What wetsuit for surfing in Vietnam
Water from about 23 °C in January to 31 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 5 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23–24 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| February | 24–25 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 24–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 25–27 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 29–31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 29–31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 30–31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 27–28 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 25–26 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Vietnam in winter?
The sea is about 23–26 °C from December to February: a Springsuit 2 mm or vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Vietnam in summer?
About 29–31 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Vietnam?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Vietnam?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.