What water temp is a 4 3 wetsuit good for?

What water temp is a 4 3 wetsuit good for?

4/3mm Wetsuit Seams 4/3mm wetsuits are designed for water temperatures as low as 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of that, 4/3 suits are always made with sealed seams. If you need a refresher on what a sealed seam is, it’s when the neoprene pieces are glued together at the seam.

Is a 4 3 wetsuit good for UK?

So a 4/3mm wetsuit will serve you for surfing cold water throughout the autumn and winter months in the UK, November to April. With thicker 4mm of neoprene around the middle body to keep warmth locked in and 3mm neoprene on the arms and legs for greater flexibility.

Is a 4 3 wetsuit too warm?

4/3 mm wetsuit: water temperatures around 12~15°C A 4/3 mm is most often classified as an all-season wetsuit rather than a full winter wetsuit, but for southern Europe, this is the perfect wetsuit to wear all winter. So location and water temperatures play a big role in defining the perfect winter wetsuit for you.

What is the difference between 4 3 and 3 2 wetsuits?

It’s fairly simple: the thicker the wetsuit, the warmer you will be. A 5/4/3 wetsuit will be much warmer than a 3/2 wetsuit. Thickness plays a small role in the durability of a wetsuit. Thicker suits, having more material, are less prone to getting tears all the way through the neoprene.

What thickness wetsuit do I need UK?

Season / Water Temperature

Water Temperature Wetsuit Type Wetsuit Thickness
20°C – 25°C Shorty 1mm to 1/2mm
15°C – 20°C Shorty or Full Length Suit 1/2mm or 3/2mm
10°C – 15°C Full Length Suit 3/2mm or 5/4/3mm
Below 10°C Full Length Suit 5/4/3mm

Is a 4 3 wetsuit good for winter?

A 4/3 mm wetsuit thickness is ideal for most surfers in western Europe that want to surf from spring all the way to the beginning of winter. A 4/3 mm is most often classified as an all-season wetsuit rather than a full winter wetsuit, but for southern Europe, this is the perfect wetsuit to wear all winter.