Gear

Wetsuits – warmth, flexibility & comfort

A wetsuit is the single most important piece of surf gear for anyone travelling between regions, seasons or climates. Yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

Thickness, neoprene types, seams, fit, temperature ranges — small differences can mean the difference between a long, comfortable session and getting out early, cold and frustrated.

👉 Explore the complete wetsuit guide:
Wetsuits explained – how to choose the right suit for your surf trips
/gear/wetsuits/

In this guide:

• How wetsuit thickness really works (and where brands confuse you)

• Choosing the right suit for different water temperatures

• Fit, flexibility and paddling comfort explained

• One suit vs multiple suits for travelling surfers

• Common mistakes surfers make when buying wetsuits

How our gear guides are built

All Surf-Escape gear guides are:

• Independent – no paid rankings or sponsored “winners”

• Experience-based – written from real surf travel and time in the water

• Evergreen – updated regularly as materials and designs evolve

• Context-driven – gear advice always linked to destinations and conditions

We don’t tell you what to buy.
We help you understand what actually matters, so you can decide for yourself.

Gear updates & seasonal insights

Alongside these fixed guides, we also publish seasonal and news-driven articles:

• new wetsuit materials and construction

• changes in sizing or temperature advice

• practical insights from different surf regions

Those articles always link back to the core gear pages, so you get both:

• the big picture

• and the latest context

More surf gear guides coming soon

This section will continue to grow. Planned guides include:

• Surfboards for travel

• Leashes & traction pads

• Booties, gloves & hoods

• Travel-friendly surf accessories