What wetsuit for surfing in Western Sahara
Water from about 17 °C in February to 23 °C in August, from the sea temperature at 2 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 18 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| February | 17 °C | 🥋 4/3 mm fullsuit |
| March | 18 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| April | 20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| May | 20 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| June | 20–21 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
| July | 21–22 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| August | 22–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| September | 22–23 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| October | 21–22 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| November | 21 °C | 🩱 Springsuit 2 mm or vest |
| December | 19 °C | 🥋 3/2 mm fullsuit |
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Western Sahara in winter?
The sea is about 17–19 °C from December to February: a 4/3 mm fullsuit (boots in winter).
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Western Sahara in summer?
About 21–23 °C from June to August: a Springsuit 2 mm or vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Western Sahara?
No: the water stays under 24 °C (at most about 23 °C in August), so a wetsuit all year.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Western Sahara?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.