What To Wear Surfing In Winter

Surf season doesn’t stop when winter rolls around, and in fact, for a lot of pros, it's the best time of the year for it. There are smaller crowds, powerful waves, and crisp wind, all of which add up to an awesome surfing experience. If you need help deciding what to wear surfing in winter, then you’re in the right place.

A Winter Wetsuit

Comfort and safety in the water are key, and that all starts with a proper winter wetsuit to surf in. The colder water means that you’ll want to ensure your wetsuit has an appropriate thickness, using 4/3mm or 5/4mm neoprene. This will provide greater insulation for the chillier weather. As an added tip, always try on a wetsuit before buying it. You need to ensure that you’ve got a snug fit to strike a good balance between proper insulation and mobility.

Gloves And Booties

Building on what to wear surfing in winter, booties and gloves and vital accessories in some of the colder areas on the coast. Cold hands and feet are a proper session killer, and making sure you’ve got them covered with proper neoprene booties and gloves will keep you in the game much longer. 3-5mm neoprene booties and 2-3mm neoprene gloves should be ideal for the vast majority of temperatures you’d expect to face this winter.

Waterproof Backpack

A waterproof backpack for when you’re adventuring on the coast is a no-brainer, and you can’t do better than an Adventure Waterproof Backpack from Red. At a generous 30L capacity, these backpacks have more than enough storage space for all of your winter surfing gear, but it gets even better. By making use of immensely durable and water-resistant Armour Tech fabric and incorporating welded seams into the design, the Adventure backpack is fully waterproof, meaning that all of your gear and valuables are kept safe from water damage.

Top Quality Changing Robe

Rated at 8k waterproof / 15k breathable, you need to look no further than the Red EVO Pro changing robe when you’re looking for what to wear surfing in winter. It’s packed full of immensely helpful features to help you dry off and warm up after a surfing session. The moisture-wicking sherpa fleece is extremely comfortable and helps you get dry much faster, and the side stretch panels allow for comfortable changing with minimal fuss. It’s even got great ventilation, letting moisture out much faster and reducing drying time.

Other Essentials

Other essential pieces of kit for your winter surfing gear include a quick-dry microfibre towel to allow you to dry yourself off quickly using its ultra-absorbent properties, an insulated drinks bottle to keep yourself hydrated and have a hot drink on hand to help you warm up, and a water-resistant sit mat to make sure you’ve got a dry and comfortable spot to rest on when you’re back on land. All of these pieces of surfing gear are incredibly helpful to have on hand and are convenient to store and carry, too.

If you have any questions or concerns about any of the amazing surfing equipment that we have available for purchase at the Red store, then why not get in contact today? Our team are very knowledgeable and will be more than happy to help you out with your queries.