What mm wetsuit do I need Australia?
If you are diving, we generally recommend a 5mm for those who are diving the mid coast of Australia, if you are up north; a 3mm would probably do in the warmer waters and further south a 7mm is in order.
What temperature is a 2.5 mm wetsuit good for?
Wetsuit Thickness & Temperature Guide
| Water Temp Range (°F) | Water Temp Range (°C) | Wetsuit Thickness |
|---|---|---|
| 65°- 75° | 18° – 24° | 0.5 mm – 2/1 mm |
| 62°- 68° | 16° – 20° | 2 mm – 3/2 mm |
| 58°- 63° | 14° – 17° | 3/2 mm – 4/3 mm |
| 52°- 58° | 11° – 14° | 4/3 mm – 5/4/3 mm |
What wetsuit do I need Australia?
We recommend a 3/2 wetsuit if you are situated between Sydney and Brisbane (any further North you wouldn’t need a steamer). 3/2 simply means it has 3mm thickness of neoprene on the torso and legs part of the wetsuit, and 2mm thick on the arms.
What wetsuit do I need for Australia?
In the mid-coast NSW and Sydney regions, the water in summer is definitely 1mm vest temperature –or if you’re a bit farther south, pop on a 2mm spring suit for the days when those cold water currents come through.
How cold can a 7mm wetsuit go?
Wetsuit Thickness For Cold Water Diving.
| Water Temperature | Recommended Wetsuit Thickness |
|---|---|
| 73 to 79 Degrees F (22-25°C) | 3mm full wetsuit or shorty |
| 66 to 72 Degrees F (18-21°C) | Full 5mm wetsuit + Hood, Booties & Gloves |
| 50 to 65 Degrees F (10-17°C) | Full 7mm wetsuit. + Hood, Booties & Gloves |
Do wetsuits actually keep you warm?
The myth is this: Wetsuits keep you warm by trapping a thin layer of water between your skin and the suit. This is incorrect. A wetsuit that is bone-dry on the inside will actually be warmer than one that’s wet.
How cold can 5mm wetsuit handle?
The Perfect Wetsuit Thickness for Every Water Temp
| 80 to 84 Degrees (26-28 C) | 2 mm shorty to dive sking |
| 73 to 79 Degrees (22-25 C) | 3 mm fullsuit to 2 mm shorty |
| 66 to 72 Degrees (18-21 C) | 5 mm to 3 mm fuillsuit |
| 50 to 65 Degrees (10-17 C) | 8/7 mm semidry to 7 mm wetsuit |
| Below 50 Degrees (Below 10 C) | 8/7 mm semidry or drysuit |