 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| December | 21–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Uruguay in winter?
The sea is about 21–25 °C from December to February: a Springsuit 2 mm or vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Uruguay in summer?
About 11–14 °C from June to August: a 6/5 mm hooded.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Uruguay?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: at the warmest spots in February.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Uruguay?
In the coldest months, yes: about 11 °C in July calls for boots + gloves.