Wetsuit Thickness by Water Temperature

Work out the wetsuit thickness you need from water temperature — or pick a dive site and month and use temperatures actually recorded there.

Water temperature

How to look it up

About you

How you feel the cold

Two or more dives chills you further, so the suggestion shifts thicker.

Suggested suit
5mm wetsuit

Treat this as a starting point. Cold tolerance varies a lot between people. If unsure take the thicker option and check with the local shop.

Also bring:boots

Temperature used: 24 ℃

For education and planning support only

This does not replace dive training, a dive computer, or the judgement of the guide or instructor on site. Always follow your certifying agency's training and your own equipment.