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Braving the sea in winter is not for the fainthearted. If you're planning on swimming, surfingorbodyboarding, then a winter wetsuit is essential. Without protection, you physically can’t stay in cold water for long before hyperthermia sets in, but with so many wetsuits available, how do you know which wetsuit thickness is the most suitable for you?

WOMEN'S WINTER WETSUIT

The main factor when choosing a women's winter wetsuit is the water temperature. After all, the main job of a wetsuit is to keep you warm, and the colder it is, the thicker the wetsuit should be. Winter wetsuit neoprene thicknesses range between 4, 5, 6 and sometimes even 7 mm. Any thinner than 4mm will not keep you warm enough in cold waters.

A 4 mm westuit is really the minimum thickness you need in the winter months. It can be worn for summer surfing in the UK, but it can also last into the early winter for some, especially with the help of a few accessories, like neoprene gloves and boots.

A 4 mm wetsuit will keep you warm in water temperatures of around 14.5°C and above, but you'll need a thicker winter wetsuit for colder temperatures. A 5/4 women's wetsuit is a suitable option for water temperatures of around 8-10°C, where the main body panels and upper legs are 5 mm in thickness, and the arms, shoulders and back of the lower legs are made with 4 mm panels.

MEN'S WINTER WETSUIT

A 5 mm men's winter wetsuit is designed for winter surfing in temperatures of around 8°C. It will often come with a range of features specifically designed to keep you warm as the water temperature starts plummet. And there are many winter wetsuits available, all providing different features to ensure warmth, such as thermal linings, glued and blind stitched seams and chest zip entry systems. If you're braving colder waters than this, then you'll need to upgrade to a 6 mm or 7 mm wetsuit.