The true summer suit. Full sun, warm water and just enough neoprene to take the edge off the wind. A 2mm wetsuit is made for those high-summer days when a 3/2 feels like too much and a bikini feels like too little.
The true summer suit. Full sun, warm water and just enough neoprene to take the edge off the wind. A 2mm wetsuit is made for those high-summer days when a 3/2 feels like too much and a bikini feels like too little.
The right thickness depends on one thing more than anything: water temperature. Add wind, session length and how quickly you get cold, and you've got your answer. Here's how our summer range breaks down.
The summer workhorse. Warm enough for long sessions, flexible enough for surfing, kiting and winging. If you're on the water all summer, this is the suit you'll grab most.
The all-rounder. It takes you from spring to early autumn and handles fresh, windy summer days. Only want one wetsuit? Start here.
These temperatures are a guideline, not a rule. Riding in lots of wind or getting cold easily? Go one step thicker. Still not sure? Come by one of our shops. We ride in these suits ourselves, so we'll tell you honestly what fits your sessions.
How to choose your summer wetsuit
What should I look for when buying a summer wetsuit?
Start with the right thickness for the water temperature, then focus on fit: snug everywhere, with no loose folds and full freedom in your shoulders. After that, look at the zip type and seams. Sealed seams and a chest zip keep more water out.
What wetsuit thickness do I need in summer?
For most summer sessions, a 3/2 is the safest choice. On the warmest days a 2mm is enough, and on fresh or windy days a 4/3 keeps you warmer. Water temperature is your best guide: about 20°C and up for 2mm, 16–20°C for a 3/2, and 12–16°C for a 4/3.
What's the difference between a 2mm, 3/2 and 4/3 wetsuit?
The thickness of the neoprene, and with that, how warm the suit keeps you. The numbers show the thickness on your torso and on your arms and legs. A 4/3 has 4mm on your core and 3mm on your limbs. Thinner means more freedom and less warmth. Thicker means more warmth and a longer season.
Do I need a thicker wetsuit for kitesurfing or wingfoiling than for surfing?
Often, yes. When you kite or wing you spend more time out of the water in the wind, and wind chill cools you down fast. Many riders go one step thicker than they would for surfing on the same day.
Are women's wetsuits different from men's wetsuits?
Yes. Women's wetsuits are cut for a woman's body shape, usually with narrower shoulders, a shorter torso and more room at the hips. That better fit keeps water out and makes the suit warmer and more comfortable than a men's or unisex suit in the same thickness.
Can I get advice before I buy a wetsuit?
Absolutely. Send us a message or come by our shops at Brouwersdam or Ouddorp Duin to try suits on. Tell us how, where and when you ride, and we'll help you find the suit that fits.
